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The Gospel Story for Kids: Book Review
If you’re looking for a condensed gospel presentation to use as an affordable giveaway for children’s ministry events or something that’s lightweight for mailing, consider The Gospel Story for Kids: God’s Story of Love from Creation to Revelation. Of course, a full version of the Bible is the very best presentation of the gospel. However, occasionally, the need arises for something compact in design. Let’s take a look at this soft-cover, 32-page booklet published by Tyndale.
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OSPREY: Ben and Erin Napier’s Parenting Movement for Social Media-Free Kids Through High School
Co-founders of OSPREY (Old School Parents Raising Engaged Youth), Ben and Erin Napier and Catherine and Taylor Sledge are excited about spearheading a grassroots movement that encourages and connects parents “who want to create a dynamic, engaged childhood for their kids, and preserve the value of authentic human connection.” Do you have the courage to parent your kids through high school without allowing them access to social media? Strength comes from above and from those around you.
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Egg Shortages: Helpful Tips We Can Learn from WWII
Do the egg prices and shortages have you in a tizzy? Stay calm and read on. There are several things we can learn from the folks who lived during the WWII era. This is a great way to teach the younger generation the value of learning history. Often times, we discover helpful information relevant to current situations. At the time of this writing, Hawaiians are paying almost ten dollars for a dozen. Florida is pushing seven dollars; but the average price for a dozen eggs in the U.S. is hovering around six dollars a dozen. Whether it's due to disease or other factors, it's estimated over 58 million poultry have…
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2 Generals & 4 Presidents Transformed 1 Purple Heart
Do you know how 2 generals and 4 presidents transformed 1 Purple Heart? The oldest award for valor, which almost disappeared from existence, has now been awarded to almost two million people. All Purple Hearts, while presented by various military officials, are bestowed on behalf of the president of the United States. The award has changed over the years. There have been several National Defense Authorization Acts that have affected the Purple Heart as well as the Purple Heart Family Equity Act. However, this post emphasizes specifically how two generals and four presidents have transformed the Purple Heart. The first general didn't actually transform it. He created it...
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Esther Howland (Age 19) Created Something Special for Valentine’s Day
Esther Howland (age 19) created something special for Valentine’s Day. You can, too. We'll learn more about Esther, but first...
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When to Tell Kids the Truth About Santa
I remember the day I learned the truth about Santa Claus. Do you remember when you discovered Santa wasn’t real? Did you figure it out on your own, or did someone tell you? Perhaps you finally pinned your parents down and demanded the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Now that you’re a parent, perhaps you’re wondering when and how to break the news to your kids. I have some suggestions for you to consider.
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LET’S BE FRIENDS: Book Review & Giveaway
When my girls were tweens, I remember praying together for God to give them wisdom in building friendships. Is it challenging for your tweens to find faithful friends? Let me introduce you to a devotional book for tweens about finding and keeping strong friendships: LET’S BE FRIENDS. Plus, we have a giveaway with this one!
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The Story of the Book & Glow Go-Bags [Swannanoa Valley]
Over one thousand books arrived for the Book & Glow Go-Bags! No doubt, a thousand more would have poured in had we not tried to keep the project manageable. The books are like the miraculous fishes and loaves that God continues to use to bring joy to children and youth in western North Carolina. So, what is the story behind the Book & Glow Go-Bags project? Essentially, I thought small. But God thought BIG.
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Hurricane Helene – Our Family’s Story
Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina late at night on Thursday, September 26, two nights before my birthday. Early Friday morning, we could already see that numerous downed trees and a lack of electricity in our area would prevent our family from gathering for a birthday celebration. The best birthday gift was definitely learning that all my family and extended family were safe. However, during those first phone calls to check on one another, we were not fully aware of the devastation happening around us, especially for our daughter Emily and her family, who lived in Black Mountain, NC.
