One of my favorite things to do is talk to children about the true story behind The Marvelous Mud House! First, I want to know what they learned from the story. I love to hear their responses like “be content with what you have and help others” and “people are more important than stuff” and “God always…
Any child who has experienced being hurt by a friend, or felt the shame of stealing, or witnessed the nightly news probably already knows that there is darkness in our world, but they also need to know the origin of that darkness.
Lessons from my Dad My dad had the questionable habit of picking up hitchhikers in the mid-eighties, especially in winter. One icy school morning, my little sister and I snuggled up in the back seat of our station wagon, while my dad pulled over to invite a stranger into the front seat. A few miles…
*These posts are written to be read as a devotional to your child. Isn’t it wonderful when someone gives you a present? Whether it’s a birthday present or a Christmas present, or just an every day “because you are special” present, it’s always really fun to get a present isn’t it? What is the BEST…