Great Reads: The Boys in the Boat

Great Reads: The Boys in the Boat

  Sometimes, a book I love lingers with me. I will notice the characters popping into my head months after I have finished their story and I find myself wanting to talk about them with friends and family who have never read the book. That is how The Boys in the...
Valentine Service: Love Sacks

Valentine Service: Love Sacks

My son’s elementary school did a wonderful service project last February. It was simple, low-cost and made a difference in our community. These would be easy to do as a church group, school class or even as a family. The school passed out a brown paper lunch...
Thoughtful Preparation by Brooke Walker

Thoughtful Preparation by Brooke Walker

image via Becky Higgins It is no secret that I think Brooke Walker is pretty fantastic. She has incredible perspective and solid priorities, not to mention enviable talent. She was recently featured on Becky Higgins Blog in her series, Good Life. She wrote about how...
Boys’ Book Review: Spy School

Boys’ Book Review: Spy School

Spy School by Stuart Gibbs ($7)   Stars according to Parker: 5 stars 3 books in the series You will love Spy School if you like: Bad Apple, Nerd Camp, Treasure Hunters, H.I.V.E. Language: none that I can remember Nightmares: nope Violence: some violence and...