Story
Inspiration and resources for telling your story, and the stories of others, to the next generation.
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BRITFIELD & THE LOST CROWN {Review & Giveaway}
If you’re looking for a fast-paced adventure novel for your upper elementary and middle-grade students, then catch a ride with the orphans in BRITFIELD & THE LOST CROWN, written by C.R. Stewart. BRITFIELD has already garnered numerous awards including the prestigious: -GOLD MEDAL PARENTS CHOICE AWARD, -GOLD MEDAL CHILDREN’S LITERARY CLASSICS INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDS MIDDLE GRADE CHAPTER BOOK -MOM’S CHOICE AWARDS BEST IN FAMILY FRIENDLY MEDIA I've done many book reviews, but this is my first review of a middle-grade novel. Wow, what an exciting way to dive in! Discover why this book has won over ten awards. Plus, we have a delightful giveaway!
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2020 Journey of Faith with Cancer {Guest Post}
The year 2020 has been a journey of faith, especially for those who have been courageously fighting cancer. Follower of Christ, and a Children's Advocate, Faith Boehmer is one of those warriors. Earlier this year, I learned Faith had embarked on a journey with cancer. I joined her Facebook prayer group and was so blessed by her transparency and her testimony that I asked if she’d share a bit of her journey with you--
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CRPS Awareness: Chronic Pain Requires Courage
According to nccih.nih.gov, more than 25.3 million Americans experience chronic pain. Out of those, approximately 200,000 are diagnosed with CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome). November is CRPS Awareness Month. Prior to 2014, I had never heard of CRPS. It’s taken me this long to come to terms with this chronic neuroinflammatory disorder. I still don’t fully understand it. Because there are so many CRPS warriors whose suffering is so much greater, I’ve hesitated to even mention mine. However, it is because of those who are suffering greatly, that I want to participate in CRPS Awareness Month. Chronic pain sufferers, as well as their families, require courage. Courage to search, to…
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Cribb – OLD ABE {Book Review}
No matter how much you learned about Abraham Lincoln in your last American History class, there’s more to appreciate in John Cribb’s book, OLD ABE: A Novel. Perhaps you remember stories of him splitting fence rails or wearing a black top hat. Maybe you’ve heard a few interesting tidbits about his wife, Mary Todd or their children: Bob, Tad, and Willie. Most people think of Lincoln when they discuss the Civil War, the Emancipation Proclamation and the Thirteenth Amendment of the Constitution. You’ll find all of these things and much more...
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Freedom from Fear {Guest Post}
What does freedom from fear look like? My special guest this week is here to share with you her perspective. There are so many things I like about Pammy Martin. We have much in common--a love for reading, writing, and Jesus. Plus, we share the same parents. She's my precious sister! Hear what she has to say about overcoming our fears.
