Christian Living
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{College-Bound} Questions to Consider Before Joining a Club, Cause, or Caravan
Heading to college? So many opportunities for personal growth and friendships await you. These may occur by joining clubs, causes, and caravans. How exciting! And, perhaps a little intimidating. No worries. We’ve got a few questions for you to consider to guide you in your decision-making. All clubs, or organizations, have causes they support. Book clubs, national organizations, honor societies, and more. They all have goals—even the Couch Potato Club. However, there are certain causes or movements people back that may not be associated with a specific club or organization. Examples may be friends gathering supplies for the homeless or promoting July’s “National Picnic Month.” The meaning of the caravan…
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Children’s Activities: Using Picture Book Layers
Are you looking for entertaining children's activities using picture book layers? I'm delighted to introduce you to a new friend, Kathy O'Neill, who has some wonderful ideas. I began following Kathy's blog about a year ago and found her content delightful. She's a talented artist who teaches and guides children and adults in discovering God and their own creativity through art, history, and nature. ***** Discover the Rich Layers of Picture Books by Kathy O' Neill Children love to read picture books over and over again. The next time that happens, don’t secretly groan (we’d never do that, right?). Instead take advantage of the time to help them learn from…
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A Legacy of Kind Words
I only have one photo of my maternal grandmother holding me. Because she passed away when I was a toddler, I do not remember her. However, during my whole life numerous people have shared with me their memories of my grandmother. The two comments I have heard the most are: “She was my favorite teacher.” “I never heard her speak unkindly about anyone.” Since childhood, that last comment has stuck with me. I remember thinking, Wow, years after I'm gone, I want people to say that I did not speak unkindly about anyone. I longed to continue a legacy of kind words. Surely, my grandmother had taxing days teaching high…
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60 Saturdays Before Graduation
Our son, the last one in the nest, has sixty Saturdays left before graduation. He’s not even finished his eleventh-grade year yet. But I’ve counted them. Sixty weekends will come and go before he graduates next year. The blessing of homeschooling has provided us with ample opportunities to invest in the lives of our children. Still, even after seventeen years, I’m wondering if we’ve taught him everything he needs to know. And, I’m not talking about academics. It's all of the practical things for surviving and all of the heart things for thriving.
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FAITHFULLY DIFFERENT {Crain} Book Review & Giveaway
During 2021, I posted a review of the first book I’d read by Natasha Crain, Talking with Your Kids About Jesus. My family loved that one. So, I knew I wanted to get the FAITHFULLY DIFFERENT book. FAITHFULLY DIFFERENT hit the best-seller list within the first two weeks after it released in February 2022. Published by Harvest House, this 268-word paperback book is a powerhouse of insightful information and biblical encouragement.
