God is our refuge and strength, we will not be afraid. These things are true even in a season of widespread global suffering. Humans, sustained by faith in the living God, have a great capacity to do hard things with grit and grace.
We at Story Warren believe heartily in the power of music to steer the atmosphere of the individual and a family. We’ve told you about Slugs & Bugs, Rain for Roots, The Corner Room, and other favorites. Today I have a new name to add to your list: Michael J. Tinker. I met Michael and…
If you asked me what book of the Bible on which I might expect to find a children’s book to be based, the book of Job would not be the first to spring to my mind. Job’s first few chapters, lest we forget, are a minefield of sadness. As the book progresses, Job’s wife and…
“You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.” Luke 12:40 If you read the above verse to children (or adults for that matter), often the reaction is one of fear. I remember a bumper sticker popularized in the past few decades that said “Jesus…
It’s that time of year, folks! Is your shopping list overwhelming? I hope not. If you have young readers or book lovers in your home, you probably have already bought a few volumes for gifts. I have a few children who would be content with just new books for Christmas! However, I like to mix…
Editor’s Note: Here’s an autumnal reminder from the archives… Recently, we’ve been reunited with our old friend Pooh. We had these CDs from the time my oldest boys were little, but they were so loved that they were scratched out of use a few years back. Now we have the audio again (this time from…
Every mom has had the thought: How do they always know when I’m in the bathroom? With surprising regularity, children seek out those moments that their mothers find alone in the restroom, and like tiny heat-seeking missles, they target the bathroom door with their miniature fists. “MOOOM!” comes the call from outside, along with any…
One of the beautiful aspects of Scripture that Christians can explore, especially during Holy Week and Eastertide, is the way in which it all holds together. Old Testament passages that foretell Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection are remarkable — to think that the prophets and authors wrote with such detail of Jesus, centuries in…
If you are looking for a few resources for yourself or your family for Holy Week, that time between Palm Sunday (this year, April 14) and Easter Sunday (this year, April 21), check out a few of my favorites below. However you choose to observe this time, I hope it is a season of reflection…
A few weeks ago, we did our traditional visit to the pumpkin patch, followed up by a family viewing of “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.” This viewing was made even better by a friend who joined us that night, who couldn’t remember having ever seen the cartoon. It was sweet to make the introduction…
I’m delighted today to feature our good buddy Randall Goodgame’s latest offering from Slugs and Bugs: Sing the Bible: Family Christmas. You might recognize the album artwork as a tribute to “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” The same is true of the music; Randy is a big fan of the jazzy soundtrack by Vince Guaraldi, so…
We’re approaching the beginning of September, which means soon we’ll be marking another anniversary of 9/11. In the last couple of years I have encountered two books — both based on true stories — that have helped introduce the tragedy to my children. In both cases, the tragedy takes a a back seat, but is…
