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 →
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 →
Whatever your attitude toward Halloween, you can find a colorful Christian children’s book to turn your family’s attention to what matters most: knowing and following God. Let’s Shine Jesus’ Light on Halloween isn’t a book about evangelism. Instead, it shows … Continue reading →
I’m writing this last night, after just returning a few hours earlier from a three-week trip to help my oldest daughter and her family after the birth of her second child. I still feel like I am riding in the … Continue reading →
Our family has a new grandchild, just eight days old. After a week in the NICU, he came home yesterday. The grandparents here in town pitched in to care for the five-year-old and spend some time at the hospital to … Continue reading →