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Access “The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” Proverbs 18:10 (NIV) What do you think of when you hear “strong tower”? Shrek? Rapunzel? Every castle has one. They’re all the rage. Why? Is it just an architectural fashion statement or a necessary hideaway for some…

After surviving a hurricane in open water at age three, Mafatu carries an unrelenting dread of the sea. Ostracized by the other boys, Mafatu realizes he must try to master his fear. He secretly leaves his island of Hikueru and faces the terrifying ocean alone. When a storm deposits him on an unknown island, he must learn to survive and…

Bo Armadillo is supposed to follow Ma as the family heads out to dig in the Texas hill country. Now, armadillos don’t see well. Add the fact that Bo is easily distracted and you get a sum of trouble. He leaves Ma behind when he discovers a lizard, but soon discards the lizard for a…

The Benefits Package: Salary and Bonuses Psalm 103:1-5 (NIV) “Praise the LORD, O my soul, all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits—who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with…

Blubber by Judy Blume exposes the ugly reality of peer pressure and the pecking order of the school playground. Jill thinks nothing of joining in when Wendy makes fun of Linda. The teasing escalates and Jill takes little time to consider her actions or their consequences—until the group changes targets and set their sights squarely on her. The…

 A birthday party at the local pool causes Edward some concern. When he refuses to part with his water wings, sneaky Georgina and Ivy disable his floaties and Edward finds himself in deep water. What will he do? Dive in to Rosemary Wells’s Edward in Deep Water. Is the water a little scary for you…

The Benefits Package: Stock Options A benefits package includes all the perks you receive when you get a real job, things like bonuses, insurance to pay the doctors, or perhaps a company car. For the next several weeks, we’ll examine some spiritual benefits of being on God’s corporate team. Psalm 103:1-5 (NIV) “Praise the LORD,…

When author Eleanor Estes sat in school, just like you, a dog appeared at her school window with a pencil in its mouth. This dog inspired Ginger Pye, a story of an “intellectual dog.” When Jerry Pye proudly brings his new puppy home, his steps are dogged by someone in a mustard-colored hat. This unsavory…

Ocean waves. Radio waves. Nothing tops love waves. Love Waves send out signals that never drop. Working parents, this one is for you. Start a new tradition in your family with Rosemary Wells’ Love Waves. (Yes, I realize I’m on a Rosemary Wells kick, but I found some new ones and just loved them. Hope…

The Benefits Package: Partnership A benefits package includes all the perks you receive when you get a real job, things like bonuses, insurance to pay the doctors, or perhaps a company car. For the next several weeks, we’ll examine some spiritual benefits of being on God’s corporate team. Psalm 103:1-5 (NIV) “Praise the LORD, O…