I planned to talk about celebrating our differences and how God has made us wonderfully diverse. I love cultures, languages, and people. I love meeting people who are from different places than I am, who have different ideas than I do—there is a richness in having friends and acquaintances all over the world. When we …
In this episode we discuss Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy. We also look at books that help children learn to stand up for others in helpful and creative ways. Books Discussed in This Episode: Transcript: Welcome to “Books that Spark,” a podcast for parents and caregivers, celebrating books, that spark imagination, emotion, questions, …
I’ve been thinking about this phrase as it applies to discipleship. It’s not quite the right expression because it seems that if we’re discipling in the nooks and crannies of life, we aren’t making it a priority. That’s not what I’m wanting to say. Discipleship should be a priority that fills the nooks and crannies …
In this episode we look at books that help create conversations leading to defining moments when we can encourage our children to be who God created them to be. Books Discussed in This Episode: Transcript: Welcome to “Books that Spark,” a podcast for parents and caregivers, celebrating books, that spark imagination, emotion, questions, and discussion, …
Episode 28: Using Teachable and Defining Moments with Our Kids Read More »
Happy New Year! I love new beginnings. Even though just a short couple hours ago, it was still 2020, there is just something in our hearts that recognizes and welcomes new beginnings. It’s now 2021, and we walk into this new year with hopes and dreams and plans. Of course, we also recognize that some …
In this episode we look at stories about missionaries and other heroes of faith as we end 2020 with a challenge to pray for our brothers and sisters around the world working to carry the Gospel to those who do not yet know Christ. Books Discussed in This Episode: Transcript: Welcome to “Books that Spark” …
Episode 27: Helping our Kids Embrace World Family and Missions Read More »
Do you ever feel like the Energizer Bunny? Or maybe the Energizer Bunny when those batteries start to run down? I do. My mom used to say, as her health was getting worse, that her brain was still going 90 miles per hour. She wanted to do so many things, but she couldn’t. The spirit …
In this episode we look at books to help our children when they are grieving and are dealing with difficult emotions. Books Discussed in This Episode Links for more help on the subject of grief: Here are some online articles about helping children cope with grief: https://www.lifeway.com/en/articles/children-and-grief Resources: Helping Children Through Grief https://www.parents.com/kids/development/behavioral/helping-kids-cope-grief/ How to …
In this episode, we discuss great bedtime stories to help our kids go to sleep, some excellent resources for parents trying to help their kids sleep through the night, and other resources for parents to take time to rest in God’s presence. Books Discussed in This Episode Free Downloads Transcript: Welcome to “Books that Spark,” …
Episode 25: Helping Our Kids and Ourselves Find Sleep and Rest Read More »
Remember those in prison, as if you were there yourself. Remember also those being mistreated, as if you felt their pain in your own bodies. (Hebrews13:3, NLT) Turkeys Thankfulness Reindeer Joy Feasts Friends And Presents…we can’t forget the presents! That’s what we think of this time of year. For many, we also think of IDOP – …
