Story
Inspiration and resources for telling your story, and the stories of others, to the next generation.
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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)
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How Do We Tell the Next Generation to Not Live in Fear?
Daily, we hear news of division, destruction, disease, and death. Our kids and grandkids hear some form of this as well. Whether it’s via television, the internet, friends, or family. Perhaps they are witnessing it firsthand in their communities, possibly in their own homes. It’s easy to become overwhelmed and discouraged. So, how do we tell the next generation to not live in fear? First, we, the parents, must learn and practice brave faith-living, so our encouragement is received as genuine. Then, we utilize the power of words . . .
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Ben Franklin’s in My Bathroom! Book Review & Giveaway
If you know a third – fifth grader who isn’t crazy about reading or history, then introduce them to Ben Franklin’s in My Bathroom! This is one of those books that even slightly older students will enjoy. My son was in the eighth grade when this book was published. He wasn’t a big fan of reading, and like most kids, he didn’t like history unless it was presented in an interesting manner. A book titled: Ben Franklin’s in My Bathroom! definitely grabbed his attention. Check out the review and see if this book is one you'd like to win in the giveaway.
