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It’s Good for Them….and Us
I’m always looking for good kid’s books….on the topic at hand. Often, I want to gift the boys with a book, and sometimes Nana just wants to add to my own “library” book shelf for when they visit. When fall… Continue reading
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Follow the Breadcrumbs
Reading time with our kids can lead to something even more special. Talking. We just have to follow the breadcrumbs. Personally, I can be a take-charge kind of person. But, as I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized the value of LISTENING over… Continue reading
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Tuning-in to Tone
An author creates a TONE within his or her story, based on the purpose of the book. Some authors write mysteries of intrigue to keep us guessing, some write to teach or inform, others write to inspire and give hope,… Continue reading
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What, Valentine was a Person?
I’m not sure if I ever really learned the history of Valentine’s Day or the story of Saint Valentine as a child. We are never too old to learn history! Yes, there was a man in Ancient Roma named St.… Continue reading
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THE VALUE OF “STORY”
When Jesus wanted to teach us about God, His love, and His purpose, He used stories! When He wanted to teach us about how to treat others and how to forgive, He used stories. When He wanted to show us… Continue reading
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Dinosaurs and the Bible
Why do we think we have to CHOOSE between believing that dinosaurs existed and the Bible? The answer for many of us is most likely the fact that we were never exposed to any information or evidence that links faith… Continue reading
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The Significance of Content
It matters what we read to our “littles”. At the very beginning, when we first start reading to babies, we are helping them make connections and understand language. We focus on books that teach basics like colors, senses, numbers,… Continue reading
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In the Beginning
Creation Story, Genesis 1 In the beginning, God created. In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. In the beginning of their lives, a foundation is laid for our children. In the beginning of understanding, we as parents,… Continue reading
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JESUS and Santa
For Christians around the world, we celebrate Christmas, the birth of Christ, on December 25. Why do we celebrate on this date and how did this originate? And why is Santa part of this celebration? “The reason for the selection… Continue reading
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A Holy Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve at Weddington Church Christmas Eve may be my favorite night of the year. My parents and grandparents always made it so memorable. We had many family traditions on this night growing up in Indiana. December in Indiana was… Continue reading
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MAKE ROOM~ (Prepare Him Room)
Our pastor’s sermon Sunday was titled PREPARE HIM ROOM. There was no “room” at the Inn, or anywhere in town, as Mary and Joseph entered into Bethlehem. As the Creator of the Universe entered into humanity, there was no room. … Continue reading
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Reading Recipes…with Results!
Cookbooks are books too. An easy, fun, and interactive way to “read” with our kids this holiday season is to use cookbooks! As we BOOK TIME WITH OUR KIDS, we can turn reading into DOING! There are so many benefits… Continue reading
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