Author life

Are you a debut picture book author for July-Dec 2018? We want you to join us on this site!

Fireworks & Foliage

Are you a debut picture book author for the months of July-December, 2018?  If so, then we want you to join us!

Laura Renauld is currently organizing a promo website for us.  Click below:

Link for Fireworks & Foliage debut author website

If you go to the JOIN US tab and click on the google form, it will collect all of your info so that it can be added to the website.

Hope you join us!

Author life

FLAPJACK FRIDAY #50PreciousWords Challenge 2018 (my entry)

Vivian Kirkfield is holding a challenge on her blog to write a complete story in 50 words or less. It must have a beginning, middle, and end. The title is not included in the word count. So…here is my entry.  (It is 47 words)

Link to Vivian’s website:
http://www.viviankirkfield.com

Flapjack Friday

Flapjack Friday,
Hip, hip, hooray!
Each Friday night,
A holiday.
Pour the batter in a pan,
Heart, star, or circle?
Dad’s the man!
Dad flips them high,
Then to my plate.
Butter, syrup,
Don’t make me wait!
Come and get it!
Don’t delay,
You’re invited…
Flapjack Friday!

My Faith

5 minute Friday — BEAUTY–The beauty of a cup of water given in Jesus’ name

“I tell you the truth, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to Christ will certainly not lose his reward.”
 Mark 9:41

There is BEAUTY in thinking of and in doing for others.  From the greatest of tasks to the the smallest of tasks, acting in kindness towards others matters and it is BEAUTIFUL.

In the last several weeks I have been the recipient of several refreshing cups of water.

  • Snowpants, lent to me so that our family could have a beautiful day on the slopes near our home (Yes, there is skiing in Indiana.  It is called Perfect North)  
  •  A handwritten note to tell me that someone was praying for me
  •  An invitation from a friend for coffee and conversation
  •  A text message, sent to say a friend was prompted to pray for me

                                       

You may not think it’s much, but when you are the recipient of such blessings, it means the world.

I pray that God rewards each person for the kindness and beauty they showed me.

Now its my turn to go out and do the same for others.

Who’s thirsty? 

Author life

Shout out to students! (And one in particular who helped me with this blog design)

A big shout out to one of the students in my S.M.A.R.T period —you know who you are— 🙂 who helped me attach my banner to this Blogger template. I have been wanting to get my banner the same over all of my social media outlets. Twitter, Blog, Facebook, and Instagram. But I lacked the know-how.

Each Monday I have a group of students that gathers for what is called S.M.A.R.T period. Essentially a study hall/ or homeroom where we may take care of essential announcements, standardized testing, and the like. One day, as we were talking about school scheduling, he showed the class something that he had created for the school catalog. A brilliant web design. To put it mildly, this student has a bright future in anything/everying tech related!

So over the next few weeks I worked up my courage to ask him for help. He not only knew what to do, he had the issue solved it within a matter of minutes.

I am forever grateful!

Students.  Technology is their thing.

What I learned:  Don’t be afraid to ask them for help!

Book Review and Author Interviews

Introducing…Easter Love Letters from God by Glenys Nellist

This wonderful new book in the Love Letters from God series is another treasure, helping children to understand the depth and significance of the Easter holiday.
It is divided into 7 sections emphasizing different elements of the Easter story, each with a note to the reader from God, helping to apply each lesson to his/her life.
The sections are:
King of Kings–the Ride into Jerusalem
What Love Looks Like–Washing Feet
The Secret Supper–Last Supper
The Gloomy Garden–Gethsemane
The Darkest Day–Crucifixion
The Quiet Cave–Burial
The Super Surprise–Resurrection
I loved the depiction of Jesus showing what love looks like, washing the disciples’ feet.
I loved the pages that described heaven and how to get there.  
And most of all I loved the description of God working inside the tomb. 
“But inside that quiet cave God was working. If you tried to peek inside, you couldn’t see anything. If you stood outside and put your ear to the big stone, you couldn’t hear anything. If you tried to imagine what was happening, you couldn’t. But inside, God was doing something utterly amazing. Something only God could do.”
I love Glenys’ writing because although it is written for children, I still find a take-a-way for myself as an adult, too.  
I am in a season of waiting for God.  I need to believe that even though I can’t see it, hear it, or imagine it, HE IS AT WORK!  
Thanks Glenys, for your writing. It touches and encourages souls of all ages.
I would highly recommend buying this book for any little readers in your home!
Glenys is the coordinator of Children’s Ministry for the West Michigan Conference of the United Methodist Church. She is Zondervan children’s book author of twelve titles including two popular series: Love Letters from God and Snuggle Time. Glenys is a writer with a passion for God, her family, and children’s ministry.
Glenys on Twitter: @GlenysNellist