My Grandma and Me
When I told my editor at Tyndale that I was going to be a grandma, her eyes lit up like lightbulbs. “Then you have a whole new audience!” she said. And my new audience is a big one! The baby boomers … Continue reading →
Tag Archives: teaching children
Book Review: A Necklace for Jiggsy
A Necklace for Jiggsy Written & illustrated by Kit Grady Guardian Angel Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-61633-091-0 Reviewed by: Beth Bence Reinke Rating: 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 Jiggsy’s life as a junkyard dog isn’t easy. With only one special possession to … Continue reading →
Reviving the Mealtime Prayer
In many homes, as the family gathers around the table to share a meal, heads bow and eyes close in preparation for the mealtime prayer. Some families hold hands while Mom or Dad ask the blessing on the food. Sometimes children … Continue reading →
Transitioning Pre-teens and Teens into Youth Leaders
One of the challenges for many churches is transitioning pre-teens and teens into youth leadership roles. I feel this is vital to a young person’s walk with the Lord. During the pre-teen and teen years, many temptations can draw youth away … Continue reading →
God is Always There
One of a child’s most basic needs is security. Children need to know that an adult will always be there and that they will never be left alone. Children need to live in homes that offer a secure and stable environment where … Continue reading →
Preparing for Vacation Bible School
Our girls just finished a week of vacation Bible school (VBS) at a local church. It was such a blessing. This church is much larger than ours. They had 122 kids registered this year. We attended the church rally tonight to … Continue reading →