Nina Wheeling

teaching-jesus

  • 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

  • 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

  • Books, the Best Gifts

    Books are such good gifts. We can teach our kids that books are wonderful gifts by exposing them to books from an early age and showing joy over receiving one. Our grandchildren have so many books, possibly too many books…..… Continue reading

  • A Holy Home

    This term was used in the sermon Sunday and it has just stayed with me. Of all of the things I hoped to create in our home when my kids were growing up, it was probably this- a home where… 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • JESUS and Santa

    Jesus and St. Nicholas have two very different stories.  We have merged their separate stories into one holiday, Christmas, because of timing.   Saint Nicholas was a generous man who helped those in need.  He certainly practiced the loving kindness that… Continue reading

  • Prepare Him Room

    Our pastor’s sermon one Sunday last Christmas 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… Continue reading

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • A Picture Really is Worth a Thousand Words

    This title may sound contradictory to what I’m trying to do with this post!  The purpose of this weekly BLOG is to provide ideas of how we can use BOOKS to help our kids!– reading books- but please keep going,… Continue reading

  • 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

  • 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