Hi, all. Don’t forget my writing challenge, which I posted last week. I actually wrote my own little tale in the comments (and you’re free to add another scene to it if you want). Here’s the button that leads to the post.
Category Archives: Fun Activities
Want to Write Your Own Story?
How about a fun activity, you all? Try writing a story in 100 words or less. You choose any genre you want (Fantasy, historical fiction, contemporary fiction, and science fiction. Or a mashup of any of them). You can get inspiration from any of these pictures below, or from all six. All photos are fromContinue reading “Want to Write Your Own Story?”
Fantasy Books for Homeschooling
Does your child love fantasy, and you want to incorporate more kid-friendly fantasy books to your homeschooling curriculum? More importantly, do you want more books that strengthen your child’s faith? Middle Grade author Allen Brokken offers literacy materials based on his Towers of Light series, which whisks kids from frontier, prairie life to a fantasticalContinue reading “Fantasy Books for Homeschooling”
Summer Reading…Are You In?
Need to be motivated to read more during the summer, especially if you want your kids to expand their imagination, thinking, and curiosity about the world? How about taking on a summer reading challenge? Hey, even grown-ups can participate and explore their choice of books. There’s probably a summer reading program at your local library,Continue reading “Summer Reading…Are You In?”
To All the Father Figures Out There
If you’re a dad, grandpa, teacher, or mentor to someone who doesn’t have a father around, Happy Father’s Day! Pick a tie, from me to you. And if you don’t have a father present in your life, remember that if you have accepted Jesus as your forever friend, you have His Father as your Father.Continue reading “To All the Father Figures Out There”
Happy Mother’s Day!
To all the moms, grandmas, aunts, teachers, and other mother figures out there, Happy Mother’s Day! Here’s a bouquet of flowers from me to you.
My Book-in-Progress…and Dog Treats
Hi, everyone. I’m still writing my book, The Galdur Snow Dog. For those of you who are just reading this blog, it’s a middle-grade book about a special breed of dog from the fictional island Galdur. They have magical traits, such as: Sneezing colors into the snow Running across water Smelling like vanilla peppermint DidContinue reading “My Book-in-Progress…and Dog Treats”
A Summer (Or Spring) Dessert
It’s April, you all, and I’ve been having spring weather, complete with rain. Oh April showers, bring May…okay, I’ll stop. But summer will be here before you know it, and why not prepare for it with an ice cream recipe? Or, you can make a new recipe now while it’s spring. Here’s one for aContinue reading “A Summer (Or Spring) Dessert”
Easter Crafts and Recipes
Getting ready for Easter? Or to be truer to why Christians celebrate, Resurrection Day? If you’re still looking for things to do that day, Clubhouse Magazine has recipe and craft ideas for you to check out. Here are a few examples: Aren’t these sock bunnies cute? This recipe for Easter Crown Bread is an EasternContinue reading “Easter Crafts and Recipes”
A Unique Prayer Activity
Here’s a prayer activity that’s great for any Christian, young and old. You write prayer requests on cards, complete with photos of people and things you’re praying for. Keep them in a box, then pull the cards out as reminders on who or what needs prayer. Focus on the Family’s Clubhouse Magazine has the directionsContinue reading “A Unique Prayer Activity”
