To me, there’s little that’s more satisfying than feeding family and friends, and I don’t need much of an excuse. Long day? I’ll make you dinner! New baby keeping you busy? Here are a few frozen meals, ready to defrost and feed the family! Celebrating something (first lost tooth, a great report card, promotion at work, a sunny spring day)? That deserves cookies! As I write this, it’s June, and around here, that means strawberries are ready to pick. Most everyone gets into the act—we pick ... [keep reading]
What to do when an unexpected adventure calls you
“What do you think about moving to the mountains full-time?” If only I’d known that with that one question, our whole lives would change. Actually, I take that back, because if I’d known all the hard stuff we were going to face, I would have never signed up for this particular adventure. And I would have missed all the good stuff. At this point, you might be thinking, I could never be a homesteader! I got you, girl. Let’s get it straight from the start: Being a country girl was ... [keep reading]
“Who is God?” and other big questions little kids ask
Anyone who has spent time around children knows that they can ask surprisingly insightful questions, especially when it comes to spirituality. Pastor and trusted Bible teacher Dr. Tony Evans answers some of children's most fundamental questions about the Christian faith in his new book My Biggest Questions About God. You can use these helpful Q&As to initiate important discussions about God with your children. WHO IS GOD AND WHAT IS HE ... [keep reading]
9 super picks for kids’ summer reading fun
Nothing is better than a book on a hot, late summer afternoon after a busy day of play. Beat the heat and keep their reading skills sharp over summer vacation with these great picks for little ones, youth, and middle-grade readers. LITTLE ONES YOUNG READERS MIDDLE-GRADE READERS *** Discover more great reads for kids here! ... [keep reading]
5 series to read with your child this summer
There are a blue million series grown-ups and children enjoy reading together, sohow can I choose just five? I decided to go with some practically perfect series—some old,some new—that the Bogel family thoroughly enjoyed. I hope these keep you busy until yourcopy of My Reading Adventures arrives with dozens of great series recommendations. The Ramona Quimby and Henry Huggins books by Beverly ClearyThis rec is technically a twofer: the Ramona Quimby books revolve around a rambunctious, ... [keep reading]
How the gospel helps you care for others and still get stuff done at home
Little hands reach out and pull the covers off my shoulder. “Mommy! What are we eating for breakfast? MOMMY!” Good morning, children with urgent needs. I see you’ve found me—cozy and sleep deprived. Before my feet hit the floor, I wonder, “Are there eggs in the fridge? Are there clean clothes for the day? Is the dishwasher unloaded? Oh, no…I bet we forgot to run it last night.” I snap at my twins. “Guys. Be quiet. I’ll get you food in a few minutes.” The baby starts crying, and I ... [keep reading]
What can the Bible teach girls about love, peace, and joy?
Beloved author and trusted Bible teacher Elizabeth George shares wisdom from the Bible about how girls can experience the first three fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, and peace. Share this article with your daughter today. *** But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). The Holy Spirit gives you the ability to understand the spiritual truths of the Bible. ... [keep reading]
Wherever God leads you, here’s how you can enjoy the journey.
Having worked in the publishing industry for close to two decades, I can tell you that book projects are often conceived and scheduled years in advance of when they become actual books. This is especially true of Christian publishing, where prayer and planning often intersect. We trust God that books will be completed in his perfect timing and meet the current needs of readers. Recently, I worked on a project that started out as a simple addition to a children’s activity book, but quickly ... [keep reading]
How reading to little ones helps them learn and grow
I recently presented a gift of four board books to a young mother at her baby shower. She thanked me, of course, but later over sparkling cider and lemon cupcakes she naively admitted she just didn’t see the point of reading to babies and toddlers. “It seems like such a waste of time,” she confessed sheepishly. “I mean, they don’t understand what you’re reading about—not really.” I responded by asking, “But cuddling your baby on your lap is worthwhile, right?” She quickly agreed. That’s ... [keep reading]
Why is it important to help our kids learn about their feelings?
My 10-year-old daughter was having a particularly rough morning the other day. Mornings just seem to be tough, in general (am I right, mamas?!), but she was grumpier than usual. I found myself getting really irritated. Why do mornings have to be so ugly? Why can’t she recognize that she is being unkind to me when all I’m trying to do is help her? That’s when I realized there was something else going on. I remembered she had a test scheduled for that day and was ... [keep reading]
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