I have a close cousin whose book recommendations have never steered me wrong, so when a few months ago she was singing the praises of a recent middle-grade novel, The War that Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, I knew I had to add it to my to-read list. I finally got to it […]
Moving the Turtle
Editor’s Note: Here, from the archives circa 2012, is gem worth re-reading! My daughter knows I’m thinking about her because, every night, I move the turtle. Let me explain. One night our family watched a documentary about the life of a sea turtle. Afterwards, their little plastic toy turtle (named “Sparky”) became a focus of […]
The Warren & the World Vol 7, Issue 9
Lent began this week. Whether you come from a church tradition that observes Lent or not, it can be helpful to take these weeks leading up to Easter to consider our hearts and confess our sin. As the prophet Joel reminds us, “he is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. He […]
Pictures of Paul
I’ve been aware of the work of author and illustrator Chris Raschka for some years, so when I saw that he had just published a picture book based on the New Testament letters of Paul, I knew I had to check it out. I’ve had it in my home for a few weeks, occasionally picking […]
Consider the Birds
January has come and gone, and it looks as if February will do the same, rushing by without a thought for the lists of things I planned to tackle in 2019. Time is heartless that way. I make a month’s lesson plans and bask in the glory for three heartbeats before another month comes along […]