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A Job About JESUS
As parents of faith in this world, we have a job during Christmas. It’s our most important job, our responsibility, but in its true essence, it’s our privilege. We plan: we take pictures for a family card, we check addresses, we shop online… Continue reading
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THINKING THANKFULLY
The very first Thanksgiving took place in 1621 in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Itwas a gathering of 52 English settlers and about 90 Wampanoag NativeAmericans, celebrating a successful harvest. Previously, many of the Englishsettlers had perished due to cold and hunger, and… Continue reading
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An Attitude of Gratitude
Is an attitude of thankfulness something that comes naturally to us? Do we need to be taught to live with an attitude of gratitude? Does it depend on circumstances? Scripture teaches us to give thanks in all circumstances… and that… Continue reading
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Books Can Set the Tone in the Home
In literature, “tone” refers to the author’s attitude toward a certain topic. Through specific word choices, an author reveals their opinions, feelings and intentions regarding the text. Tone reflects a writer’s feelings toward the topic, such as formal, informal, serious, humorous,… 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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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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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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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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Sharing EASTER, with Books
The EASTER STORY; written by Autumn Ward, Illustrated by Joseph Goode This year, Easter Sunday will fall on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Easter is one of the central holidays, or Holy Days, of Christianity. It honors the Resurrection of Jesus three days… 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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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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Teaching “THANKFUL”
Is an attitude of thankfulness something that comes naturally to us? Do we need to be taught to live with an attitude of gratitude? Does it depend on circumstances? Does it depend on our belief system? What I do know… 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… Continue reading
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Think Upon These Things
(edited) “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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Teach Them to Pray
Was there ever a more urgent time? I’ve been a believer for almost 50 years, but my prayer life has never been more active than this past year. I’m not bragging; I’ve needed God like never before- this is actually… Continue reading
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About Books and Kingdom Business
This term has had quite the impact on me and I keep hearing it in the Tuesday Teachings I participate in with HopeWriters; we are in the “Kingdom Business” as Christians. It’s a simple phrase but can affect everything about… Continue reading
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Books and Beginnings
September is around the weekly corner. Even for us Nanas, there is anticipation of new beginnings at this time of year. It’s not the beginning of an actual “new year” but it’s certainly the beginning of much activity if there… Continue reading
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Books and Backwards
A dear friend gave me a beautiful book by Colleen Chao after the sudden passing of my hubby, In the Hands of a Fiercely Tender God. The focus of the book is how we can find joy and hope, even… Continue reading
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