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Daredevils, illusionists—we may enjoy watching their stunts or tricks, but we would never attempt them ourselves. Why? We recognize the risk and danger involved in jumping a motorcycle over 30 semi-trucks or trying to free oneself from handcuffs while underwater. Try that myself? No way! It’s not worth the risk. However, many of us think…

The Hiding Place is the autobiography of Corrie ten Boom, an elderly Dutch woman who was sent to a Nazi concentration camp for hiding Jews. This book glows with the light of love and courage as it relates a very dark period of history. May it encourage you to stand up for what is right…

Baseball season is in full swing and Zuno’s picks Casey at the Bat by Ernest Lawrence Thayer. Patricia Polacco illustrates the 1888 poem and adds some creative storyline by placing it in the context of a Little League game. Zuno backs the Texas Rangers. What is your favorite team?

Football. ESPN highlights. Quarterback sacks. Receivers flipped by a huge hit. If you’re a football fan, you know the importance of protection, whether it’s the offensive line protecting the quarterback or a key block that protects a running back or receiver from a bone-crunching hit. Proverbs 13:6 gives us insight into our O line: “Righteousness…

In The Sign of the Beaver, twelve year old Matt tends the family homestead in the woods of Maine while his father journeys to Massachusetts for Matt’s mother and sisters. After a bee attack, Matt finds himself in the care of an Indian chief and his reluctant grandson. Matt develops a deep friendship and respect…

One of Zuno’s favorite authors is Sandra Boynton. She specializes in board books and some of our favorites are: Doggies (of course!), Barnyard Dance, Blue Hat, Green Hat, and But Not the Hippopotamus.

My kids love movie trailers. They constantly check the internet for upcoming films and previews. Since Easter is fresh on our minds, I want you to consider Easter a preview of coming attractions. Look up John 11: 21-26. Lazarus has died and this is part of the conversation between his sister Martha and Jesus. “Lord,”…

The American Girls Collection gives insight into various historical periods and teaches great values as well. You may be familiar with classic American Girl characters like Samantha, Felicity, Molly, and Kit who have made their way to the big screen. Even if dolls aren’t your thing (they weren’t mine either), you’ll enjoy the stories.

Easter is coming and Zuno picks The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes by Dubose Heyward. Read about the country bunny who dreams to be an Easter bunny but has set aside that dream to raise her family. Is now her time to shine?

One favorite place for a quick family getaway is the Wildcatter Ranch. Fishing, canoeing, horseback riding, skeet shooting, archery—this place has it all. A small herd of Longhorn cattle live on the property and you can feed them by hand. The cowboys know each one, both by how they look and by their personalities. Each…