The other day, my daughter told me about a book she and Grandma heard during story time at the local library. She said it was called Charlie Anderson, a title I’d never run across before. My interest was piqued when she told me it was about a cat named Charlie, who leaves his people and […]
I’m happy to announce that Renee Shafer is the winner of Silent Grief: Hope for Surviving Early Miscarriage! Thanks to all who entered! Those who didn’t win may purchase Silent Grief for $2.99 here on Kindle or here on PDF for $2.99. Kendra says it’s also coming soon in a printed form, so stay tuned for that; I’ll
While we’re talking of books, here are a few I’ve fallen in love with recently. Jayber Crow by Wendell Berry Wendell Berry is one part farmer and one part poet. I love his writing—slow, earthen, and timeless. He writes about small town America, and the land, and love, and prayer, and what it means to be human.
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Update: As of Monday, April 27, this giveaway is closed. ***** Hi there, ladies. Today I’m helping introduce a new e-book, just released by Kendra Graber. It’s called Silent Grief: Hope for Surviving Early Miscarriage. Kendra has six children in her home, and four more who are awaiting her with Jesus. Some of you will
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Some time ago I complained heartily about the fault lines running thickly through the story of Rumpelstiltskin. Remember? “If anyone can hand me a better version that actually makes sense of the key elements in the story, be it a paragraph or a page, I will publish it here. Put on your thinking cap; ask
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Well, you guys sure made enough fuss about “only one book!” Did I say “only one book”? I did not. I suppose “favorite” does tend to sound rather exclusive… except to those of us who love best whatever we are savoring at the moment… [grin] Well done! I am pleased to find that you powered
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Update: As of 11/26/2014, this giveaway is closed. ***** Dear folks, I’m delighted to announce two things today— First, Dorcas Smucker is paying a virtual visit to this spot {right here right now} as she makes her rounds on a blog tour, with our own private interview coming right up… And second, she is giving away
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Hello folks! Today I’d like to introduce you to two good reads, recently available online. First, I’m happy to announce the new blog of my friend Stephanie J. Leinbach. (Yes, the J. is important.) Some of you know of her already through her book “Light My Candle: Prayers in the Darkness of Miscarriage.” She is
[Exasperated sigh after story hour at the Zooks] Are there or are there not just some really psychotic characters in the story of Rumpelstiltskin? First we have the proud father, who tells a complete lie to the king and sends his daughter’s future up in smoke. Oh, good thinking, Pops. Then we have the king.
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The cookbook we’re using in our “Cooking School” is a delightful one from Betty Crocker: [easyazon_link asin=”0471753092″ locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”confession022-20″]Betty Crocker Kids Cook![/easyazon_link] We also like [easyazon_link asin=”1570710309″ locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”confession022-20″]365 Foods Kids Love to Eat[/easyazon_link], but it’s not colorful, spiral-bound, and glossy. [smile] [easyazon_link asin=”0471753092″ locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”confession022-20″][/easyazon_link] We’re also enjoying
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