Author Archives: Becky

“Great & Small Prayers for Babies” by B&H Kids Editorial Staff, Pamela Kennedy

              Illustrated by Anna Abramskaya Charming for a Little One!This darling board book by Pamela Kennedy features a surprise with every turn.  Each pair of pages in this cute little volume features a picture … Continue reading

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Harvest Time 3 Bean Salad, Gluten-Free

          1 can wax beans, drained 1 can green beans, drained 1 can kidney beans, drained 1 cup apple juice or cider ½ cup water 2/3 cup Swerve ½ teaspoon chopped garlic, if desired Combine everything … Continue reading

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“Snuggle Time Fall Blessings” by Glenys Nellist

              Illustrated by Cee Biscoe Fall is in the Air! As the autumn weather gets crispy, this is an excellent time to snuggle with a little one, and this book is a perfect addition.  … Continue reading

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Hello Autumn, Goodbye Summer!

My dad grew up on a farm that had been in his family for three generations, located in northeastern Kansas.  In addition to all the normal crops and livestock, the area was full of apple orchards.  The autumn time was … Continue reading

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“NIrV Illustrated Holy Bible for Kids” from Zondervan

The New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)               A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words! Pictures, lots of pictures!  That’s what I always wanted in my children’s Bible, but there were just a tiny number.  … Continue reading

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German Apple Pork Chops, Gluten Free

        5 boneless pork chops 3 apples, peeled, cored and cut into small pieces 1 cut-up onion 1/2 quart gluten-free chicken broth 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 1/2 Tablespoons … Continue reading

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“The Great Lemonade Stand Standoff” by Art Rainer

              Making Lemonade from Life’s Lemons! Life changes when three friends Jake, Sophia and Brody, sniff a bad smell at school.  Through the mysterious Agent G. B., they discover they are in danger of … Continue reading

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“King’s Shadow” by Angela Hunt

Watch your Back! Salome was the only sister of King Herod, and lived with him in his Jerusalem palace.  Despite Herod ruling with an iron fist, Salome was his biggest fan.  She constantly rationalized his bad behavior saying it was … Continue reading

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“The Most Important Stories of the Bible” by Christopher D. Hudson & Stan Campbell

A Quick Walk Through Biblical Stories Explore seventy-five stories in the Bible starting at the beginning in Genesis, moving throughout both testaments, and ending with the book of Revelation.  The authors give their summary of each account, calling it the … Continue reading

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“Wherever You Go” by Tracie Peterson

On with the Show! Mary, Lizzie, and Ella are stars in the all-woman Wild West Show that tours the country in 1901.  But their jobs aren’t the only wild things they are a part of. Mary’s life has been meaningless … Continue reading

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