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Porch Reflections: Creating Kid-Friendly Faith Moments This Summer

Last Thursday, as I was getting my porch all freshened up and ready for summer, I was remembering fondly how two summers ago, on this very porch, I spent many wonderful hours crafting My Tender Heart Devotions. And what started out as 40 devotions grew into 52 that can now be read and enjoyed by… Continue reading Porch Reflections: Creating Kid-Friendly Faith Moments This Summer

Running Barefoot into Faith: A Summer Reflection

As a kid, I loved summertime. For starters, it meant a break from the rigorous routine of the school year. It also offered extra time for reading, playing, art projects, swimming, and biking.  It was also the only time of year I was allowed to run around barefoot! Here’s a young me with my little… Continue reading Running Barefoot into Faith: A Summer Reflection

Book Signings and Story Events: Summer 2025

I have several story times and signings planned for summer 2025. I hope you’ll be able to join me at one or more of them.  And if you are a school, church, mom’s group, library, or daycare, I’m booking now for fall. Learn more in the “Author Visits and Speaking Engagements” tab. And now, the summer events:… Continue reading Book Signings and Story Events: Summer 2025

SUMMER GOAL SETTING: 8 Smart Strategies for Limiting Social Media Time

As a children’s book author, I devote significant time each week to growing my social media platforms. I would also loop in my blog because the content here must also be created weekly.  This platform building is something my publishers expect me to do. Thankfully, I enjoy it, but I’ve also discovered that it can… Continue reading SUMMER GOAL SETTING: 8 Smart Strategies for Limiting Social Media Time

Creative Ways to Explore _Faithful Feet_ with Kids

Reading Faithful Feet is just the beginning. To help you and your little ones get the most out of the book, here are 15 ideas for ways to extend/enrich the experience. Have an idea to add?  Let me know in the comments.   1. Be a book jacket detective. Before reading Faithful Feet, have your… Continue reading Creative Ways to Explore _Faithful Feet_ with Kids

Exciting Updates on Pumpkin Day: Book Launch and Activities Await!

It’s hard to believe that after all the waiting and preparation Pumpkin Day for Boo and Belle will be out in the world in exactly two months! With that in mind, there are four things I wanted to share with you today.  First, I wanted to let you know that I’ve seen the digital ARC… Continue reading Exciting Updates on Pumpkin Day: Book Launch and Activities Await!

Sparking Everyday Discipleship Podcast: Laura Sassi and the Beautiful Feet of Faith

A few weeks ago I was interviewed by Christian podcaster Terrie Hellard-Brown for her Sparking Everyday Discipleship podcast. We had a thoroughly lovely chat (though I didn’t realize it would be aired as video — oops!) Still, even though I would not have otherwise been experimenting with that brown lipstick and would have put on… Continue reading Sparking Everyday Discipleship Podcast: Laura Sassi and the Beautiful Feet of Faith

Ten Tips to Inspire Daily Prayer in Children

Did you know that the first Thursday in May is designated as the National Prayer Day? You can learn all about it here: https://www.nationaldayofprayer.org/a.... On that day, Americans from all walks of life and backgrounds will gather for observances to mark the day and pray for God’s blessing and wisdom for our nation. But prayer isn’t… Continue reading Ten Tips to Inspire Daily Prayer in Children

Whatever is Lovely: Finding God’s Peace in a Worrisome World

Given the worrisome times we live in, I was not surprised to learn that Philippians 4:6 was last year’s  “most shared, bookmarked and highlighted” Bible verse  on the popular YouVersion Bible app.*  It’s, for sure, one of my favorites.  You might be familiar with it too.  It’s the one that begins, “Be anxious about nothing….”… Continue reading Whatever is Lovely: Finding God’s Peace in a Worrisome World

My Tender Heart Prayer Challenge: 30 Days of Family Prayer

Prayer isn’t just for grownups. And it’s never too early to plant seeds of prayer and faith in even the tiniest hearts! That’s why during the month of May I’m inviting you to join me for the My Tender Heart Prayer Challenge, a fun 30 day experience for ages 2-7 designed to make prayer a… Continue reading My Tender Heart Prayer Challenge: 30 Days of Family Prayer