Over the years I have had several opportunities to write devotional books for young children. One of those books is The One Year Book of Devotions for Preschoolers (Tyndale 2004). This book is 12 years old and is still going strong. This book features … Continue reading →
Have you ever walked with small children? Hand in hand, they keep up with you by taking two or three steps for each one of yours. Experts say walking is the simplest and best way to get healthy and stay … Continue reading →
Valentine’s Day is a wonderful time to share God’s love with children. Here is low-cost game that requires very little time to prepare. Kids are challenged to think of examples of God’s love in the world He created for us. … Continue reading →
What’s the first question we ask children about a new friend? What’s his name? What did Moses expect the Israelites to ask him when he told them about meeting God at the burning bush? What’s His name? Creator. Comforter. Healer. … Continue reading →
I was recently taken aback one Sunday after church when a man in his early thirties said to me, “I’m so proud of you.” “You are?” I couldn’t fathom why he’d be proud of me. He was about the age of my … Continue reading →
The story of Jesus walking on the water is one of my favorite stories in the Gospels because to me, it illustrates Jesus’ gentleness and incredible patience with His children. Three times in the NIV version of the story, the … Continue reading →