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Love Connects Us All Book Review {& Giveaway!}
Are you looking for a children’s book celebrating how families are unique and how God’s love connects them all? If so, then consider this thorough review of Love Connects Us All. Plus, the author and publisher have kindly sent an autographed copy to give away to one of you. Yay!
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God’s Love Connects Us All {Guest Post}
Please welcome my guest, Michelle Medlock Adams, who is sharing a special story with us about how God's love connects us all. Michelle is a best-selling, award-winning author of over 100 books with more than 4 million books sold. She's won more than 90 industry awards including the Christian Market Book Awards, the Selah Book Awards, and the MoonBeam Children's Book Awards. Previously on this blog, I reviewed one of her many delightful books, God is Bigger Than That! Next week, I'll review her book, Love Connects Us All. Plus, she is kindly donating a copy to give away to one of you! Michelle, thank you for your generosity. And,…
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Not a Speaker But Called to Speak
What do you do when you’re not a speaker but someone has called asking you to speak? Perhaps you’ve been asked to speak to a group of three hundred, or thirty, or just three. If your first thought is to decline because you’re scheduled to scrub toilets that day, then this post is for you. I’m writing this post as a reminder to myself as well. Often, when I’m invited to speak, there’s a sense of excitement, but also a little fear. It emerges to point out once again: you are not a professionally trained speaker.
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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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The 3 R’s of Retiring Homeschool Moms
During my years as a kindergarten teacher in the public school system, the custom was to recognize retiring teachers with a reception and present them with a brass apple. So, what happens when homeschool moms retire? After 24 years of homeschooling, that’s what I’ve been pondering after officially closing our homeschool with the Dept. of Non-Public Education a few weeks ago. I’ve whittled my reflections down to 3 R’s.
