Rebus writing uses pictures or symbols to represent sounds or words, with examples that go back to the Middle Ages. Lewis Carroll and others in the 18th and 19th centuries wrote letters using rebus pictures. Today, children getting ready to … Continue reading →
If you haven’t yet seen this video brought to you by P&G and other sponsors of this summer’s Olympic Games, grab a tissue, enjoy, and then think with me. I spent a lot of hours getting my daughters back and … Continue reading →
In Sunday school when I was four, we sang “Do You Know the Muffin Man?”–the first song I remember learning. I still know it. When I turned ten, I joined the choir for grades 5-9 at my church. Rehearsals every … Continue reading →
In the past few weeks, through the wonder of ultrasound technology, I’ve “met” grandchildren #2 and #3 who will join our family later this year. Grandchild #1 (that’s him in the photo), who’s nearly five now, will get to be … Continue reading →
My first experience with being a long-distance grandma came in 2007 when our daughter and her husband returned to their home in Bosnia with their seven-week-old son. A friend saw the photos we took that day. “The grief is palpable,” … Continue reading →
You know you want a good Bible storybook for your child. But whether you’re shopping in a Christian bookstore or online, the options can feel overwhelming. How do you decide? Here are 5 tips to help you sort through the … Continue reading →