Anna O’Brien leads a predictable and quiet life as a map librarian at the illustrious Library of Congress until she stumbles across the baffling mystery of a ship disappeared at sea. Thwarted in her attempts to uncover information, her determination outweighs her shyness and she turns to a dashing congressman for help. Luke Callahan… Continue reading “Beyond All Dreams” by Elizabeth Camden
Category: Christian faith
Do Ministry Leaders’ Kids Get Special Privileges?
I co-lead a children’s program at church with a friend. We plan and lead events for the elementary children of the church, including opportunities for the kids to serve the community, invite people in, and do mission projects. Recently that friend received a complaint because another adult in the church saw one of our younger… Continue reading Do Ministry Leaders’ Kids Get Special Privileges?
Bible Journaling with Kids: Getting Started
For a long, long time I’ve gotten pictures in my head when I read. I see scenes, characters, clothes, or whatever’s being described well – so when my dad took me to Bible study as a kid, one of the first pictures I ‘saw’ was of Pharaoh with a frog happily perched atop his head.… Continue reading Bible Journaling with Kids: Getting Started
Lenten Devotions for Young Children
**I am excited to share this new subscriber freebie with you. Read on for details about how to get your copy of “Lenten Devotions for Young Children” FREE! Each year we talk about how we’re going to recognize Lent as a family. Usually we each choose different things that we feel called to fast… Continue reading Lenten Devotions for Young Children
Happy Birthday, Adventures in Odyssey!
Did you make any resolutions or goals this year? Perhaps you made personal resolutions, or maybe your goals are family-focused. If one of your goals is to find your kids or grandkids a safe place online to have fun and to learn more about biblical truth, consider that checked off your to-do list! The Odyssey Adventure… Continue reading Happy Birthday, Adventures in Odyssey!
Recycling Christmas Cards: Praying through the New Year
I love getting Christmas cards. We excitedly check the mailbox each day, and then tape up all the cards on a door in the kitchen. We look at them as we walk past all through December – and then comes January. What can be done with all of these beautiful cards, many of which show… Continue reading Recycling Christmas Cards: Praying through the New Year
Changing the World, One Candy Cane at a Time
When we’re young we think we can change the world. We plan to join the Peace Corps, stop world hunger, end poverty, and write the Great American Novel. We think that we have all the answers needed to exact change on our hurting world. Maybe we don’t. But maybe we do. Every year our family… Continue reading Changing the World, One Candy Cane at a Time
Christmas Tour 2014
Welcome to the Nest! I love decorating for Christmas with my family. A few years ago, though, I was completely overwhelmed with small children, a demanding holiday party schedule, and too much baking, decorating, and wrapping expectations – all put on me by me. I spent a few years trying to figure out how to… Continue reading Christmas Tour 2014
Biggest Sale of the Year Continued: See the Light Art 20% Off
EXCITING NEWS! See the Light has decided to EXTEND their Black Friday special through December 15 – which leaves you with ONE MORE WEEK to snag this exciting deal! The See the Light products are the best art lessons on the market. They combine technique with art history, science, and famous works of art… Continue reading Biggest Sale of the Year Continued: See the Light Art 20% Off
5 Ways to Celebrate Advent as a Family
Years ago, when the kids were really, really small, I taught preschool – and although I’m certified to teach that, I had never worked a in traditional preschool, and I didn’t have the usual bag of tricks to use. So when Christmas rolled around, I wanted to give the kids something that they could use… Continue reading 5 Ways to Celebrate Advent as a Family
