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Closing the Door

Ecclesiastes 3 is clear: there are times for both beginnings and endings. My career in Christian publishing began more than 50 years ago, and I’ve been wondering for a while if I should continue or close the door. I’ve gone back and forth about it in my heart and with the Lord, and in the…

New Books to Explore, November 2022

My Advent Nativity Press-Out-and-Play-Book, by Tama Fortner (Tommy Nelson). Day by day from December 1 to 25, families can learn about the true meaning of Advent and Christmas and build a childlike nativity scene with figures and stable that actually press out of this board book. Fly High: Understanding Grief with God’s Help, by Michelle Medlock Adams and Janet K….

New Books to Explore, October 2022

Who God Wants Me to Be by Crystal Bowman and Michelle S. Lazurek (Waterbook). A brand new rhyming picture book just for little girls. A diverse cast of characters imagines all the things they could be when they grow up and how they might serve God in those careers. Courageous & Bold Bible Heroes: 50 True Stories of Daring…

New Books to Explore, September 2022

Welcome to BibleWorld: Explore All 66 Books of the Bible, by Mike Nappa. This “seek and find” book imagines the Bible as a theme park, with rides, booths, and games all linked to event in God’s Word. Kids get an overall picture of the Bible’s message as they travel through the park. 365 Best-Loved Bedtime…

My 2021 Autumn Booklist

What does fall look like where you live? How does your family participate—or not participate in—Halloween? What is the Thanksgiving holiday really all about? Fall brings changes and traditional fun. Enjoy and navigate this season with your children with some of the books on this list. Changing Seasons God’s Blessings of Fall, by Jean Matthew…

My 2021 Back-to-School Booklist

Hard to believe, but the start of a new school year is just around the corner. Here’s a roundup of new and favorite books to make the transition back to school a little easier. Picture Books Hand to Hold, by JJ Heller. Perfect for bedtime, this lovely book captures the unconditional love parents want their…

Book Review & Giveaway—The Big Questions Series

UPDATE: This giveaway is now closed. GIVEAWAY! Thanks to The Good Book Company for providing a set of all three Big Questions books for me to give away. To enter, leave a comment at the bottom of this post. Winner will be selected at random on Saturday, June 19. I’ll contact the winner for a…

My Mother’s Day and Father’s Day Booklist

Books make lasting gifts for any holiday! Here’s a roundup of offerings for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and spring and summer baby showers. Board Books I Prayed for You, by Jean Fischer. A mother bear prays for her child’s arrival, then cherishes and prays for each of her baby’s firsts—from first step to first day…

Book Launch Celebration Giveaway

My new book Say & Pray Bible: Wipe Clean launches this month, so to celebrate, I’m giving a 4-book package to one lucky winner! The new book joins the Say & Pray Bible family of books, which all began with a little boy who loved to point to ALL the objects in the illustrations in…

My Valentine’s Day Booklist

Help the children in your life understand more about what love truly is AND the source of that love—our God who IS love. Add a book to the candy this Valentine’s Day!