12 Days of Christmas Books: Featuring Christmas Love Letters from God by...
If you are looking for a wonderful way to engage children in the story of Christmas, you might just find it in Christmas Love Letters from God. Written by Glenys Nellist, illustrated by Rachel Clowes...
View ArticleThe Christmas Story – Creating Excitement
All my children are so excited about Christmas. The sad thing – most of them have no idea what Christmas is about. Even my students who attend church don’t associate Christmas with the birth of Jesus...
View Article12 Days of Christmas Books: Featuring Mouse’s Christmas Gift by Mindy Baker
When Parson is sick and the usual Christmas Eve Service is cancelled, Mouse must find a way to signal the villagers and bring Christmas spirit to his little town. Mouse never gives up hope as he...
View Article12 Days of Christmas Books Giveaway: Featuring Snuggle Time Christmas Stories...
If you haven’t yet peeked inside Snuggle Time Christmas Stories, now is the time! Written for children under five, this newest title- the third in the popular Snuggle Time series- is a padded cover...
View ArticleBible Verse Activities for Kids-James 1:17 and Ephesians 4:32
I love trying to find the perfect gift for someone. I’ve spent a year or more planning for that moment. The idea, the legwork, the wrapping, the waiting. It all leads up to that moment when the...
View Article12 Days of Christmas Books: Featuring One Night in Bethlehem by Jill Roman Lord
What could be sweeter than your children imaging they were there the night Jesus was born? What would it have felt like? What would would they do? How would they act? One Night in Bethlehem explores...
View Article12 Days of Christmas Books: Featuring A Savior is Born by Patti Rokus
Have you ever pocketed a few rocks when walking down the street? Do you ever hear pebbles clanking in the washing machine because your little ones see rocks as treasures? Me too! This sweet...
View ArticleRead through the Bible in Chronological order
How well do you know your Bible? Are you familiar enough with it to inspire your children to want to learn from the Bible, or do you hope they don’t ask you any questions that you can’t answer?...
View ArticleTwo More Books for Christmas
If you like to read holiday stories, or if you are looking for a last minute stocking-stuffer for a friend or relative, I recommend Homeless for the Holidays by Peggy Sue Wells. I enjoyed reading this...
View ArticleChristmas Quiz
On this Christmas Eve, here’s a Christmas quiz for you and your family. You may be surprised by the answers! Why did Mary and Joseph to go to Bethlehem? Caesar required it King Herod forced...
View ArticleThank You!
In the Afterglow of Christmas, as we enjoy the gifts we have received, it is the time to nurture a thankful heart, both in our own hearts, as well as teaching it to our children. As a child after a...
View ArticleParents As Teachers by Dr. MaryAnn Diorio
God makes clear in His Word that the primary responsibility of teaching children about Him lies squarely with their parents. Yet, an insidious philosophy has penetrated our culture and, in particular,...
View ArticleBible Verse Activities for Kids-Colossians 3:16 and Mark 13:31
We just turned the calendar on a new month and a new year. I pray your 2018 has been blessed and that your 2019 is as well, but I know that for many of us, there have been hard times to go through....
View ArticleNot Just a Fish Tale
Ever been told a fish tale? You know, a story about “the one that got away.” With every telling of the story, the fish gets bigger and bigger. When it comes to God’s Word, the book of Jonah is maligned...
View ArticleCaution: Reading with a Firm Foundation
The first time my daughter came home from preschool singing a song I didn’t know, I felt amazed—and a little unnerved. She was learning new things! How cool! So why did I feel, very unreasonably, a...
View ArticleAll About Jesus
Can kids have fun while learning more about Jesus? Of course, the answer is YES! Our Daily Bread for Kids (Discovery House) has multiple spin-off products from their line of devotional books and board...
View ArticleMaking Connections to Bible Stories
As I was searching for material for Black History Month and Martin Luther King Jr. Day I came across Let My People Go by Patricia and Fredrick McKissack. I was intrigued by the unique blend of...
View ArticleDevoted (A lesson I learned from verse journaling)
Have you ever heard of “verse journaling?” I hadn’t. But I saw a friend who was advertising it on social media and I knew that my devotional time could use a fresh approach. And as I tried it, it...
View ArticleGetting God’s Word into Young Hearts, Little by Little
Sharing faith with young children, teaching them God’s Word, helping them experience His truth and His presence . . . it’s a huge task, right? And you’ve probably had days when the task seemed too big...
View ArticleActivities to Match Books
It’s good to check out an author’s website with your child to see if it includes activities to print. It extends the life of the book and helps you to use books that teach values longer. Children...
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