This month I’m collaborating with fellow children’s book authors and featuring a series called “Why Representation Matters in Children’s Literature.” Each week, I’ll be sharing a guest essay by one of my favorite children’s book authors on this topic culminating with a book giveaway. Today I’m excited to welcome my friend Dorena to the blog. [...] Keep Reading
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A blog series: Representation gives readers a glimpse of Heaven
This month I’m collaborating with fellow children’s book authors and featuring a series called “Why Representation Matters in Children’s Literature.” Each week, I’ll be sharing a guest essay by one of my favorite children’s book authors on this topic culminating with a book giveaway. Today I'm excited to welcome my friend Xochitl to the blog. [...] Keep Reading
Mosaic Voices: Why representation matters in children’s literature and beyond
This month I'm collaborating with fellow children's book authors and featuring a series called "Why Representation Matters in Children's Literature." Each week, I'll be sharing a guest essay by one of my favorite children's book authors on this topic culminating with a book giveaway. Please share and let us know your own thoughts on this topic in [...] Keep Reading
5 tips to make running fun: You read that right!
I met Richard through our online Glory Chasers Christian running group and a mutual friend Jonathan Winter. Richard is a pastor in the U.K. and an avid runner. I’m grateful to welcome him to the blog today to share his tips on making running fun and leaning into God in the process. Guest post by Richard Pidgley After a long hard weekend [...] Keep Reading
Nobody wants to be part of that club
My oldest daughter and I snuck into the back of the church just before the memorial service started. She asked me to go with her to support one of her classmates, whose dad had died several months earlier while out for a jog. Because of the pandemic, the family had waited to host this celebration of his life so more people could attend. We [...] Keep Reading
Pandemic lessons: When hospitality is more than entertaining
My daughters gather at the stove giggling and chatting. The familiar fragrances of garlic, oregano, and basil permeate the air. The girls take turns swirling the ruby red tomato sauce and meatballs in the big pot with a wooden spoon. “Be careful with my meatballs,” Nana Maria chides playfully. “You don’t want to break any of them up.” My [...] Keep Reading
