faith
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Manners Matter and Books Can Help!
Manners matter. They matter for both children and adults. And I don’t believe I’m the only one who feels this way. Maybe those of us who have “lived a bit more life” feel strongly about this, but I do have… Continue reading
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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
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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
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Leading our Littles in Love
Even toddlers can gravitate towards certain types of books. It’s interesting how kids at two or three years old tend to like certain topics or themes, almost innately. My grandsons spend a lot of time playing with trucks, backhoes, excavators-… Continue reading
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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
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Books to Join July 4th Celebrations!
July 4th celebrations will start this week with the official birthday of the USA being this Friday, July 4, 2025! The United States of America is officially 249 years old this year, counting from the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on… Continue reading
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The Benefits of Books (with our guys!)
We recognize as parents, grandparents, caregivers, and aunties and uncles that reading with our littles is GOOD for them; it’s beneficial for their developing minds and it’s good for their hearts too, providing quiet time away from all the other… Continue reading
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Kids and Covenants
What is a covenant and how is it different from a promise? And why is the concept of a “covenant” something worth teaching our children? According to Crosswalk.com, “Covenants can be loosely compared to promises, but often with more weight… Continue reading
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Jesus ON, World off
Romans 12:2 ESV “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.“ I’ve had to… Continue reading
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Success with the Easter Hunt (for Books!)
Hunts can lead to discovery of new things, and that is certainly what I’ve discovered on this little writing journey. I began this adventure with the hopes of giving parents/grandparents ideas of how we can use books to raise our… Continue reading
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Hunting for Easter (not just eggs :))
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
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