Gratitude and Perseverance: Christian Children’s Books That Help Kids Grow When I sit down to write a children’s book, I don’t focus solely on the story. I think about the child who will hear it. I think about the quiet moments at bedtime: the giggles, the questions, the way a child pauses and wonders why…
When Your Story Feels Broken There was a time in my life when I no longer recognized myself. The person I used to be felt distant. My confidence had faded, my voice had quieted, and fear took up more space in my heart than I ever thought possible. Living through domestic violence changes you in…
Springtime Children’s Books for Imaginative Reading Adventures There is something truly special about spring. The world begins to wake up after a long winter, colors return, and everything feels full of possibility. As a children’s author, I have always felt that spring mirrors the heart of childhood itself. It brings feelings of curiosity, hopefulness, and…
When Your Heart Needs Peace There have been moments in my life when the weight of pain felt almost too much to carry. Seasons when grief, conflict, or memories from the past made it difficult to find rest. My heart felt unsettled, searching for something steady to hold onto. Maybe you’re in a place like…
Children’s Storybook Picks That Encourage Curiosity and Growth Every parent knows the feeling that comes with tucking their child into bed when they look up at you with those hopeful eyes and ask, “Can we read a story?” Bedtime stories don’t just fill time before sleep. Each is an opportunity to open a door in…
Turn to God: Christian Podcasts for Healing and Spiritual Growth Sometimes I think we make spiritual growth feel complicated. In my experience, it often begins with something very simple. A quiet moment. A whispered prayer. A decision to turn my thoughts back toward God when they start drifting into fear. Life has taken me through…
Stories That Warm the Heart There’s something extra special about this time of year. February is filled with kindness, hearts, and the sweet joy of togetherness. It’s a season when we celebrate love in all its forms: between parents and children, siblings, friends, and even mischievous little raccoons. For me, one of the best ways…
Loving Ourselves the Way God Loves Us There was a time in my life when I struggled to see myself the way God sees me. I carried wounds and let the world’s judgments shape how I viewed my worth. Maybe you’ve felt that, too. Maybe you’ve looked in the mirror and questioned your value or…
Spark Their Imagination: Short Stories for Children to Fill the New Year with Wonder There’s something about the start of a new year that feels like opening a fresh notebook full of possibilities. As new routines settle in and meaningful moments begin to take shape, a soft blanket, a warm light, and a whimsical storybook…
A Plane Ticket and a Leap of Faith: What I Learned Traveling Solo to Hawaii at 73 There’s something about the beginning of a new year that always stirs something in my heart. A sense of fresh beginnings, a little courage, and a whisper from God saying, “Let’s go.” Recently, I did something I never…