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]
How God’s design for motherhood can help you when you’re struggling
Man was created first, and then woman was created from him to be his helper. She wasn’t a helper in the sense of being less valuable than Adam; rather, he needed help—it wasn’t good for him to be alone. On his own, he was missing something in his ability to live out God’s instructions. There would be no good work or future generations without woman. Eve would be a complementary image-bearer with equal value, but as a female, she imaged God in different ways than Adam did. In the original ... [keep reading]
3 powerful prayers you can use to gain victory over stress
Stress is inevitable, but God has given us tools in the Bible to help us deal with daily pressures. Consider these three prayerful antidotes to anxiety from author and evangelist Clayton King. STRESS SOLUTION #1: FOCUS ON WHAT'S RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU When you’re stressed out with busyness and to-do lists, it’s so easy to miss something God may be trying to teach you. One small spiritual discipline that has a big positive impact on your life is learning to ... [keep reading]
Mom, are you forgetting to pray for anyone?
I have noticed that many moms pray often for their children, but they don’t always pray for themselves. And they need to. That’s because an important part of being a good mom is recognizing that you can’t do it well without God’s help. We moms need the Lord to enable us every day to produce the fruit of the Spirit, which is “love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control” (Galatians 5:22-23). Who doesn’t need every bit of that when raising ... [keep reading]
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