Grandpa’s Blessing
Nearly 60 years ago my father built a modest cottage on Hutchins Lake in Fennville, Michigan. I spent most of my summers there while I was growing up. It’s where I learned to swim and water ski. It’s where I … Continue reading →
Tag Archives: Crystal Bowman
Answering Your Kids’ Questions
“Hey, Dad. Will your ear get wet if I spit in the phone?” I overheard the conversation as my son was talking to my husband on the kitchen phone—the kind we had years ago that was attached to the wall.
Continue reading →We Will Tell the Next Generation
I am blessed to be a children’s author. There are many talents I do not have, but God has given me the gift of writing, and so I am doing my best to use it for His purpose. What I … Continue reading →
Happy 4th of July!
Since the date for my blog post falls on the 4th of July, I had no trouble deciding what to write about! This holiday, also known as Independence Day, celebrates the Colonies’ adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July … Continue reading →
Author Visits
When my first children’s book was published in 1993, I was active in the local schools doing author visits. Since my book was a collection of children’s poetry, offering poetry workshops was a perfect fit. Not only did I enjoy … Continue reading →
I’ve Got Questions—Book 2
I introduced Tyndale’s new picture book series, I’ve Got Questions, in my May 16 post. The book I highlighted was Does God Take Naps? which helps children understand the person of God. The other book being released in the series this … Continue reading →