Singing to your child ~
I grew up singing in the church with my family. Music was a big part of my world. I enjoyed all the little children’s songs that were taught to me in Sunday School, and by my parents. Let’s see if … Continue reading →
Children’s Literature for Thanksgiving
Everybody knows that Thanksgiving Day is set aside to reflect on those things we are thankful for, and everyone knows it is time to throw a great feast. But do we remember the events that lead up to the first … Continue reading →
Book Review: The First Christmas by Janice D. Green
Title: The First Christmas Author: Janice D. Green Illustrator: Violet Vandor Publisher: Honeycomb Adventures Press, LLC ISBN-13: 978-0-9836808-2-6 SRP: $9.95 Reviewed by: Diane Stortz Rating: 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 Sometimes it’s good to slow down, especially at the holidays. … Continue reading →
Are You Throwing Away Food?
Did you know the average family in theU.S.tosses about $600 worth of groceries each year? $600! We’re tossing food that’s past the expiration date or smells bad or whatever. In this economy, no one can afford to throw money or … Continue reading →
Torn Between Heaven and Earth
“Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established” (Romans 13:1 NIV) I stepped up to the half-walled voting table with only space dividing me from my fellow citizens and … Continue reading →
My Thanksgiving Prayer
When the editor at Zondervan asked me to write a Thanksgiving book to add to my holiday board book series, I began to wonder how I would tell the history of the first Thanksgiving in 150 words or less. I soon realized … Continue reading →