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Written by Michelle Nietert and Tama Fortner When we think of catching things from others, we usually think about catching a cold or that latest icky bug that’s making the rounds. But there’s something else we can easily catch from others if we aren’t careful: emotions. It’s the reason there are laws against yelling “Fire!” in a crowded theater. Because fear and panic can so easily spread. Anger can zip from person to person like lightning, and worry can whisper through a crowd faster than you can say, “What if…”...

Written by Megan Dobson, VP, Publisher, Zonderkidz and Blink YA “Mom, just one question tonight?” This is something I’ve heard nearly every bedtime from my oldest two children for about two years now. It’s more common with my oldest son, now 7, and honestly, in his case I’m lucky if he only asks for one! He’s infamous for tough questions and seems to have an endless supply of things he’s curious about. My five-year-old daughter is a little easier with fewer big existential or theological questions than my son, but she...

Today, author Lynn Cowell shares her heart about a journal entry she found she made while growing up; she and her co-author Michelle Nietert have a new title available now targeted at tweens: Managing Your Emojis: 100 Devotions for Navigating Your Feelings When I’m writing a book for kids, I pull out my old journals and read what I wrote when I was young. Sometimes what I find there makes me feel sad. In one journal entry, right across the top in black bold ink are two words. These two...

Written by Laura L. Smith Your mental health matters to Jesus. He created you body, mind, and spirit. He wants goodness for you, including for your mental and emotional well-being. Did you know that the top tips from mental health professionals to care for your mental health are Biblical (things like prayer, serving others, community etc.)? This totally makes sense, because God wants good for you and is always working things out for your good. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month AND that 5 Minute Devotions for Teens: A...