And then he told them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone. (Mark 16:15, NLT) Praise his glorious name forever! Let the whole earth be filled with his glory. Amen and amen! (Psalm 72:19, NLT) We’ve heard it every day for about a year now: “Stay Home, Stay Safe.” As COVID survivors, we obey those words, but as disciples of Christ, we are 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,” …
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Teach them to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up. (Deuteronomy 11:19, NLT) As we draw closer to Christmas, we always ask what we’re going to give our kids this year, meaning what …
Keeping Christ at the center of our Christmas celebration can be challenging. Observing Advent can help keep our focus on Christ as well as build memories and family traditions that can make Christmas even more meaningful for our families. Giveaway: Books Discussed in This Episode: Transcript Welcome to “Books that Spark,” a podcast for parents …
Ever wonder what God’s perspective is on each our current situations? Are you overwhelmed by your circumstances? Are you stressed by COVID, politics, or the social unrest we’re experiencing right now? Are you living a life you never planned because of choices you made that you now regret? Are you buried by debt? Are you …
In this episode we look at some great books about individuals who made a difference in the world while living with special needs, how we can overcome our own challenges, and how we can appreciate the uniqueness of each person. Books Discussed in This Episode Giveaway for October – This week is the last chance …
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In today’s episode we discuss the strength and power found in joy, and we explore how to help our children make a difference in the world through joy and kindness. We also look at how to help our children be resilient and joyful through hard times. Books and Resources Discussed in This Episode: Insanity of …
I wrote a blog post once about how we all need to tell our stories. Second Corinthians tells us there is a purpose in what we’ve lived through—helping others who are walking through the same thing now (2 Corinthians 1:3-5). However, as I mentioned in the discussion with Cassie Rajewich in my podcast this week, …
In this episode I interview author Glenys Nellist and discuss her many wonderful books for babies and children. Her newest book, Little Mole’s Christmas Gift launches today, and we’re giving away a signed copy to someone at the end of October. Just comment below to be entered into the contest. Giveaway Books Recommended in this …
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Have you ever asked for forgiveness in the following ways? I’m sorry, but… This is probably the most common false apology. This is where we justify what we did, and like C. S. Lewis points out in his wonderful essay “On Forgiveness,” if what we did is justifiable, it doesn’t need forgiveness. I’m sorry you …
