The newspaper said that a “heat dome” is settling over our city this week, and that just sounds gross to me. In my book, domes should be made of blocks of ice, but maybe that’s just my years living in Alaska talking….
Around the Web
*Wind Watchers by Micha Archer
Betsy at Redeemed Reader shares a starred review of a Caldecott Honor book.
- Wind Watchers celebrates the beauty of the Wind using beautiful illustrations and a gentle text.
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What Does Your Heart Need This Summer?
David and Barbara Leeman share a summer project that will make your heart sing.
- Is yearning for Heaven a form of escapism?
Honestly? No, not at all!
Christ has told us to long for it. He knows the pain that a world of sin brings and desires to guide us through our trials and be our faithful Savior. We can take great comfort in the fact that ultimately He wants to provide our release from sin’s horrors by taking us to Heaven in His time.
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Imaginative Books like Alice in Wonderland
Erica at What Do We Do All Day introduces new books!
- If your kids love Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass they are not alone. Carroll’s imaginative characters, whimsical wordplay, and ability to wrap thought-provoking ideas in a surrealist story were groundbreaking when published, and continue to inspire authors today.
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Master Your Moments and Master Your Days
Tim Challies encourages us honor God in the nitty gritty of daily life.
- We are taught to cast great visions and dream big dreams. We are told that we should be audacious in our expectations and bold in our attempts to accomplish them. “Expect great things and attempt great things.” There is nothing wrong with dreaming big and aiming far. There is nothing wrong with wanting to accomplish more instead of less and nothing wrong with wanting to grow steadily rather than slowly or, worse, to remain stagnant. It is good to be a faithful steward of whatever God has given to us and it is good to strategize ways to maximize every gift.
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Around the Warren
Instrumental Musicians: Innovators, Performers, Change Makers
A.C.S. Bird reviews picture books for the musicians among us.
- Over the past two winters, our resident farmers have erected hoop houses on our property. Recently my teen daughter and I have taken to reading, working, and meditating there whenever time and weather permit (i.e. when it’s not too hot!).
A few days ago I retreated there with my phone for a short, guided reflection.
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Cultivating Flavor
Sarah Dixon Young leans into the lessons of the herb garden.
- My little pots of rosemary, dill, lavender, aloe, and thyme bring me great joy.
I’ve never been much of an herb person, but last year, my brother taught me how to use thyme while seasoning steaks, and I’ve never looked back.
While the swirling North Dakota winter turns everything white, gray, brown, and dull outside my window, I nourish and water the vibrant, green, aromatic herb garden inside my heated garage. It’s like hoarding a treasure trove of summer though all the rest of the season has passed away.
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Road Trip Ready: The BOLD Adventure Bundle (Sale!)
Kelly Keller challenges us to adventure far and wide in the world of books!
- Are you hitting the road with the family this summer? Are you looking for an alternative to endless hours of movies in the backseat? We have a suggestion just for you: The BOLD Adventure Audiobook Bundle. This bundle of high-quality audio stories is currently on sale in our store!
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Something to Do with Your Kids
Did you know you can make your own sidewalk chalk? It’s sidewalk chalk season! Give it a try.
Something to Watch
Zach King has some LEGO illusions you can try to make at home!
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–The Story Warren Team
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