Nina Wheeling

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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

  • Faith Over Fear

    No Longer a Slave to Fear by Zach Williams As adults, maybe we don’t experience “fear” the way we did when we were young. Our fears are very significant though- fear for our children’s futures or for the changing world… Continue reading

  • The One Who Created

    Thank you, Lord, for leading me to this process. Thank you, Hope*Books, for guiding me through it. And, thank you, family and friends, for your support during this writing/publishing process! When I retired from teaching five years ago, I felt… Continue reading

  • HIS Story, Our Story

    July 4th celebrations will soon start, with the official birthday of the USA being Saturday July 4, 2026!   The United States of America is officially 250 years old this year, counting from the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4,… Continue reading

  • THINK UPON THESE THINGS

    Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable–if anything is excellent or praiseworthy–think about such things.   Philippians 4:8 Let’s just face it.  There is a battle for our… Continue reading

  • BY THE CREATOR

    The story is told in both ENGLISH and SPANISH! This week I am so honored to share that Hope*Books just published and released my first children’s book.   Honestly, it doesn’t even seem real yet, but here it is:  The One… Continue reading

  • A Rhythm of Rest and Reading

    Rest and reading go together well.  Reading the right content can be inspirational, comforting, educational and restful in and of itself.  Resting can be healthy and rejuvenating for us as well.  Maybe that’s why our very Creator not only suggested… Continue reading

  • Holy Week at Home

    The Days of Holy Week and What They Mean, JerseyCatholic.com PALM SUNDAY: on this day, Christians commemorate Jesus’ ‘triumphal entry’ into Jerusalem where the Gospels tell us He was greeted with crowds waving palm branches and crying “Hosanna! Blessed is the… Continue reading

  • Preparing for HOLY WEEK

    “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” Romans 12:2 ESV Sometimes I have… Continue reading

  • Sharing EASTER

    This year, Easter will fall on Sunday, April 5, 2026. Easter is one of the central holidays, or Holy Days, of Christianity. It honors the Resurrection of Jesus three days after His death by crucifixion. For many Christian churches, Easter is the joyful… Continue reading

  • Easter Hunt

    Hunting for Easter eggs can be fun, and yes, we hid eggs for our kids to find when they were young. Where did this idea come from? I learned a lot when I started looking into this tradition! “Easter eggs… Continue reading

  • 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

  • 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

  • In the Beginning

    The Jesus Storybook Bible 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

  • The Best Book

    It’s almost too obvious, right?  But, for some reason, we think they aren’t ready.  They are ready.   We can find the right version and we can start as soon as they start interacting with books.  We can read them the… Continue reading

  • Creation….Points to a Creator

    “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” – Psalms 19:1 October is upon us with its colorful array of leaves. Fall or autumn has always been my favorite season and it’s because… Continue reading

  • LESS LIKE ME

    A Little More Like Jesus,  by Zach Williams and illustrated by Lisa Molloy “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance… Continue reading

  • SIMPLE

    Booking Time with Our Kids this summer can be natural and simple….and impactful. Have you heard the acronym KISS, which stand for Keep it Simple, Silly or sweetie or whatever “name” you prefer :)? It’s become a mantra in our… Continue reading

  • Preparing for Holy Week

    “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” Romans 12:2 ESV Sometimes I have… Continue reading

  • 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

  • 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