A quick trip to visit the out-of-town grandboys = time to use the I AM: 40 Reasons to Trust God free printables! The coloring pages occupied Asher while Solomon and I organized the I AM matching game. Sol cut out the squares with the meanings of all forty names in the book. Then he chose…
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I AM: 40 Reasons to Trust God
Tomorrow’s the official pub date for this new book. Isn’t the cover beautiful? I love how it sparkles.You can often guess someone’s age by considering their name. Diane, for example, was popular in the 1950s, so . . . that tells you something about me. But God’s personal name? Well, it’s ageless. Just like him….
How Your Little One Learns to Talk
In Your Baby’s First Word Will Be Dada, determined animal dads try—but fail—to get their adorable offspring to say Dada. It’s a quirky, funny take on the fascinating human task of learning to talk. For quite a while, I’ve wondered how it is that babies can seem to understand so much, and even think, long before…
Lizzie’s Prayer—This Is Why I Write
I’ve shared this story over on the Christian Children’s Author’s blog, but I don’t want anyone to miss it so I’m posting it again here. Sometimes an author gets to hear how a book she wrote impacted a child’s life. This is one of those stories! Tim and Amy Dunn serve the church I’m part…
5 Ways to Give Children the Gift of God’s Word
If I could give only one gift to my children and grandchildren, it would be knowledge of the Bible, the written Word of God. Ultimately, I want them to know and follow Jesus. But it is God’s Word that will prepare them to accept him, teach them how to follow him, and strengthen them to…
Start Here: How to Choose a Bible Storybook
When you’re shopping for a new Bible storybook for your child or grandchild, the number of options can feel overwhelming. How do you decide? Here are 5 tips to help you sort through all the possibilities, whether you’re at a bookstore or online. 1. Match the text, illustration, and format to your child’s age and…
Start Here: 5 Tips for Happier Bedtimes for Kids
Holidays are full of excitement and wonder for children and families, but activity changes, travel, and all the fun can thoroughly disrupt a child’s sleep schedule, right? So here are 5 tips for getting back to a better bedtime routine as the new year begins—or for creating a new one anytime. 1. Make a plan….
Roma Downey, God’s Sweet Story, and Me
Cross-posted from the Christian Children’s Authors site. We all need an entry point into God’s Word. Children too. That’s why I’m so thrilled and blessed that The Sweetest Story Bible now comes in a deluxe edition, with all the stories narrated on two audio CDs by Roma Downey. The forty stories in The Sweetest Story…