How To Handle Criticism

Last week I wrote a post on humility using this book because of the great information it contained on the subject. I highly recommend this book for not just improving brother and sister relationships, but any relationship. The wisdom shared by Sarah, Stephen, and...

A Lesson On Humility and a Book Review

If you read my blog very much, you know that I am a fan of the Mally family’s books. It doesn’t matter what subject they are addressing, you will always get from their books— ways to improve your walk with the Lord. A few years back I picked up one of...

The Month of Love

February might be considered the month of love as we approach Valentine’s day. We see red and pink hearts , beautiful bouquets, and candy in heart shaped boxes. Hearts everywhere. Thinking about love and giving your heart to another person often starts at an...

Finding Encouragement

Do you ever have times in your life when you are looking for just a little encouragement? Maybe you need to complete a difficult task, or deal with life issues, or fix relationships. This week I was thinking about this and stumbled across a Helen Keller biography in...

My Own Lightning by Lauren Wolk: A Book Review

Lauren Wolk is a great, modern day storyteller for middle graders. This book is a sequel to her Newbery Honor Winner, Wolf Hollow. Although I absolutely loved Wolf Hollow, I would be cautious to recommend it due to the brutality of the bully in that book. I would...