faith
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Manners Matter and Books can Help!
Manners matter. They matter for both children and adults. As some “Nanas” were talking about our new roles, we shared that teaching our grandchildren “manners” is very important to us. We want to teach manners to our children or grandchildren… Continue reading
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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TEACH THEM TO PRAY
An essential part of being connected to the Lord is through prayer, talking to Him. Spending quiet time with Him. Letting the Holy Spirit speak. Abiding, away from distractions. Prayer can and should take on many forms. It’s important that… Continue reading
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A Rhythm of Reading
Routines can be GOOD. Routines can help us get things done, right? We have our morning routines to prepare for the day and our organizational routines to help us get ready for school or work. We may have routines for… Continue reading
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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