Story
Inspiration and resources for telling your story, and the stories of others, to the next generation.
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Making the Jump: From Hybrid Publishing to Traditional (Interview with Michael Dowling)
A few years ago, I reviewed a delightful book, Frog’s Rainy-Day Story and Other Fables written by Michael Dowling and illustrated by his wife, Sarah. The book has recently made the jump from a hybrid publisher to a traditional publisher. If you’re a writer, you know this calls for a celebration! You can read my full review of Frog’s Rainy-Day Story. Or, if you’re short on time, here’s a short snippet from that blog post: “Frog’s Rainy-Day Story encompasses eight tales and over fifty colorful illustrations. Each story ends with a simple sentence summarizing the truth learned from the story. Also at the end of each story is a page stating…
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GOD’S PERFECT PEACE: Book Review & Giveaway
Do you know a child who wrestles with worries at bedtime? I do. GOD’S PERFECT PEACE may be the Bedtime Blessings book to help our little ones settle their minds for rest. Check out my review to see if this book is a good fit for a precious child you know. Plus, there’s a special giveaway with this one!
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Free American History Resources: List #2 for Grades 6 – 12
Not too long ago, I posted a list of free American history resources I found during my research for a writing project. Since then, I’ve accumulated a great deal more to present you with a second list! This list focuses on resources for grades 6 – 12, but many items are adaptable for younger students.
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3 Ways Moms Can Encourage Dads to Spiritually Lead the Family
In a culture where 68% of people surveyed said they were most influenced by the Christian model of their mothers; there are ways moms can encourage dads to spiritually lead the family.Are you a mom who does most of the spiritual training in your home? In 2019, Barna conducted a Household of Faith study which reported: “It appears that spiritual development in the home is driven by mothers. Two-thirds (68%) say they were most influenced by the Christian model of their mothers, compared to less than half (46%) who point to their fathers. More than a third (37%) looks back further into their lineage, to the spiritual influence of their…
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Book Review: Remmy’s Sticky Situation (Sawyer)
Have you ever heard a child drawing a wrong conclusion and erroneously blame a friend? That can be a sticky situation to resolve. Introduce children to Remmy’s Sticky Situation to discover ideas of how to make things right. Let’s take a peek inside this picture book set to release May 2, 2025, by Designed2Glow Publishing.
