Summer Poetry Challenge
Doesn’t a summer poetry challenge sound like a good idea? It sounded like a good idea to me, somewhere back in January—somewhere long, long ago, when the summer of 2020…
Read moreDoesn’t a summer poetry challenge sound like a good idea? It sounded like a good idea to me, somewhere back in January—somewhere long, long ago, when the summer of 2020…
Read moreWatercress. Does God actually care about something as trivial as watercress? Would He really mind if a struggling street vendor called it “the best watercress”—“the finest in town”? Even if…
Read moreWe all recognize the fact that hands-on projects are a wonderful idea. They encourage creativity. They keep children happy and occupied. They build an appetite for productive and constructive pastimes…
Read moreDo we have a double standard? Have you ever heard anybody answer “Yes!” to that question? Especially a “Yes!” with a big, enthusiastic exclamation mark at the end? Do we…
Read moreWhat does it really mean to have hearts at home? Several years ago I was listening to my minister’s wife as she talked to a group of young women about…
Read moreDid you see the sun go down last night? Did you realize that it marked a turning point in the calendar? The 21st of June happens to be the longest…
Read moreWhat exactly are Christian poetry classics? When we come to exact definitions, we sometimes get ourselves into ludicrous situations. Take the word classic, for example. What’s classic? Is it a…
Read moreHave you ever wondered how to teach English in a way that will actually be of service to your student after they graduate from high school? Language arts has the…
Read moreHave you read your child’s books? I know that’s a bit of a difficult question. In theory, every mother thinks it would be a nice thing if she had time…
Read moreIf you have ever struggled with regret that daily responsibilities leave you little or no time to work for God, then “Mary’s Secret” by Catherine Douglas Bell is the story…
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