When I was growing up, there was only one answer to the question, “What’s the magic word?” It wasn’t Abracadabra. I’m guessing it was the same at your house, too. “Please!” That magic word was invariably followed up with the … Continue reading →
What does it mean to young children when they hear adults say, “Our prayers have been answered”? I can hear it now. The conversation might sound like this: “When we pray,” you say, “we are talking to God.” “When you … Continue reading →
■Title: Icky, Sticky, Hairy Scary Bible Stories ■Author: Jonathan Schkade ■Illustrator: Tuesday Mourning ■ISBN: 978-0758626714 ■SRP: $14.99 ■Reviewed By: Cheryl Malandrinos Rating: 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 The fact is: not all the stories in the Bible are nice. Some are scary. Some … Continue reading →
“Whatever you did for one of the least of these…you did for me.” Matthew 25:40 Recently my six year old brought this verse home from Sunday school to memorize for her weekly assignment and it is one of my favorites. … Continue reading →
“For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.” Romans 15:4 Everything was set and ready for my author visit the next … Continue reading →
Any mother who has more than one child who can talk has heard these words: “It’s my turn!” It’s a phrase children learn very quickly. When babies are born they are totally helpless, and they are dependent on others to feed, clothe, and care for … Continue reading →