Having helped to create many children’s Bible storybooks and written two of my own, I know just how challenging it can be to develop an excellent, trustworthy product for introducing children to God’s Word. That’s why I like to help … Continue reading →
Advent. The word means “coming” or “arrival.” Throughout the Old Testament, God promised to send his anointed one, the Messiah, to save his people. Throughout long years of oppression, the people waited. But when Jesus arrived, most missed him. And … Continue reading →
It’s a wonderful time of year. It’s a frustrating time of year. Television advertisements, stores filled with toys galore, and the suggestion that we can never have enough “stuff” can create tension-filled holidays. In the true spirit of service that Christ called all … Continue reading →
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 →
Recently I remembered an extraordinary day 25 years ago. I call it the day the children prayed in church. There was no junior church that day. The pianist was out of town, the song leader had a scheduling crunch, the … Continue reading →
This charming story for children illustrates how a loving farmer can turn a simple pumpkin into a simply glorious sight. Liz Curtis Higgs weaves a beautiful parable as the farmer picks out a special pumpkin from his garden, and scoops … Continue reading →