Children
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Trusting God Through a Miscarriage (Part 1 of 2)
October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. In remembrance of that, I want to share with you a portion of my own miscarriage journey. Perhaps you can relate. Hopefully, you’ll be encouraged. Excitement Not even the startling, cold lubricant squeezed onto my belly could stifle my excited chatter. I was on the verge of being the first to hear a great secret—the gender of our third baby! Earlier that day, I had taken our seven-and nine-year-old daughters to a sitter. They desperately wanted to go with me to my 12-week check-up. I told them I wasn’t due for an ultrasound for several weeks. I assured them they could…
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Children’s Book Review of Pumpkin Patch Blessings and a Giveaway!
by Sally Matheny Are you looking forward to autumn? An eager, yellow leaf parachuted from a tree outside my window yesterday. The apples are almost ripe for the picking, and soon the pumpkins will follow. In anticipation of the refreshingly cool air, I’m reviewing a children’s book, PUMPKIN PATCH BLESSINGS, today. Also, someone will receive a blessing because we have a giveaway to win a copy of the book! PUMPKIN PATCH BLESSINGS, written by Kim Washburn and illustrated by Jacqueline East, is published by Zonderkidz. Soft lines and colors fill this fourteen-page, board book. Children will take delight scouring the pages for illustrations of God’s creations—plants, animals, and people. On…
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A Giveaway and A Review of Sarah Young’s Book: Jesus Calling-My First Bible Storybook
by Sally Matheny Jesus Calling My First Bible Storybook by Sarah Young Today, I’m reviewing a captivating, little book for young children, Jesus Calling- My First Bible Storybook. I’m also giving away a copy! Be sure to read for the details below. First, I want to mention the beautiful illustrations in this book. Antonia Woodward’s use of color and soft lines are friendly and captivating! This forty-page, board book is full-color, cover to cover. Best-selling author, Sarah Young, presents twenty Bible truths in this book using scriptures taken from The International Children’s Bible. The twenty stories are representative of most toddler storybooks. They include: God Made Everything, Noah’s Big Boat, Baby Moses,…
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Children’s Book Review: God Bless Our Country by Hannah C. Hall
by Sally Matheny Book Review of God Bless Our Country God Bless Our Country, a board book by Hannah C. Hall, introduces young children to a few of the reasons we love America—especially in the summer. This twenty-page, Christian book, published by Tommy Nelson, reminds children of reasons to celebrate living in America. Too often, our little ones overhear negative opinions of our country. This joyful little book points out the blessings God gives us—especially those in the summer time. The satisfaction of families working and playing outside together, parades, swimming, stargazing, and fireworks to name a few. And don’t forget eating ice cream! An explosion of cute, and…
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A Book Review of “Jesus Today – Devotions for Kids”
A book review of "Jesus Today - Devotions for Kids." A sample of a devotion is given as well as some other interesting informational tidbits.
