It has been awhile since I've seen Gospel tracts. The 8-year-old got a hold of these before I did and had her eyes wide when she looked at them. (See pic below.) I went to see what she was looking at, and my initial response was, "These ain't your grandma's Gospel tracts." :p hahaha! Take... Continue Reading →
Adored: 365 Devotions for Young Women
Some things may never change, but the world is certainly a bit different from when I was younger. There seem to be more "layers" to life than ever before with new developments in technology and upgrades to everything you can think of. If this fast-paced life may be a little overwhelming to us older and... Continue Reading →
God’s Big Plans for Me Storybook Bible
Today I thought, "Yes! I have finally established my God-time plan!" God Time is what I call me doing my devotional, praying, and reading the Bible. I discovered my plan a couple months ago. Different stories are a bonus for me. This was an excitement for me when I saw it because I thought, "Devotional?... Continue Reading →
Museum of the Bible Books
This summer, we were doing Bible trivia. I thought, "How do these people know so much? They must read their Bibles more than I do!" Honestly, though, I DO know something. I know that Jesus came down to Earth to set us free from our sins and that he died on the cross and rose again.... Continue Reading →
Lizzy the Lioness
If you turn on the TV or computer, you may sometimes see the news stories and headlines of current events around the world that may cause fear. There are natural disasters, diseases, wars, and so much more that can make us afraid. Even adults are scared of uncertain times, and we may need a reminder... Continue Reading →
The Star
We are a bunch of writers and storytellers around here and a few months ago we were thinking of taking already-written stories and telling the stories from the point-of-view of another character. We did think of writing a story from the donkey's viewpoint of the Christmas story, but now we don't have to! It is... Continue Reading →
Maverick and Me
I know there are many people and animals out there who are lost or lonely. When I saw this story, I was really moved by how one person's action led to a very happy dog in a loving family. So now, I think it's great to have compassion, just like the woman in the story... Continue Reading →
Books for Young Readers [September 2017]
Here's a look at some new resources from Zondervan this month for your family: *Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. Zondervan Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram *Captain Snout and the Super Power Questions Note: ANTs = Automatic Negative Thoughts Melody (age 10): I think a lot. I also ask... Continue Reading →
Same Kind of Different as Me
I love a good story. Whether it is a made-up story from a book or a story my grandmother told me about her childhood, I think stories have a way of connecting people. Our church has been celebrating different "heritage months" through the year, and it has brought about many stories. There have been stories... Continue Reading →
Jeremy Camp – The Answer
The Answer is a good album and full of good songs. It is also fun and powerful with God. - Emily (8) *Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here *Jeremy Camp - The Answer Released: October 6, 2017 Label: Sparrow Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Spotify | BUY... Continue Reading →
Matthew West – All In
Matthew wrote his new album All In with the goal of encouraging himself and others to get up off the sidelines of their faith and really live it out – to go all in in your time with God, all in with your family, all in with your community, and all in battling your fears... Continue Reading →
Love You Always
Love you always. Sometimes, depending on which kind of family you're from, it's hard to believe you are truly loved. And I get that! Maybe your family is fighting. Or you can't stand the price of food these days. But deep inside, even when my family is fighting (or when I'm the one fighting!) I... Continue Reading →
God Our Maker Series
These two books from Gary Bower's God Our Maker series are adorable. God Paints the World and God Loves the World are great books to start a little library for a new little one. You know I love a book with a good rap rhyme. The illustrations stand out with bright colors and will be... Continue Reading →
Chance of Showers
My mom got an email when summer started, and through this, I got a great opportunity to go to a girls' group called Project Serve. I had to pray about it. God was telling me yes, so I told my mom yes, I would go. The group was led by our choir director. In Project... Continue Reading →
Books for Young Readers [August 2017]
Here's a look at some new resources from Zondervan this month for your family: *Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. Zondervan Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram *Little Jesus, Little Me Sweet book with the main character being Jesus as a little toddler. This is my favorite from the... Continue Reading →
Books for Young Readers [July 2017]
*Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. Zondervan Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Here's a look at some new resources from Zondervan this month for your family: *The Bedtime Book Sometimes I can't sleep, so I have different sleeping strategies. One time I DID try counting sheep, all the... Continue Reading →
Books for Young Readers [June 2017]
*Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. Zondervan Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Here's a look at some new resources from Zondervan this month for your family: *The Berenstain Bears Bless Our Gramps and Gran This book is about grandparents. My favorite part is the pictures of Noah with... Continue Reading →
Love Letters from God: Bible Stories for a Girl’s Heart
*Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. LOVE LETTERS FROM GOD: Bible Stories for a Girl’s Heart Released: April 4, 2017 Author: Glenys Nellist Illustrator: Rachel Clowes Publisher: Zonderkidz Price: $16.99 Page Count: 32 Ages: 4-8 Website | FB | Twitter MELODY (AGE 10) What is it about: This book is about different girls, who,... Continue Reading →
Mandisa – Out of the Dark
*Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. *Mandisa - Out of the Dark Released: May 19, 2017 Label: Sparrow Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | BUY | #OutOfTheDark | #FlyBy Story Behind The Album Mandisa wrote her song “Overcomer” in 2013 to encourage her close friend Kisha, who was battling breast... Continue Reading →
Books for Young Readers [May 2017]
*Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. Zondervan Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Here's a look at some new resources from Zondervan this month for your family: *Jesus Loves Me! I like that this book uses animals to express the feeling of the story. I also liked the text... Continue Reading →
Compassion International + Hillsong Young & Free
Introduction + Captions by: Melody (10) Photos by: Norm (dad) More info here --> compassion.com Everybody was cheering. The music was blasting. I just was one of the many who was there, but I was also a Compassion volunteer, a volunteer who helped some kids get sponsored. Why We Were There At first, I was... Continue Reading →
Moy Chronicles 