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What is it About RHYMES?
Hands down, I gravitate towards a children’s book that contains rhymes. It’s fun to read a creative story with rhyme with our little ones. Why do we enjoy this so much and why do our little ones “know” what is… Continue reading
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Incorporate (Your Idea of) Good Music
MUSIC can be good for the soul. We may have varying opinions about what qualifies as “good” music, but most of us listen to music because it brings us pleasure, as a part of worship, or it helps us relax… Continue reading
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It’s Good for Them….and Us
I’m always looking for good kid’s books….on the topic at hand. Often, I want to gift the boys with a book, and sometimes Nana just wants to add to my own “library” book shelf for when they visit. When fall… Continue reading
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Follow the Breadcrumbs
Reading time with our kids can lead to something even more special. Talking. We just have to follow the breadcrumbs. Personally, I can be a take-charge kind of person. But, as I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized the value of LISTENING over… Continue reading
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Tuning-in to Tone
An author creates a TONE within his or her story, based on the purpose of the book. Some authors write mysteries of intrigue to keep us guessing, some write to teach or inform, others write to inspire and give hope,… Continue reading
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What, Valentine was a Person?
I’m not sure if I ever really learned the history of Valentine’s Day or the story of Saint Valentine as a child. We are never too old to learn history! Yes, there was a man in Ancient Roma named St.… Continue reading
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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
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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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The Master Scientist
(edited) ArkEncounter.com AnswersinGenesis.org Here it is, the reason I am feeling called to enter into this uncomfortable “trying to write a children’s book” process. This is an attempt to be obedient to the “call to create” in order to honor… 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
Nina Wheeling 