It sometimes feels like we live in an age of beauty. Mass media, blogs, Facebook, magazines; they all compete for our attention. They constantly attempt to sell not only products of beauty, but attitudes and habits too. Before even realising … Continue reading →
Return home and tell how much God has done for you. Luke 8:39 NIV Summer camp stories told ’round the evening fire were the best, especially Friday nights. After week-long encounters with Jesus–being stretched and challenged both physically, emotionally and … Continue reading →
Since I have been writing children’s books for more than 20 years, I’ve seen some changes along the way–especially when it comes to illustrations. The traditional American family with a mom and dad, three sandy-haired kids, and a Cocker Spaniel, … Continue reading →
When is the earliest time we can teach children about Jesus? When they begin to talk? When they learn to read? When they begin attending Sunday school?
Continue reading →Making a word search puzzle is a great way to reinforce the ideas in a Christian children’s book. The puzzles could be made by a parent or teacher, or children could make them for their siblings and friends. WHAT YOU … Continue reading →
A few weeks ago at the Ohioana Book Festival in Columbus, Ohio, I met Ohio artist Jane Dippold, and I discovered a book she illustrated that sets out to reassure children in interfaith families. The book is Papa Jethro, written … Continue reading →