J is for Jesus
Many of you may be familiar with the legend of the candy cane, but I did not know this story when I was raising my children. I wish I had—but now I can share the story with my grandkids. With … Continue reading →
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How to Mold a Servant’s Heart in Your Child
It’s a wonderful time of year. It’s a frustrating time of year. Television advertisements, stores filled with toys galore, and the suggestion that we can never have enough “stuff” can create tension-filled holidays. In the true spirit of service that Christ called all … Continue reading →
My Thanksgiving Prayer
When the editor at Zondervan asked me to write a Thanksgiving book to add to my holiday board book series, I began to wonder how I would tell the history of the first Thanksgiving in 150 words or less. I soon realized … Continue reading →
Harvest and Halloween Books for Christian Families
This charming story for children illustrates how a loving farmer can turn a simple pumpkin into a simply glorious sight. Liz Curtis Higgs weaves a beautiful parable as the farmer picks out a special pumpkin from his garden, and scoops … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →