Story
Inspiration and resources for telling your story, and the stories of others, to the next generation.
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How Should We Prepare Our Children for War?
by Sally Matheny How Should We Prepare Our Children for War? Regardless of where we stand on the issue of the military draft, it is the law that our sons, and possibly soon, even our daughters, register with the Selective Service when they turn eighteen years old. Very few want, or expect, a military draft to occur. But what if… What if the time comes when we are informed our children will definitely serve in the military? Some of us would have years to prepare, some would have only days. My son is a young teen. One day he will have to register with the Selective…
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The Winner of the Children's Book: I'm Going to Give You a Bear Hug!
I’m Going to Give You a Bear Hug! The winner was randomly selected from all of the blog’s email subscribers. And the winner is: “nccrazymama”! Woo Hoo! Congratulations “Crazy Mama.” I’ll notify you via your email address but I don’t know your real name. “Crazy Mama” applies to many of us–I know it does to me! So, I’ll need you to private message me and let me know your real name. Also, tell me where you’d like to have the book delivered and I’ll send it out next week. You’re going to love this book. A big thanks to ALL of the rest of…
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I’m Going to Give You a Bear Hug: Book Review & Giveaway!
In honor of International Children’s Book Day (April 2), I’m giving away a wonderful, hardcover book, I’m Going to Give You a Bear Hug by Caroline B. Cooney. Cooney has already authored ninety books and sold over fifteen million copies! But, this is her first picture book. I hope it isn’t her last, because I absolutely love this book. Zonderkidz released the book in December 2016. The target audience for I’m Going to Give You a Bear Hug is ages 4-8 but younger children will enjoy it also. Even the older children will grin if you pair your hugs with a few of these catchy phrases.…
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Children’s Picture Book on Abortion & Apology to Author
by Sally Matheny There’s a children’s picture book, Sister Apple, Sister Pig, causing a great disturbance among conservative Christians. The theme of the book is abortion. Thankfully, this book is only available online and isn’t readily available in your child’s library. I read the free e-book. Then I read the reviews and interviews. I can see why the response was so intense. What Makes People Angry The author, Mary Walling Blackburn, presents the topic of abortion in the form of a children’s picture book. While she says it is meant for adults, not children, it is still formatted as a children’s book and the main character…
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Winners of Paige Snedeker's Books and Art Magnet
by Sally Matheny “Summer in the Artic” by Paige Snedeker Woo Hoo! I’ve drawn three out of the fifteen names in the hat and here are our winners:SOFIA AND HER MORNINGSTAR book : Lexi of IndianaCAMO’S JOURNEY book : Shannon W. of N.C.“Summer in the Artic” Magnet: “Minivan Ministries” of AmericaCongratulations! I’ll need each of you to privately contact me with your mailing addresses and I’ll get your prizes in the mail!You can use the contact page or private message me on my facebook page.Thanks to all who participated in the giveaway and to all those who helped share Paige Snedeker’s stories of hope.
