I recently read an online review of my picture book The Boy on the Yellow Bus. I was surprised and pleased that the mom who reviewed it referred to it as an anti-bullying book. She stated that she loved the positive spin … Continue reading →
In 1993, my dream of becoming a published author came true when I had a book of children’s poems published. Twenty years later and 80 books later, another dream has come true—I wrote a book with my daughter. My Mama … Continue reading →
It’s hard to believe summer is almost gone. It seems we just received third trimester report cards, but this week my girls have been running to the mailbox each day to see if their classroom assignments have arrived. In a couple weeks, … Continue reading →
For decades, Focus on the Family has provided wonderful resources for Christian families. Their magazines for kids are some of my favorites. Clubhouse Jr. Magazine is designed for children ages 3-7, and Clubhouse Magazine is designed for children ages 8-12. … Continue reading →
Having taught Sunday school for more than twenty years now, I want to keep not only my students, but my own children and myself engaged when discussing a familiar or seasonal Biblical event. One of the greatest compliments I received … Continue reading →
For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 2 Timothy 1:6 (NIV) I know the disappointment of unrealized, childhood dreams. As a young girl … Continue reading →