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The Pleasures and Perils of Reading Aloud to Children: Tips From A Children’s Book Author

Every year at our Maundy Thursday service, I told the story of Jesus’ Last Passover. Usually, the children joined me at the front …

Creating a church lending library is the result of focused, slow, and ongoing attention over many years. After considering where …

Creating our lending library, which we call our “Theological Library for Young People,” has been a result of focused, slow, and …

Sharing stories is one of the best ways for children to grow in community and their own personal faith. During our time apart from …

When I think about how I got to this place of doing antiracism through picture books, I give all credit to my parents. My mom took …

Children's literature can be used in a variety of ways from preaching to children's chapel and far beyond. In this webinar, …

Have you found a particular picture book helpful in talking with children and their families about death? Please let us know in …

This year we asked for three "top picks" from each of these publishers. Each publisher has so much more to offer, so please visit …

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not be troubled and do not be …

"Once you were darkness, but now in the Lord you are light. Live as children of light – for the fruit of the light is found in all …

"The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning." -Lamentations …

"The books were available to anyone, and a small sign was placed next to the basket inviting people to take a book." The …