Story
Inspiration and resources for telling your story, and the stories of others, to the next generation.
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Bring Your Bible to School Day
The first Thursday of October is designated as “Bring Your Bible to School Day.” The first event was launched in 2014 by Focus on the Family. The purpose of it is to encourage Christian students to live out their faith and remind them of their freedom of speech and religion.
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A Little Note For Homeschool Families
Updated for 2018 by Sally Matheny Here are a few
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A Book Review of The Kids’ NIV Visual Bible and a Challenge
by Sally Matheny Kids’ Visual Study Bible (photo courtesy of Zonderkidz) The Book Is there a visual learner in your family–someone who lingers over graphic charts and notices the fine details of an illustration? Some folks just prefer using their eyes more than their ears to learn. I know. I’m one of them. That’s why I am delighted to review a children’s Bible published by Zonderkidz in 2017. The Kids’ NIV Visual Bible has many features your child will enjoy, whether he’s a visual learner or not. And it’s not just for kids. In fact, I’d say it’s best suited for ages 10-18ish. I’m well over eighteen…
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Talk to Kids About God’s Presence in the Midst of Natural Disasters
How can we, as Christian parents, talk to our kids about God’s presence in the midst of natural disasters? Here are a few things to share.
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Talking About Life and Death
by Sally Matheny Have you ever struggled talking with someone about serious life and death matters? It’s difficult. Especially when you’re a teen. Jan and I were seventeen years old and looking forward to graduation when it happened. Growing a Friendship Our friendship had begun only a year and a half earlier. Jan’s family had recently moved to North Carolina from Ohio. The school year was already in process. Jan was the new kid without friends. Sixteen years old, and diagnosed with cancer. Before Jan’s first day at our school, our Junior Civinettes club leader asked a few of us to go with her to visit Jan at her house.…
