Nina Wheeling

kids-and-faith

  • WHATEVER WORKS!

    How long should our reading time be? Whatever works for your family. How many books should we read? Whatever works for your family. When should we try to fit this into our schedule? Whenever works! If you’re trying to establish… Continue reading

  • Back to Books!

    Hello “fall” and ….back to school time! Summer is coming to an end and autumn is around the corner. Most of our kiddos are back to school, preschool, and some sort of routine. When I was teaching (now retired), I… 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • The Work of His Hands

    “The heavens declare the glory of the Lord; the skies proclaim the work of His Hands”, Psalms 19:1. Autumn in North Carolina is my absolute favorite season. The vibrant colors of the changing leaves, the crisp air, and the Carolina… 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… Continue reading

  • 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

  • Help Them Choose

    Christianity.com states the difference between happiness and joy as: “Happiness is merely external, fleeting, and is only achievable on earth. Joy, on the other hand, is internal, selfless, sacrificial, and a spiritual connection with God. We need joy in our… Continue reading