New Lessons from Esther
I’ve been teaching Esther in our young ladies’ Bible class. My favorite thing about teaching is how much I learn in the process. The past few weeks have been no exception. If you aren’t familiar with this short book of the Bible, it is an easy read. This historical...
Lessons from a Butterfly
For Eric Carle’s birthday, author of A Very Hungry Caterpillar, we enjoyed learning more about butterflies, making butterfly crafts and snacks, and even learning more about the author himself. The parallels between the way a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly and the way we overcome challenges are remarkable. Change...
Book Review: Sing Over Me
I knew his songs before I knew his name or his story. “You are My All in All”, “When the Night is Falling”, “We will worship the Lamb of Glory” – these songs are not only beautiful but fill my heart with joy and peace every time I sing...
July Adventures: Sesame Street, Koln, and Going Barefoot
We packed so much fun into the month of July. The sun came out and we enjoyed some park dates with friends (Dietrich has friends of all ages, this particular friend is a teenage boy). Madilynn discovered park swings are fun. For the Fourth of July four-day weekend, we...