Back Story – When my grandson was about four years old, he and his mom lived with us for a while. It was a rare and wonderful opportunity to spend time with him alone and find out what was peaking his interest and curiosity. Click to listen or follow below to read. Quiet Time – […]
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Toy Library
Backstory I could hardly walk through the room, for all the toys spread around. Looking at the broken plastic pieces, I could just imagine how much all this cost. But there was so much; it was overpowering. How best to organize toys and help children to appreciate them? We explore all that in this week’s […]
The Christmas Pageant
Backstory – Christmas Pageant This Christmas story is absolutely true. Daughters Cheryl and Lisa and son Michael acted out the skit. We have the photos that captured it. All Cheri’s idea, based on the Christmas teachings that had touched her heart. Their actions touched ours. Listen in or read the text, please. Consider This Show […]
Private Moment for Moms
Backstory – Private Moment for Moms I had just received a compliment on how well my grown children turned out. I started thinking about what it took to get them there. The more I thought about what mothers achieve, the more amazed I was. This story was the result. Consider This Show – Private Moment […]
Responsible Fatherhood
Backstory – Responsible Fatherhood The young man in this story is actually my grandson. As a single father, he had the best of intentions but little knowledge. The resource suggested was a big help to him. My great grandson is now a happy, well-educated and content little guy who is the pride of both of […]
Children’s Fantasy House
Backstory – Children’s Fantasy House Today’s children don’t have the opportunities for imagining that we did fifty years ago. I’ll bet you had a private club house or tent or fantasy house to play in. They were not plastic things you bought at Toys R Us. Might have been the treasure of a big cardboard […]