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WriteBonnieRose Resources for Teaching U.S. Gov. & Election: Review {& Giveaway!}
Recently, I had the pleasure of receiving from WriteBonnieRose resources for teaching about the U.S. government system and the election process. Today, I’ll share a review of the products I received. Plus, WriteBonnieRose has kindly donated a giveaway! The three products I received were . . .
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God’s Goodness During COVID-19 {Guest Post}
Summer 2020 is coming to an end. It’s been a doozy for many folks, including Carrie Wood, who contracted COVID-19. Recently, she shared her testimony about the goodness of God during COVID-19. I asked her if she would share encouraging and timely message with you all. Allow me to introduce you to Carrie. She’s a kindergarten . . .
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When We Don’t Know Who to Believe
Daily, we hear conflicting news from the media, from those in authority, as well as from family and friends. It's unsettling when we don’t know who to believe. That fear displays itself in various forms from tight-lipped agitation to fist-pounding anger, or just downright, gut-wrenching angst. While some messengers have hidden agendas, others are sincerely well-meaning. But, we’re not even sure if the well-meaning folks know all the facts. Is there anyone who really knows the truth? (excerpt from this week's post)
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Go Virtual with Write2Ignite and Joyce M. Hostetter!
Go virtual with Write2Ignite and Joyce Hostetter! If you're unfamiliar with these two fabulous names, then please allow me to share a little about them with you. The first year I attended a Write2Ignite Conference (W2I) was in 2012. It was the first conference I’d attended which specifically catered to Christian writers of children’s and young adult literature. God used that experience to open multiple doors of blessings. One of those was the privilege of taking a writing class taught by the award-winning author, Joyce Moyer Hostetter. Her presentation: “Telling the Truth Through Fiction” and the resources she gave were . . .
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How Do We Tell the Next Generation to Not Live in Fear?
Daily, we hear news of division, destruction, disease, and death. Our kids and grandkids hear some form of this as well. Whether it’s via television, the internet, friends, or family. Perhaps they are witnessing it firsthand in their communities, possibly in their own homes. It’s easy to become overwhelmed and discouraged. So, how do we tell the next generation to not live in fear? First, we, the parents, must learn and practice brave faith-living, so our encouragement is received as genuine. Then, we utilize the power of words . . .
