Story
Inspiration and resources for telling your story, and the stories of others, to the next generation.
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BEND: When Life Dares You to Break {Book Review}
At this very moment, many people feel bent by the pressures of this world. Some hear the cracks and feel the splinters as a breaking point threatens. International journalist, Beth Leuders, has gathered stories from nine people who have weathered overwhelming situations and compiled them in a book, BEND: When Life Dares You to Break. This book isn't exactly what I expected. Read the review to learn more. . .
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Overcoming the Weapon of Fear – by Paige Snedeker
This month we're featuring a few women who bravely share their testimonies about dealing with fear. Today, you’re in for a blessing as Paige Snedeker guest posts. If you’ve not read my interview with Paige, allow me to briefly introduce her to you. She is a talented illustrator and author. She’s written and illustrated two of her own picture books. Plus, she’s illustrated a book for Michelle Medlock Adams, titled I Love You the Mostest. Paige is kindly donating a copy of this picture book as a giveaway to one of you readers. Yay! We love giveaways here--especially books. Writing or illustrating a children’s book is no easy feat. For…
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WriteBonnieRose Resources for Teaching U.S. Gov. & Election: Review {& Giveaway!}
Recently, I had the pleasure of receiving from WriteBonnieRose resources for teaching about the U.S. government system and the election process. Today, I’ll share a review of the products I received. Plus, WriteBonnieRose has kindly donated a giveaway! The three products I received were . . .
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God’s Goodness During COVID-19 {Guest Post}
Summer 2020 is coming to an end. It’s been a doozy for many folks, including Carrie Wood, who contracted COVID-19. Recently, she shared her testimony about the goodness of God during COVID-19. I asked her if she would share encouraging and timely message with you all. Allow me to introduce you to Carrie. She’s a kindergarten . . .
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When We Don’t Know Who to Believe
Daily, we hear conflicting news from the media, from those in authority, as well as from family and friends. It's unsettling when we don’t know who to believe. That fear displays itself in various forms from tight-lipped agitation to fist-pounding anger, or just downright, gut-wrenching angst. While some messengers have hidden agendas, others are sincerely well-meaning. But, we’re not even sure if the well-meaning folks know all the facts. Is there anyone who really knows the truth? (excerpt from this week's post)
