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FREE Men of the Bible Coloring Page – Paul
The life of Paul reads like an adventure story. Shipwrecks, mobs, confrontations with authorities, miracles, imprisonments, beatings, and more near-death moments than most of us can imagine. It’s...
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Reading Challenges
Have you ever participated in a reading challenge? They can be so much fun, whether doing individually, as a group of friends, or as a family. Here are two favourites of mine: The I-Spy Challenge...
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The Dandelion Patch by MaryAnn Diorio, PhD
Guest post by MaryAnn Diorio: “A children’s book on Eminent Domain? How interesting!” Surprise at the topic of my latest children’s book, The Dandelion Patch, has been the most frequent reaction...
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YouTube or GodTube?
You or God Tube? If you are like most parents and grandparents who watch entertaining or educational videos online, you’re probably very accustomed to using YouTube. More than likely, so are your...
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Latest Art Craze: Poured Painting
My granddaughter Lily’s new favorite activity is poured painting. She chooses a few acrylic colors, and thins them with water and a pour painting medium (a type of varnish) made for this activity. This...
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Read It Again, Please
Does your child ask you to read the same book over and over and OVER? That’s a good thing. You are creating a love for reading. Your child will see himself/herself as a reader. As you read the same...
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Answering Your Kids’ Questions
“Hey, Dad. Will your ear get wet if I spit in the phone?” I overheard the conversation as my son was talking to my husband on the kitchen phone—the kind we had years ago that was attached to the wall....
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Hold me tight!
Image by Heather Aldrich If I could fly on the wings of dawn, stopping to rest only on the far side of the ocean–even there your hand would guide me; even there your strong hand would hold me tight!...
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A Five Book Giveaway!
One of the most exciting events in the life a children’s book author is the day your soon-to-be-released book arrives in the mail. You’ve seen a sneak peek, you know what the cover looks like, you’ve...
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Making Peace with the Past
Maybe it’s because I’m creeping closer to half a century and want to truly enjoy life. Maybe it’s because my overfilled plate needs to be cleared of something. Maybe it’s because I’m at the point of...
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Back-to-School Book Swap
It’s back-to-school time! Whether your child is homeschooled or attends a Christian school or public school, the time is near! Let’s face it. . . some kids can’t wait for school to begin, while others...
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Be All There
I still have a telephone with one of those long curly cords. But it seems I’m in the minority. Cords are out. Wireless, mobile technology is in. Just ask the 52% of American households who no longer...
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FREE Men of the Bible Coloring Page – David
Have you ever noticed that some talents seem to get more attention and praise than other talents? Sometimes it’s because of the culture we live in – sports stars are more highly valued by the media...
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The Adventures of Peter and Leisel 3: A Lesson in Honesty
Peter suddenly finds himself standing before the snarling wolf, his hand so sweaty he can hardly grip his sword. The evil wolf is back in Pothering woods, but so are Peter and Leisel. Will Peter and...
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Four Gifts to Give to Your Children and Grandchildren
As parents and grandparents, we often find ourselves giving our children all kinds of gifts. We may purchase toys or games or special treats. As pleasant and as purposeful as these gifts may be at...
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Back to School – Biblical Worldview
Teach a Biblical World View Dr. Mary Drabik, (Doctor of Christian Education) is filling in for me with words of wisdom! If Adam and Eve were deceived in the Garden, with the perfect environment, what...
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Found: A Book Review
From the creators of the award-winning, best-selling Jesus Storybook Bible, (my favorite Bible in the whole world, and if you haven’t read it, you really should) comes a beautiful little book, with the...
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Grandpa’s Blessing
Nearly 60 years ago my father built a modest cottage on Hutchins Lake in Fennville, Michigan. I spent most of my summers there while I was growing up. It’s where I learned to swim and water ski. It’s...
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What’s the rush?
Autumn Solitudeby Dawn Aldrich But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed. Luke 5:16 (NIV) It’s mid-August. Have you felt the pull of autumn, yet? The gardens bulge with ripened fruits and...
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Why You Might Attend a Story-time, Even If You Have No Children…
When I heard that children’s book author and colleague, Crystal Bowman, would be in town for children’s story-time, I put the date in my calendar. I knew I wouldn’t have any of my grandchildren with me...
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