As promised, the winner was randomly chosen from all subscribers who commented on the review. Drum roll, please … The WINNER is: DANA MATTHEWS! Thanks to everyone who entered. Keep trying, I post reviews throughout the year. Merry Christmas!Read More →
I’m pleased to announce I have been invited to guest blog today with Julie Lavender. I met Julie face to face while attending the Enrich Writers Conference in Buford, Georgia. She is a gifted freelance writer with a flare for photography. I want to invite you to take a few minutes to go over to Julie’s blog, read the article I shared when we had the eclipse (The Lord is Still There), and enjoy her articles and beautiful pictures. Her blog is about discovering God in nature. I know she will be a blessing to you; she is to me. Thanks! Read More →
When I first began my journey in early education as an assistant preschool teacher, I was given the responsibility of sharing the Bible story each week with our four-year-olds. I looked for something I could use to read to the children that would help them understand the Bible lesson I was teaching. I came across The Beginner’s Bible at my local Christian book store and I was sold. I still use it periodically between other interactive lessons. My preschoolers love gathering around as I show them the pictures and explain the characters. I was thrilled to learn ZonderKidz has updated this timeless book. As IRead More →
I have three boxes of Lego-style building blocks in my preschool class. The 4-year-olds I teach love to snap the pieces together creating a world of possibilities. I have the joy of watching their eyes glisten with excitement and confidence as they rush to show me their new creations. My preschoolers build houses, bridges, and robots from these plastic snap-together blocks. Using these popular toys as a theme for this book is one reason why I was delighted when I received my copy of the new Brick Builders Illustrated Bible, published by ZonderKidz (a trademark of Zondervan). Anthony Evans created the illustrations using images of brick-buildingRead More →
Giving Thanks If we look around and we can find a thousand reasons to give thanks. But, throughout the year worry and stress consume the hearts of many. It seems the holidays tend to increase the tension. I believe one reason this rise in pressure occurs is because we create expectations of what our holidays should be like, and when the realities of our human experience settle in, disappointments and questions fill our hearts and minds leaving us anxious and frustrated. “Why can’t mom just be happy we stopped by?” “Why do we have to invite Uncle Bobby? You know he’ll say something rude.” “Every yearRead More →
