Month: January 2025

Why God Made the Rainbow and Other Biblical Answers to Young Readers’ Questions by Karen Ferguson

January 30, 2025

Kids are full of questions, aren’t they? It’s because they are blessed with a natural curiosity and wonder which many adults outgrow.  Those recurring “What?” “When?” “Where? “How?” and “Why? questions form the basis of how they learn and understand new things. Even for young children, not all questions fall into the Why is the … More Why God Made the Rainbow and Other Biblical Answers to Young Readers’ Questions by Karen Ferguson

Maisie Discovers Her Fingerprint: A Picture Book Review by Gail Cartee

January 27, 2025

Maisie Discovers Her Fingerprint written by Sandra Kay Chambers is a picture book written to help children understand that God created each of us in a unique and special way.  Children will enjoy the repetitive text and will soon join in with the “Yes, Yes, Yes” and “No, No, No,” all the while learning about … More Maisie Discovers Her Fingerprint: A Picture Book Review by Gail Cartee

Author Interview with Valerie Ellis by Sue Irwin

January 23, 2025

A few months ago, I heard Valerie Ellis speak at a webinar for children’s book writers. When I heard the title of her upcoming book, I couldn’t wait to learn more about it. Today, I’m happy to introduce Valerie and to join her in celebrating the launch of Let’s Go! Bible Adventures! Real Bible Stories … More Author Interview with Valerie Ellis by Sue Irwin

Why Can’t Everything be a Masterpiece?

January 20, 2025

Last year I watched 52 movies, and read 48 books. But I didn’t like them all. Some movies I hated. Some books I rolled my eyes at, or finished with the thought of “Finally. Now, I can read something good!” As I finished the year reading A Christmas Carol, I was struck by this question: … More Why Can’t Everything be a Masterpiece?

Welcome to The Writing Games! by Pam Halter

January 16, 2025

It’s 2025. A new year to get ideas, write, submit, and get rejected. I mean, let’s be positive. Write, submit and get picked up by your dream publishing house! Woot! But it often feels like we’re playing a kids’ game, doesn’t it? I thought this after I read Julie Lavender’s blog post on the Blue … More Welcome to The Writing Games! by Pam Halter

Hatching Our Ideas

January 13, 2025

Which came first? The chicken or the egg? As I am writing this post, I hear the faint “cheep, cheep” of a newly hatched chick—one of my son’s latest projects. So I can’t help but think about that old adage. Of course, as a Christian, I know the chicken came first because God created birds … More Hatching Our Ideas

A NEW YEAR: Letting Go of The Old by Marci Whitehurst

January 9, 2025

It’s that time again… It’s a new year! A new you! For only $19.99 per day, you can have the ____ of your dreams! It’s a new year, so what are your goals? Be sure to write down everything you’ve ever wanted to achieve and make it a goal in January!! Obviously, I jest, but … More A NEW YEAR: Letting Go of The Old by Marci Whitehurst

axe throwing

Axe Throwing and Writers

January 6, 2025

Axe Throwing Have you ever participated in axe throwing? I have. Multiple times, and I love it. There’s even a World Axe Throwing League. Who knew? Hurling axes at a wooden target and scoring multiple bull’s eyes, what’s not to love? Of course, there are just as many, if not more, times the axe thuds … More Axe Throwing and Writers

Happy 2025: Focusing on Fellowship in the New Year

Hebrews 10: Focusing on Fellowship in 2025

January 2, 2025

How can we prioritize fellowship with the Lord and with other believers in the new year? Join in a discussion of Hebrews 10 to find out. … More Hebrews 10: Focusing on Fellowship in 2025