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Bible Reading Challenge, Week 20

THE NATION:  Saul The people wanted a king, so God let them have their way.  Saul is crowned, and everything is coming up roses for ...
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In Memory – Picture Books For Memorial Day

Memorial Day, like Veterans Day, is one of those overlooked observances that to government, library, and bank employees means a chance to catch up or ...
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Posts for Laid-Back Parent Wanna-bes

With summer approaching, I'm frantically trying to piece together a summer "curriculum" for my kids, as well as researching what we'll study next fall.  Exciting ...
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Thriving at College: An Interview with Alex Chediak

A handbook of practical wisdom for the would-be college student. Essential summer read for every incoming freshman.--Dr. Gene Veith, provost of Patrick Henry College About ...
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Bible Reading Challenge, Week 19

THE NATION:  Samuel First and Second Samuel represent a transition period from the time of the judges to the first earthly king of Israel.  Before ...
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Saturday Review: Among the Fairies

Tagging along after yesterday's post, here are two relatively new (and one older) titles in that perennial genre, the fairy tale: Small Persons with Wings, ...
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“Do you believe in fairies?”

The Fairy Ring, or Elsie and Frances Fool the World, by Mary Losure.  Candlewick, 2012, 168 pages.  Age/interest level: 10-14 When Frances Griffith arrived in ...
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American Girls: Meet Rebecca

Meet Rebecca (American Girls Collection: Rebecca 1914).  by Jacqueline Green.  American Girl, 2009.  96 pgs.  Ages 8-up. Candlelight for Rebecca (American Girl) by Jacqueline Green.  ...
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The Secret Lives of Animals

The One and Only Ivan, by Katherine Applegate.  HarperCollins, 2012, 304 pages.  Age/interest level: 8-up. Last week, a little bluebird appeared in our wood stove.  ...
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Thinking Different(ly)

I'm way behind on my Saturday reviews, so it's time to catch up—with a Tuesday review tagging off of last Friday's Steve Jobs post. Jobs ...
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Bible Reading Challenge – Week 18

THE NATION: RUTH Happy Mother's Day!  This week's Bible Reading Challenge is actually appropriate for the Mother's Day--as long as we include mothers-in-law. How do ...
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Mother’s Day: Our Interview with Susan Hunt

Last Thanksgiving, Janie and I had the privilege of speaking with Susan Hunt on the subject of encouraging thankfulness in kids...and in ourselves!  We thought ...
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