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Play it Again: Christmas Edition with Maria Antonia
A behind-the-scenes look at Maria Antonia's Nativity Picture Book  Valerie -Welcome to Bookworthy. We are a month away from Christmas....

Valerie
2 days ago17 min read


Play it Again: Christmas Edition with Gayle Boss
Gayle Boss shares the heart behind her Children's Advent devotional in this episode of the BookWorthy Podcast

Valerie
Dec 317 min read


Top 20+ Books for Kids This Christmas
Join Valerie Fentres as she introduces you to 20 or more books, board books to YA, for you to consider for the future book lovers in your family this holiday season.

Valerie
Nov 2612 min read


Discovering the Full Story of Christmas with Donna Wyland
onna's latest children's book, Twas the Night Before Jesus, is a lyrical journey in the spirit of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, walking through the events leading up to Christmas and the joy of the gospel following Jesus's birth.

Valerie
Nov 1915 min read


A Heartfelt Christmas Tradition with Brock Eastman
Brock Eastman is the author of over 25 titles, from board books to middle grade, and the alter ego for Dr. Fizzlepop's faith and science devotions. But today we're ringing in some Christmas bells to talk about his Christmas book, Saint Nicking at Night.

Valerie
Nov 1221 min read


BookWorthy Chats with Author Crystal Bowman
Valerie - Welcome to Bookworthy. Today we're talking with a lovely Crystal Bowman. She is returning to Bookworthy once again to talk...

Valerie
Mar 2619 min read


How to manage Your Own expectations this Christmas
I know the pressure of Christmas. To do all the fun things, make memories, and fuel the Christmas magic for your kids.
But in all the hustle

Valerie
Dec 11, 20232 min read


How to manage expectations in our Kids this Christmas?
Christmas is so exciting for kids. It is a magic all its own. But how do we manage expectations with our Kids? There is always going to...

Valerie
Dec 4, 20232 min read


How to Avoid Christmas List Anxiety
Are you feeling the anxiety yet?
Anxiety should not be a part of our Christmas holiday.
So, let’s debunk these questions.

Valerie
Nov 27, 20233 min read


Don't Forget Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a very important holiday. Sure, Halloween is fun and Christmas is exciting, but Thanksgiving is imperative to keep our heart

Valerie
Nov 20, 20233 min read


Making Friends: Part Two
How do we teach our kids what friendship looks like. What is a good friend? What is a bad friend? What does the Bible say about friendship?

Valerie
Jan 16, 20233 min read


How do you prep for the New Year
A new year is a blank slate, how do we plan for the new year?

Valerie
Jan 2, 20233 min read


My Favorite Christmas Story
An amazing Christmas analogy that has become one of my favorite Christmas stories. Enjoy

Valerie
Dec 19, 20223 min read


Meet the Kindness Elves
an Elf-on-the-Shelf Alternative Almost nine years ago I brought into our family The Kindness Elves. Kris, Kringle, and Jo were elves in...

Valerie
Dec 12, 20222 min read


Always Books For Christmas
Christmas lists are starting to pile on my desk. But what my kids, nieces, and nephews don’t know is…..they will always get books from me

Valerie
Dec 5, 20222 min read


Why Should we care about Labor Day?
What is Labor Day, and how can we point to God on this holiday?

Valerie
Aug 28, 20222 min read


How to intentionally point to God this Independence Day
Holidays get busy but here are a few ways to be intention with your faith on the Fourth of July

Valerie
Jun 26, 20222 min read


How to help our kids remember what matters this Memorial Day
Not to be confused with Veteran’s Day, but Memorial Day is a day that remembers those men and women who died while serving their country.

Valerie
May 30, 20222 min read


Why did Easter have to happen during Passover?
Easter (the celebration of Christ’s payment and our redemption) had to happen during the Passover. But why?

Valerie
Apr 17, 20224 min read


When did Christians Claim Easter?
When did Easter become a Christian holiday? What change made Christianity a small religion to the main religion of the world?

Valerie
Apr 10, 20222 min read
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