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  • Book cover of Raising Kids to Follow Christ

    Book Review: Raising Kids to Follow Christ

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    In 2023, George Barna released the findings of a study done on spirituality and biblical worldviews stating that 90 percent of children 13 – 14 years old believe there are not absolute moral truths; 68% of parents think of themselves as Christians but only 2% of them have a true biblical worldview; and 56% of children’s pastors believe there is no moral truth. (Barna, George. Raising Spiritual Champions, 2023). Those are unsettling stats. If you’re looking for practical ways to point children to Christ, then consider this book review of Raising Kids to Follow Christ written by Lee Ann Mancini.

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    BEDTIME WITH MOMMY: Book Review {Giveaway}

    December 10, 2021
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    The Day I Learned the Truth about Santa

    November 27, 2020

    Reassuring Reluctant Readers

    August 16, 2019
  • Child's hands holding a bird's nest. Text: 10 Family Activities Enriching the Easter Season

    10 Family Activities Enriching the Easter Season

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    I'm delighted to have award-winning writer, Sally Cressman as my guest today. She's sharing 10 activities for us to do with our families in the six weeks before Easter--the Lenten season. If you want to learn more about what Lent is, you can check out this article at Focus on the Family. Sally Cressman has written for Focus on the Family, Clubhouse magazine, LifeWay, the Moms in Prayer blog, and the Nashville Christian Family magazine. She raised three children and served in children’s ministry for over thirty years. Welcome, Sally!

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    Spiritual Birthdays

    May 6, 2021
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    5 PRAYERS TO TEACH OUR CHILDREN (Guest Post)

    March 22, 2024
    5 Steps to Use Faith-Based Books

    5 Simple Steps for Using Faith-Based Picture Books to Point Little Ones to God

    March 25, 2021
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    My Tender Heart Prayer Book {Review & Giveaway}

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    “Bless the children of the world, the ones I do not know who, like me, need love every day and space to learn and grow.” (excerpt from the “Children of the World Prayer” in My Tender Heart Prayer book). Is this a prayer you’d like to teach children? If so, consider this book review (and giveaway!) of My Tender Heart Bible.

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    Back-to-School Picture Book to Inspire All Students: The Kid Who Changed the World

    August 13, 2024
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    THE WONDER OF UNDER Book Review

    May 3, 2024
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    MEMORY MAKING MOM: Book Review & Giveaway

    May 4, 2019
  • Woman sitting at a computer. Text: 5 Tips for becoming a writer after age 40

    5 Tips for Becoming a Writer After Age 40

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    Are you over forty and wondering if it’s too late to become a writer? I was forty-six years old when I began writing for publications. If you enjoy writing and would like to pursue publication, I’d like to encourage you with five tips. But first, let’s address the question of how to begin.

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    3 Ways Our Words Can Make a Difference

    January 1, 2022
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    Free American History Resources: List 1

    August 27, 2022
    Photo of child's legs and wearing red rain boots, standing under a huge black umbrella. Text: When Your Child is Sad: Tipe for Helping Kids Cope. Guest Post by Michelle Nietert and Tama Fortner. www.sallymatheny.com

    When Your Child Is Sad: Tips for Helping Kids Cope {Guest Post|

    March 28, 2023
  • Share the Joy! Book Review

    Share the Joy! Book Review {& Giveaway!}

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    December is finally here and it’s time to share the joy! One way to do that with your little ones is by reading a Christmas Lift-the-Flap book: Share the Joy! Also, since this is a season of giving, the publisher, Paraclete Press, is generously donating a copy of this book to be given to one of you! Check for the details at the end of the post.

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    PUMPKIN DAY FOR BOO AND BELLE: Book Review and Giveaway

    September 18, 2025
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    Back-to-School Picture Book to Inspire All Students: The Kid Who Changed the World

    August 13, 2024
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    The Laura Ingalls Wilder Companion Guide: Review {and Giveaway!}

    July 14, 2024
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