I learned something today…something from a children’s book by Eric Carle called “Walter the Baker.” “Walter the Baker” is a fictional story about a baker who created a pretzel for a Duke and Duchess. At the end of the book,…

I just ran across some free sermons on parenting that I think are really helpful. Sometimes it’s nice to listen as opposed to read for a change. They’re great to listen to while you work out, in the car, etc.…

I love it when Shaan and I come across great finds at our local library. We read the sweetest book this week titled, “When You Were Born” by Dianna Hutts Aston: From the first page of the book: “When you…

I wanted to remind everyone that the discount code Dianna offered on Grapevine Studies products as part of her “May”keover Month post is still valid through 6/30. If you have not already taken advantage of this great offer, it will…

This week, a friend of mine reached out to me to see if I had any advice to help her young one cope with fear. As of late, he has developed all sorts of “fears,” such as fear of heights,…

I have found a GREAT little book for boys: Each page starts with “God’s Little Boy Is….” and then includes a character trait. Some examples include “Helpful, Giving, Wise, Friendly, Hard Working, Obedient,” etc. Each page then has a rhyme…

I’ve been thinking a lot about intentional living lately. Most of it probably stems from the upcoming guest blog series, “May”keover Month, which focuses on ways to be intentional in your shepherding routine with children (tune in to Shepherd My…

I looked at the calendar this morning and realized that, besides being tax day, it’s also the half-way point of April, which means we are just a few weeks away from the start of “May”keover Month! So what exactly is…

My senior year in high school, I gave a speech at graduation, and remember including this quote in the speech, “Let us then be up and doing, with a heart for any fate; Still achieving, still pursuing, learn to labor…