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Thursday Round Up: A Party, an Interview, a Podcast, and More!

Happy Thursday, friends! I have FOUR fun things to share with you today. First, here’s a picture of this week’s joy—getting to spend a sweet hour at New Providence Presbyterian Church praising God and thanking Him for His love and care with an after school “Tender Heart Praise Party”  for preschoolers through first graders and their… Continue reading Thursday Round Up: A Party, an Interview, a Podcast, and More!

Understanding Jesus’ Tears: Comfort in Our Sadness

“Jesus wept.” (John 11:35) That’s the shortest verse in the Bible, but maybe one of the most moving. Jesus was weeping because his good friend Lazarus had died. Moments later, after four days of being dead, Jesus would bring Lazarus back to life, but first He felt distraught and sad—like we would.  That’s because Jesus was… Continue reading Understanding Jesus’ Tears: Comfort in Our Sadness

Prayer Puppy: A Fun Companion for My Tender Heart Devotions

My Tender Heart Devotions was recently reviewed over at Practical Resources for Churches by Elizabeth Christie who, along with her three-year-old daughter, gave it a lovely endorsement.  You can read the whole review here. The review is full of creative ways to use the book in church, home and school settings. What’s my favorite suggestion?… Continue reading Prayer Puppy: A Fun Companion for My Tender Heart Devotions

MY TENDER HEART DEVOTIONS: A Pre-Release Interview

With just under two weeks until My Tender Heart Devotions hits shelves everywhere, I’m busy getting ready doing things like booking church, school and store events, preparing crafts, writing guest posts for my informal blog tour and… doing interviews! And an interview is exactly what’s in store for you today over at Kathy O’Neill’s blog.… Continue reading MY TENDER HEART DEVOTIONS: A Pre-Release Interview

Introducing Children to Homelessness with Kindness and Compassion: Five Fun Facts about Not Pop-Pop with Angela De Groot

Today I’m delighted to have debut picture book author Angela De Groot as my guest with five fun facts about her new picture book, Not Pop-Pop , published by Waterbrook. Here’s the official description per the publisher’s website: “In this sweet and tender picture book, a trip to the library turns into an adventure in… Continue reading Introducing Children to Homelessness with Kindness and Compassion: Five Fun Facts about Not Pop-Pop with Angela De Groot

Books That Spark Podcast: Helping Children Follow Jesus

Yesterday, it was my pleasure to be interviewed by podcast host Terrie Hellard-Brown. Her podcast, Books that Spark, reviews children’s books that spark imagination, emotion, questions, and discussion leading to teachable moments with our kids. Her podcast posts each Tuesday morning.  Terrie has interviewed many authors including Crystal Bowman, Annette Whipple, Glenys Nellist and more. Recent… Continue reading Books That Spark Podcast: Helping Children Follow Jesus

Hope in the Midst of Rough Seas: Thoughts on Broken Shells and Life

While sitting under our little cabana at the beach last month, I was quietly watching seagulls, digging my toes in the sand, reading, and generally enjoying the salty air and beautiful ocean view, when a young mom strolled by with her two young children. They were collecting shells. Actually, she was collecting them, but they… Continue reading Hope in the Midst of Rough Seas: Thoughts on Broken Shells and Life

And the winners of Amy Houts’ new bath books are…

I’m delighted to announce that the winners of this week’s special giveaway, a brand new copy of either  The Creation: A Color-Changing Bible Bath Book! and Noah’s Ark: A Color-Changing Bible Bath Book! are  Anna M. for the Noah’s Ark book and Rebecca G. for the creation book! Congratulations!  We will be in touch with you so we… Continue reading And the winners of Amy Houts’ new bath books are…

My Tender Heart Devotions: Schedule a Free Author Visit!

Good news! My Tender Heart Devotions (Paraclete Press) releases October 1, 2024  and in celebration, from now through December 20, 2024, I am offering FREE 20-minute My Tender Heart Devotions  author visits to the first TEN groups who reach out to me via my contact tab and book a visit. This special visit is ideal… Continue reading My Tender Heart Devotions: Schedule a Free Author Visit!

My Tender Heart Devotions: Schedule a Free Author Visit!

Good news! My Tender Heart Devotions (Paraclete Press) releases October 1, 2024  and in celebration, from now through December 20, 2024, I am offering FREE 20-minute My Tender Heart Devotions  author visits to the first TEN groups who reach out to me via my contact tab and book a visit. This special visit is ideal… Continue reading My Tender Heart Devotions: Schedule a Free Author Visit!