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A BIG CHANGE HAPPENED: Book Review
“Change can be challenging for everyone, but it can feel especially overwhelming for children. As parents, we experience transitions alongside them, navigating not only their questions and emotions but also our own.” - Darby A. Strickland, MDiv, Counselor at the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF). If you know a child who is experiencing a big change, or is about to, then please consider this review of the picture book, A BIG CHANGE HAPPENED.
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MAKING HOME YOUR HAPPY PLACE: Book Review and Giveaway
I am a life-long stacker—not a hoarder, just a stacker. I have stacks of notes, towers of books, and a pile of holiday décor to pack away. It’s what’s crammed inside the closets and the attic that weighs most heavily on me. So, when given the opportunity to review the book, MAKING HOME YOUR HAPPY PLACE: A Real-Life Guide to Decluttering Without the Overwhelm, I grabbed it. If you have tried to declutter your house before by using baskets, bins, or a system you couldn’t maintain, then this book is for you.
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THE MYSTERY OF THE MISSING FALLS Book Review and Giveaway
What kid doesn’t love a good mystery with coded maps and secret treasure? Check out this review of the Christian, middle-grade chapter book, THE MYSTERY OF THE MISSING FALLS. Discover what Christian elements were woven in to make this an exciting adventure!
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THE SPIRIT IN YOU Book Review and Giveaway
Several children’s books talk about salvation. But few introduce the power of the Holy Spirit after the salvation experience. If you’re looking for a picture book that helps kids understand the path and purpose of salvation, then check out THE SPIRIT IN YOU. The Author Jordan Raynor is a leading voice of the faith and work movement. He says “By God’s grace alone, I’ve helped more than 7,000,000 Christians in every country on earth connect the gospel to their work.” He does this mostly through the books he writes and the keynote speeches he gives. A bestselling author, Raynor has written several books for adults and children, including The Creator…
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WILD FAITH Devotional for Kids: Book Review
I have two grandsons, ages five and eight, who adore animals. The first time I heard about the devotional book WILD FAITH, I knew it would capture their attention. Let’s take a closer look at this book to see if it might inspire your children as well. The Author Valerie Ellis is a children’s book author, speaker, and founder of the multi-author online resource, Our Everyday Parables, which offers book reviews and parenting ideas for families pursuing faith and compassion. A certified teacher, Valerie is passionate about helping parents and kids connect with God and each other in the everyday moments. Valerie is a member of The MomCo, SCBWI, and…
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MISSION IMPOSSIBLE (Tebow): Book Review and Giveaway
If you’re looking for a devotional book that encourages kids ages 10 and up to seek their God-given purpose, then check out this review of MISSION POSSIBLE: A Daily Devotional for Young Readers. Tim Tebow has compiled 365 devotions of “encouragement for living a life that counts.”
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Reflecting on the Blue Ridge Mountain Christian Writers Conference
The Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference (BRMCWC) celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in May 2026. I think my first time attending was in 2013. Several years pass between my visits. This was my sixth trip to the conference, and it was fun to be there for the celebration. Prior to packing for each trip, I always wonder why I am going and whether it is worth the financial investment. Ultimately, I conclude there is always something new I need to learn about the craft of writing, publishing, or marketing. Most of all, I long to receive a revival in my writer’s heart and to listen for God’s gentle nudge: “This…
