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LET’S BE FRIENDS: Book Review & Giveaway
When my girls were tweens, I remember praying together for God to give them wisdom in building friendships. Is it challenging for your tweens to find faithful friends? Let me introduce you to a devotional book for tweens about finding and keeping strong friendships: LET’S BE FRIENDS. Plus, we have a giveaway with this one!
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The Story of the Book & Glow Go-Bags [Swannanoa Valley]
Over one thousand books arrived for the Book & Glow Go-Bags! No doubt, a thousand more would have poured in had we not tried to keep the project manageable. The books are like the miraculous fishes and loaves that God continues to use to bring joy to children and youth in western North Carolina. So, what is the story behind the Book & Glow Go-Bags project? Essentially, I thought small. But God thought BIG.
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Hurricane Helene – Our Family’s Story
Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina late at night on Thursday, September 26, two nights before my birthday. Early Friday morning, we could already see that numerous downed trees and a lack of electricity in our area would prevent our family from gathering for a birthday celebration. The best birthday gift was definitely learning that all my family and extended family were safe. However, during those first phone calls to check on one another, we were not fully aware of the devastation happening around us, especially for our daughter Emily and her family, who lived in Black Mountain, NC.
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ONE VOTE, TWO VOTES, I VOTE, YOU VOTE Book Review
The librarian zipped straight to a specific shelf when I asked her if she had a favorite children’s book about the election process. After reading several books, she thought the best one was ONE VOTE, TWO VOTES, I VOTE, YOU VOTE, written by Bonnie Worth. Let’s see if this book will garner your vote as the best children’s book about voting.
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GOD, I FEEL SCARED Book Review
“Scared happens to us all, and that’s okay. But God doesn’t want you to stay afraid.” This is the theme in the picture book GOD, I FEEL SCARED (Zonderkidz, p.30). Three weeks ago, Hurricane Helene caused more destruction than anyone expected. As it swept through communities, it left behind inconceivable devastation and fear. Sadly, my daughter and her family experienced this in their Black Mountain/Swannanoa Valley community. Thankfully, they and their home are okay. Or, as she says, “We’re okay, but we’re not okay.” If your family has been affected by recent storms—figuratively or literally—then consider reading together GOD, I FEEL SCARED.
