Your Monday Muse-Rend Collective
Each night as I tuck in my sweet child, we say our nighttime prayers, have a sip of water, give hugs and kisses, and as I leave the room I remind her to count her blessings from the day. I
Happy Thanksgiving!
From all of us to all of you, Happy Thanksgiving!
The Top 10 Things We’re Thankful For in 2017
It's been an exciting fall season for Little Lamb Books! In the last three months alone, we've celebrated our 2nd Birthday, launched our debut picture book, The Bubble Who Would Not POP! participated in the Texas Book Festival, and revealed the
Your Monday Muse-Josh Groban
We pray that the blessings and joys of this Thanksgiving will fill your home and hearts! "Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever." -Psalm 118:1 Happy Thanksgiving! Rachel & the Little Lamb Books team
Faith Gives Us Hope
Do you have a life scripture? A favorite scripture? One that you feel drawn to no matter what else is happening in your life? I do. While there are many passages in my Bible that I relate to and love, verses that have
Gratefulness Calendar 2017
We are happy to share with you a fun November calendar that you can print, post on your fridge or bulletin board, and share with your family. Each day has a suggested activity, craft, or donation for you to do
Giving Thanks: Hope (Day #28)
"Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful." Hebrews 10:23 I am thankful for Hope. I am thankful that even when it feels like the world is against us, we can have Hope in
Giving Thanks: Favorite Things (Day #27)
Go ahead, join me in singing
Give Thanks: Thanksgiving Day (Day #26)
We, at Little Lamb Books, pray that you have a blessed and beautiful Thanksgiving Day with your loved ones all around. May your food be filling, your fellowship be fun, and your faith be strong on this, Thanksgiving Day 2015! Blessings to
Giving Thanks: Today (Day #25)
Are you thankful for right now? Are you living in the present as opposed to the past? Are you taking in the moment or waiting for the future to start living your life? Be thankful for right now. Today. Do you often
Giving Thanks: Parents (Day #24)
For Day #24, I am giving thanks for my parents. My parents are the best. No, I mean it. The Best. Both of my parents were raised during a time when there were no cell phones or computers, church services met three
Giving Thanks: Light (Day #22)
I am thankful for light, for sunrises, and gloriously sunny days. Even more importantly, I'm thankful for The Light of Heaven that shines brightly even in this dark world. There has been so much that is negative and sad in the news,
Giving Thanks: Husband (Day #21)
When I met my husband seven years ago, I had stopped looking for love. I had decided that I didn't need a perfect match
Giving Thanks: Pets (Day #20)
Pets come in all shapes and sizes, colors and furs, paws and tails. Today is giving thanks for four-legged friends. We adopted a fur baby in 2010. She is gentle with our kids. She loves a good tug-of-rope game. She runs like
Giving Thanks: Children (Day #19)
When I became a mom, it changed my whole universe. Literally. So, today, I'm giving thanks for children, specifically my daughter. As a teacher for 15 years, I always thought of my students as my kids, and I called them that
Giving Thanks: Education (Day #18)
I am so thankful for Education. I love learning. I am a perpetual student. I still take classes whenever I can work one into my schedule. And, I loved teaching. Fifteen years of my life I spent teaching middle school and
Giving Thanks: Provision (Day #17)
"And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:19 When my Nana was alive, she prayed about everything from losing her keys to remembering a piece of information to her health. She
Giving Thanks: Friendship (Day #16-Music Monday)
Today, I'm giving thanks for friendships and the community of guys and gals that we have relationships with through everything from lunches, dinners, and game nights to daily texts, weekly phone conversations, and every-now-and-then social media posts. When I was growing
Giving Thanks: Church (Day #15)
I am thankful for our church. I am truly grateful that we have a place to go to worship with other Christ-followers. I appreciate the time, effort, and organization that goes into each week's message and give thanks when it
Giving Thanks: Family (Day #14)
I am giving thanks today for my Family, specifically my relatives, including grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and more. I am thankful for the memories I have of growing up with an immediate sense of belonging. I was a member of
Giving Thanks: Wisdom (Day #13)
"But the Wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere." James 3:17 Today, I am sharing just a short note of thankfulness for the Wisdom of
Giving Thanks: Veteran’s Day (Day #11)
Today, I am thankful for America, our current military men and women who protect our freedoms, and to all the Veterans who have sacrificed so much by traveling near and far to represent us in peace and in war. Today, on
Giving Thanks: Technology (Day #10)
Are you a lover of technology? Or a hater? Do you feel lost without your smartphone? Or do you prefer to be disconnected? Must you always listen to music on your MP3 player and watch movies from your laptop? Or
Giving Thanks: Music Monday (Day #9-Seasons)
We are based in Texas, and although I was born in another state (sssshhh, don't tell anyone), I have lived in the Great State of Texas the majority of my life. And, in Texas, we have a saying
Giving Thanks: God’s Word (Day #8)
Today, I am thankful for the Word of God. The Bible. The Holy Word. The Scriptures. At every turn, and in every moment of my life, I have been able to read the Bible and find answers, find peace, find support.
Giving Thanks: Joy (Day #7)
I am thankful for JOY! I am thankful that the "JOY of the Lord is my Strength" (Nehemiah 8:10). I am thankful for the JOY found in the smell of pumpkin spice candles, the taste of warm cinammon rolls on a Saturday
Giving Thanks: Photography (Day #6)
I am thankful for photography. Photographs. Pictures. Photos. Images. Snapshots. Portraits. Prints. Candids. I have been obsessed with photography since I was a child. I loved picture books. I thrived on visual entertainment, such as movies and theater performances, and I
Giving Thanks: Physical Health (Day #5)
If you read my recent post about how cancer has recently touched my family a second time, you know why my giving thanks for health is so important. However, if I'm completely honest, I'm not always shouting out my thanks for
Giving Thanks: Quiet & Rest (Day #4)
For the longest time I took rest for granted. When I was single and teaching, my weekends were spent cleaning, running errands, hanging with friends, and sleeping until noon. I took for granted that resting would always be available. Today, I'm
Giving Thanks: Books (Day #3)
Today, I am thankful for books
Giving Thanks: Music Monday (Day #2)
I love music. I love the lyrics, melodies, rhythms. I love the stories, the emotions, and the connections that music gives us. I love the artistry, the musicianship, and the variety of music. I can't say that I honestly love
Giving Thanks: Faith (Day #1)
“Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things unseen.” Hebrews 11:1 This has been my favorite scripture verse since I can remember. From my innocent childhood to fire-tested maturity, my faith has traveled the hills and valleys
30 Days of Thanks
One month. 4 weeks. 30 Days. 720 hours. Gratitude. Giving. Thankful. Appreciation. November is the time of the year that the entire nation, or at least most of us, focuses on giving thanks, on paying tribute to the good in our lives,