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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...

written by Laura L. Smith Happy February! I love this short month filled with history and hearts, but winter is dark and cold and seasonal affective disorder is a real thing causing many of us to experience some fatigue, depression, social withdrawal, and an overall sadness. But there is hope. And His names is Jesus. He is the light of the world and He longs for us to bask in the warmth of His love. How do we tap into Christ's light and love when we're shivering and skies are...