Because everyone loves a good story
Harry Potter, Personally: Concerns
Harry Potter has been around for over 25 years. Surely concerns about the series are old news, right?
For many people, I’m sure that’s true. For those of us with young children, however, it’s still worth analyzing what we believe about the books and their impact before letting our kids read them.
In this post, I give you my opinion about four common concerns and end with a takeaway that applies to all of life.
Harry Potter, Personally
Harry Potter has been around for over a quarter of a century, so why am I just now writing about him? And what could I possibly add to the volumes of Potter obsession already clogging the internet?
…Well, you’ll just have to read this (seriously short) intro post to find out, won’t you? Unless you’re better than Snape at legilimency.
Thanksgiving at Christmas
Today I want to nominate three popular Christmas movies as Thanksgiving movies instead. They seem to have nothing in common at first glance, but upon further inspection I think you’ll agree that they’re the same story in different settings.
Join me for a quick look at how we can celebrate Thanksgiving at Christmas!
Bedtime Books and Goodnight Moon
What was your favorite bedtime book as a child? What book did you find yourself reading over and over again to your own child? And which book most often received the coveted Last Book Before Bed distinction?
We have several contenders for that spot, but today let’s take a brief look at the magic that is Goodnight Moon.
God Uses Boneheads
Have you thought about the caliber of people God uses to accomplish his purposes? Not exactly cream of the crop, are they? Or should I say, “we”?
See how God uses an Old Testament patriarch despite his flaws, and be encouraged that He can do the same with you and me.
Cooking Up Some Memories
Baking can be very rewarding, especially when you sink your teeth into that first bite of cake. But baking with a toddler as your sous-chef? …Still rewarding, but a bit more stressful.
Is it worth it? Absolutely. Read on to see why my son is my baking buddy. Also, you won’t want to miss the scrumptious recipe I tell you about!
A Checklist for Perfectionists
Are you a list maker? A high-expectations worker? A perfectionist? A worn-out human being?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be eligible to benefit from this super-short article.
(And, frankly, even if you answered no, you should still read it to see how better to sympathize with the Type A personalities in your life. Take my word for it–they’ll appreciate it.)
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