I have attached a link to an email sent out by author, blogger, and speaker Penny Reeve. She was kind to ask three children's authors, one of whom was me, about why we write. Enjoy! https://www.pennyreeve.com/the-penny-drops/no-small-thing-why-three-childrens-authors-write-for-kids
Summer is almost gone, but so many good ideas and thoughts in this article, written by Janet Ashmore, children's book author. A digital detox for kids is one of the best ways to reset unhealthy screen habits, especially during summer breaks when free time can easily become screen time. Parents who help guide this break... Continue Reading →
This is my first published devotional with "Arise Daily Devos." https://arisedailydevos.wordpress.com/2025/07/18/words-that-wound-words-that-heal/
Today's post was written by middle-schooler Lydia Wyatt to honor her grandmother, Sudie Wyatt. psalm71blog was begun to remind us of the importance of sharing God with the next generation. This writing shows the influence that a loving grandmother can have. This young lady had developed a lot of wisdom in a short time. This... Continue Reading →
This blog was written in response to a prompt from the Five-Minute Writing community. You've likely heard Aesop's timeless fable of "The Tortoise and the Hare." In this beloved story, two very different characters find themselves in an unexpected race. The hare, confident in his natural speed and agility, believes victory is guaranteed. After all,... Continue Reading →
(This is a prompt from the Five-Minute Friday writing group.) This is a picture of my mom and dad on a summer day when we had a yard full of family over for a cookout and fun. It looks like Dad was playing a little baseball. Mother was tickled about something that clearly delighted her.... Continue Reading →
This past Saturday, I had the joy of speaking at the Ladies' Day at Oliver Creek church. The room was filled with familiar faces and dear friends, many of whom knew my mother and father when they lived in this area. There's something particularly special about sharing God's word in a place where your family's... Continue Reading →
I'm going to confess something: I have flight issues. Not the cancel-your-trip kind—the white-knuckling-the-armrest kind! My flying debut? Solo with an 18-month-old while heading to Germany to join my military husband. Let's just say it wasn't exactly a scene from a travel commercial. For years afterward, I wouldn't board a plane without clutching my husband's... Continue Reading →
Just as God watches over the sparrows and knows when one falls, He watches over us with even greater care. When danger comes, He often works through the community of believers and strangers to protect and rescue us. I hope you enjoy the following story. Mother and Father Sparrow were working so hard on their... Continue Reading →
This past weekend I was honored to speak at a ladies' retreat held at Country Lake Christian Retreat Center in Underwood, Indiana. The beautiful setting among the trees and alongside a lake provided the perfect backdrop for our time together. These kinds of days fill my heart to overflowing. Most of the time I get... Continue Reading →
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