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...

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...

How To Pray For Your Children And Others

I have always struggled to know exactly what to pray for my children everyday. If they have a specific need or crisis, I know exactly what I should pray. But, if everything is going along like normal in their lives, my prayers become repetitious and boring. I recently...