I’ve been reading a new Bible story book with my youngest child. It’s beautifully illustrated, peppered with questions to stimulate discussion and he’s really enjoying it. We’ve progressed through a variety of story Bibles over the past few years, some … Continue reading →
As mentioned earlier in our CCA conversation about foster care, my initial introduction to the issue and idea of fostering came through a series of novels I read as a child. They were the Elizabeth Gail series by Hilda Stahl. … Continue reading →
Kindergarten. That’s what we call it here in Sydney, Australia; the first full-time year of BIG school. The kids are SO cute, with back packs almost as big as they are and new school shoes all sparkled and clean. They … Continue reading →
In my last post about foster care I finished with these words: ‘The untold stories of children in care break my heart. But they must break Christ’s even more. And this is why we who follow him need to respond … Continue reading →
Book: Swallow me, NOW! Author: Melissa Gijsbers Novel/chapter book: 112 pages (also available as Kindle edition) Publisher: Lilly Pilly Press Language: English ISBN-13: 9780992450861 RRP: $15.30 (paperback) or $4.99 (Kindle edition) Reviewed By: Penny Reeve Blurb: ‘All Sam wants to do is fit in at her new … Continue reading →
‘Do you know why your child ended up in foster care?’ It’s a question foster carers frequently receive, and I’ve had my fair share too. I suppose it’s basic human curiosity: here is a gorgeous child, running around enjoying life … Continue reading →