My daughter married a God-fearing, cowboy boot-wearing Texan who is a wonderful husband and father. He’s a hard- working man on the job as well as at home. He pitches in with washing bottles, folding laundry, and taking out the … Continue reading →
Death is the elephant in the room nobody wants to talk about—especially if the conversation involves children. It’s even more difficult to discuss a gruesome, painful death such as Jesus’ crucifixion. Yet, to appreciate all Jesus did for us, we … Continue reading →
Last Saturday we began planning a Read, Write, and Sew Camp for preteen girls. Having a camp is a great way to give girls an opportunity to be creative and to explore a Christian book together. Let’s talk about making a … Continue reading →
Farmers and gardeners know you cannot make a plant grow. . . the plant grows itself. What you can do is provide the conditions for growth. (Creating the Conditions for Student Motivation, Ferlazzo)
Continue reading →Hello from Karen Whiting Many of my books for girls involve creativity and crafts. This encourages that artistic sense. There are many ways to inspire creativity and art appreciation. Colors and beauty surround us, but we don’t always take time … Continue reading →
Dorcas appears in only one story in the Bible, but what a story and a legacy she left us! In Acts 9:36-43, we read that she was, “always doing good and helping the poor” (v. 36, NIV). Later we read … Continue reading →