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June 26, 2023
GOD, I FEEL SAD: A Joint Interview with Co-Authors Michelle Nietert and Tama Fortner
Today I am delighted to host co-authors Michelle Nietert and Tama Fortner as we chat about their new collaboration with Zonderkidz, God, I Feel Sad. Michelle Nietert is a licensed professional counselor with over 25 years of experience and Tama Fortner has authored over 50 faith-based books for children and adults. If you haven’t met… Continue reading GOD, I FEEL SAD: A Joint Interview with Co-Authors Michelle Nietert and Tama Fortner
June 21, 2023
READ, PLAY and PRAY with MY TENDER HEART BIBLE: Summer Bible Time Week Three – Star Promise
Welcome to Week Three of Summer Bible Time as we Read, Play and Pray our way through MY TENDER HEART BIBLE. This week’s story is called “Star Promise”. It’s the story of a very special promise God made to Abraham and his wife Sarah a long time ago. You can watch the video introduction… Continue reading READ, PLAY and PRAY with MY TENDER HEART BIBLE: Summer Bible Time Week Three – Star Promise
June 19, 2023
MONDAY ROUND UP: Summer Bible Time with Little Ones PLUS a Podcast Interview on THE BIBLE FOR KIDS!
Happy Monday morning! I have two fun things to share today. First, a big thank you to blogger, writer, and speaker Sally Matheny for hosting me on her blog this week as I share a topic close to my heart: making the most of summer Bible time with our kids. I hope you will pop… Continue reading MONDAY ROUND UP: Summer Bible Time with Little Ones PLUS a Podcast Interview on THE BIBLE FOR KIDS!
June 14, 2023
READ, PLAY and PRAY with MY TENDER HEART BIBLE: Summer Bible Time Week Two – God’s Garden
Welcome to Week Two of Summer Bible Time as we Read, Play and Pray our way through MY TENDER HEART BIBLE. This week’s story is called “God’s Garden”. It’s the story of how Adam and Eve were tempted to sin by a sneaky little snake. Sin is doing things we know are wrong, and this… Continue reading READ, PLAY and PRAY with MY TENDER HEART BIBLE: Summer Bible Time Week Two – God’s Garden
June 12, 2023
GOD’S EARTH IS SOMETHING TO FIGHT FOR: An Inspiration Post by Author Amy Houts
Join me in welcoming talented picture book author, Amy Houts, whose newest faith-based picture book, GOD’S EARTH IS SOMETHING TO FIGHT FOR (Bushel & Peck Books), releases this September. Beautifully illustrated by Kris Smolskaya and infused with Biblical references, this picture book effectively brings the concept of taking care of God’ earth (as He commanded… Continue reading GOD’S EARTH IS SOMETHING TO FIGHT FOR: An Inspiration Post by Author Amy Houts
June 7, 2023
READ, PLAY and PRAY with MY TENDER HEART BIBLE: Summer Bible Time Week One- Creation Joy!
Welcome to Week One of Summer Bible Time with Laura Sassi as we READ, PLAY and PRAY our way through My Tender Heart Bible (Paraclete Press, 2023). Each week, using Facebook and Instagram reels, I will introduce the Bible story with a little inspirational “story behind the story”. I will offer tips for deepening understanding… Continue reading READ, PLAY and PRAY with MY TENDER HEART BIBLE: Summer Bible Time Week One- Creation Joy!
June 5, 2023
EIGHT Things to LOVE about BOOK TRAILERS for Kids’ Books!
As a child I loved watching movie trailers at the theatre. So, when I became an author and learned about this neat little snippet of joy called the BOOK TRAILER I was smitten. Here are EIGHT reasons I have come to LOVE them so much. What would you add? EIGHT Things to LOVE about BOOK… Continue reading EIGHT Things to LOVE about BOOK TRAILERS for Kids’ Books!
June 1, 2023
SNIFFING IRISES: Thoughts on Writing and Life
This past weekend some dear friends invited us to join them on an outing to one of Upper Montclair, New Jersey’s most delightful treasures, The Presby Iris Memorial Gardens. Established in 1927, and abutting South Mountain Reservation, the garden was created as a memorial to Frank H. Presby, one of the founders of the American… Continue reading SNIFFING IRISES: Thoughts on Writing and Life
May 29, 2023
READ, PLAY, and PRAY with MY TENDER HEART BIBLE: Summer Bible Time for Little Ones
Beginning in June, stop by my Facebook or Instagram pages (and here too!) each Wednesday for some Bible time for little ones and their families as we READ, PLAY and PRAY our way through MY TENDER HEART BIBLE (Paraclete Press). Inspired by memories of sharing God’s Word and God’s love with my own children when… Continue reading READ, PLAY, and PRAY with MY TENDER HEART BIBLE: Summer Bible Time for Little Ones
May 22, 2023
FAITH THOUGHTS: The Lasting Legacy of Church Cookbook
My son returned home from college last week and in celebration, I prepared what has become a favorite family dish—Swedish meatballs. But, not just any Swedish meatballs. This recipe comes from a recipe book that is near and dear to my heart — the Edina Baptist Church Cookbook 1977. What’s so special about this cookbook?… Continue reading FAITH THOUGHTS: The Lasting Legacy of Church Cookbook
