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Nobody likes me
What parent hasn’t heard these words coming from one of their children at one time or another? Maybe you’ve said them yourself at one time or another. When those thoughts come to mind or when we hear...
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FREE Women of the Bible Coloring Page-Mary, Martha’s Sister
The story of Mary anointing Jesus’ feet the day before Palm Sunday is one of my favorite stories, not because of what Mary did (and it was certainly a beautiful, brave act of love) but because of what...
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The Witness: An Easter Musical
Do you have any Easter traditions? I’ve written here in a previous post called Hot Cross Buns! about one of my traditions. Today, I want to share another one. It will come as no surprise to regular...
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Easter Ideas for Kids
When I was a child, my siblings and I never had Easter baskets. Our sole focus was on Jesus’ resurrection and church events. We did get new Easter clothes, usually a dress, white sweater, white gloves,...
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Stages of Spiritual Growth
Stages of Spiritual Growth I have a wonderful great-nephew named Grayson. He is a beautiful boy with blond hair and blue eyes and a sweet, loving, and gentle spirit. I regularly pray for Grayson’s...
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The Bible is Relevant
It’s not easy to share the gospel with some adults. They may be callous or hostile to the message of salvation. But it can be equally challenging to talk about Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection...
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The Sky Speaks
Growing up in West Michigan, my favorite season of the year was summer. I was never a fan of cold weather, and in Michigan we’d get a lot of that! I loved the warm summer days when I could play...
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I’m Not Afraid!
I’m Not Afraid!by Lee Ann ManciniIllustrated by Dan SharpGLM Publishing, 2016 I’m Not Afraid! How many times have we tried convincing ourselves or our friends we’re brave while, in fact, we’re...
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When God Calls Your Child’s Name
Meet Austin. This curly-haired, blonde-eyed boy is just four years old. Last year, his grandma bought him a special gift. She handed Little Love Letters from God to him, and although he held it and...
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Cheryl C. Malandrinos at WPL Author Fair Next Saturday
One of the things that is fun for an author is to get out in the community and talk to people. On Saturday, April 29 from 10 am to 12 pm, I will join seven local authors at the Wilbraham Public...
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Choosing Christian Books for Preteens
We have been exploring how to plan a Read, Write, and Sew Camp for preteen girls. First, we looked at making a drawstring book bag. Today, let’s chat about actually reading the book. First, choose a...
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What I Learned about Spankings
I thought I would share something I wrote for fun while practicing writing from a child’s perspective. This is a true story. Everyone is about sixty years older by now, and Mom and Dad are no longer...
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FREE Men of the Bible Coloring Page-John the Baptist
John the Baptist had an incredible job. He taught people how God wanted them to live. He called people to repent and turn away from their sins. He stood up against hypocrisy. But the overarching,...
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Zack Black and the Ink Trick
Zack Black wants his very own Spy Kit to play tricks on his sister. The tricks in the kit are really, really funny! But his sister doesn’t think it is quite as funny as Zack, and things start to go...
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Six Benefits of Attending a Small Church
According to Barna Research in their 2016 State of the Church study, of all church attendees, “almost half (46%) attend a church of 100 or fewer members. More than one-third (37%) attend a midsize...
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Pray Without Ceasing!
Pray Continuously! One of my favorite Bible verses is 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, which reads, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in...
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Your Child’s Personality and Reading
Hello from Karen! I enjoy children and their unique personalities. so let’s talk about how temperament relates to reading styles and habits. Our personality influences how we approach life and tasks....
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Ready, Set, Grow!
Growth charts and tests help assess a child’s physical and mental progress. But growth occurs in other areas, too. The Bible tells us Jesus grew physically and in wisdom, and also in favor with...
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A Mother’s Prayer
Dear Lord, please bless my children in everything they do. As they grow and live each day, please keep them close to You. Watch them as they run and play, and calm their childish fears. Comfort them...
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