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”

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”

Happy New Year!

Hi, friends. I wish you all a happy and blessed 2024. Before the holidays are officially over, here’s one last Christmas video. Remember Cheryl’s stories about Luna the beagle (if you’ve been following this blog)? Here’s the last chapter of her story. And here’s the button that leads to the page containing the other LunaContinue reading “Happy New Year!”

Merry Early Christmas!

I hope you will all have a happy Christmas starting tomorrow. If you would like a Christmas tale, here are a series of stories from the YouTube channel “Cheryl’s Stories.” They’re about a Beagle puppy named Luna, who experiences many Christmas festivities. She and her friends model helpfulness, giving, and remembering the true meaning ofContinue reading “Merry Early Christmas!”

What Does Your Dream Land Look Like?

How would your dream home—or even bigger, your dream homeland—look like? You may have remembered the post I wrote about my imaginary mansion. Here’s the post if you haven’t seen it. But you know, I were to describe my dream land…well, for starters, it would include my own dog sled team, and I can zoomContinue reading “What Does Your Dream Land Look Like?”