Nina Wheeling

reading-matters

  • 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

  • Faith Over Fear

    No Longer a Slave to Fear by Zach Williams As adults, maybe we don’t experience “fear” the way we did when we were young. Our fears are very significant though- fear for our children’s futures or for the changing world… Continue reading

  • Books and Music

    Can playing music while reading actually improve reading comprehension? Music can certainly invoke emotions and memories, and it can also “set a mood”.  As I mentioned in previous blogs, I would often play calm, instrumental music during reading and writing… Continue reading

  • What Doesn’t Dolly Do?

    LINK to register for IMAGINATION LIBRARY When our first grandson was born, we registerd for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. At first, I felt guilty about signing up, knowing that we had ample access to books and libraries. But, when we… Continue reading

  • The One Who Created

    Thank you, Lord, for leading me to this process. Thank you, Hope*Books, for guiding me through it. And, thank you, family and friends, for your support during this writing/publishing process! When I retired from teaching five years ago, I felt… Continue reading

  • HIS Story, Our Story

    July 4th celebrations will soon start, with the official birthday of the USA being Saturday July 4, 2026!   The United States of America is officially 250 years old this year, counting from the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4,… Continue reading

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Let’s be Real; Trucks or Books?

    So, sometimes we just have to be real. We have these dreams of quiet, attentive reading time with our littles. That does happen sometimes and PTL, it’s a gift! But then there are many, many other times when our littles… Continue reading

  • A Rhythm of Rest and Reading

    Rest and reading go together well.  Reading the right content can be inspirational, comforting, educational and restful in and of itself.  Resting can be healthy and rejuvenating for us as well.  Maybe that’s why our very Creator not only suggested… Continue reading

  • 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

  • St. Patrick and the Shamrock!

    We are in the season of LENT, which we know is a Christian season of reflection and repentance. And, we are about to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! There is a beautiful, historical, Christian meaning behind this holiday as well, one… Continue reading

  • 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

  • Easter Hunt

    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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Who was Saint Valentine?

    I’m not sure if I ever really learned the history of Valentine’s Day or the story of Saint Valentine as a child.    Yes, there was a man in Ancient Roma named St. Valentine.  He was a Roman priest and physician… Continue reading

  • Snow Day, Know (no?) Day

    We’re experiencing SNOW DAYS in NC this winter, a rare occurence. We’ve just had two winter storms, back to back, and this past one brought us over 11 inches of snow! It’s been beautiful, peaceful, and of course, a time… Continue reading

  • 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

  • Winter Weeding or Winter Reading?

    When I was initially thinking of a title for this week’s blog, I thought of “Winter Weading” with weading implying reading. Our son used to say W for R when he was a little guy, so cute. Then I thought, well maybe… Continue reading