18 Reasons We Love Fall
We live in Texas. So, generally speaking, we have two seasons
Happy Birthday Jason C. Joyner!
Happy Birthday to Jason C. Joyner, author of the young adult novel, Launch, Rise of the Anointed Book 1! Here's Five Fun Facts about Jason: He has a black cat named Anakin. He has TWO Bachelor Degrees. He loves Hot Tea-Early
Your Monday Muse-Sarah Reeves
We were created in our Heavenly Father's image. Unique. One-of-a-Kind. No one else like us. We see our friends filtered lives on social media and we wonder why our lives aren't as glossy. We attend a birthday party and look around a home
Happy Labor Day!
"Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain." I Corinthians 15:58 (NIV) Blessings and prosperity be yours
Pardon Our Mess!
We love sharing our blog with you, however, just like when we start fresh in a new year, it's time for our company to make some updates to our website, blog, and more as we prepare for new titles and
Your Monday Muse-Steven Curtis Chapman
Contributed by Alyssa Roat, Intern Sometimes life seems so tedious. Where did that pile of laundry come from? Didn’t I just do the dishes? Thirty new messages in my inbox - How? There are so many unglamorous parts of life. Whether you’re
Top 5 Ways To Spread the Love of the Books You Love
Guest Blog by Alyssa Roat, Intern When we fall in love with a book, our first instinct is to tell everyone about it. “You should read this!” But how often do we consider the authors behind the book? Maybe we wait anxiously
Hello August!
Oh, August, why must you tease us so?! August is the middle ground between the end of summer and start of fall. It teases us with long, warm days (where swimming is still a daily activity here in the South), but it
Your Monday Muse-Casting Crowns
Contributed by Alyssa Roat, Intern There are a lot of voices out there. Politicians and pastors, co-workers and bosses, media and celebrities, friends and family. What are they saying? What about things that speak without a voice? Billboards? Advertisements? Magazine covers? With so many voices, sometimes
Writer’s Conferences: Your Best Career Decision
Guest Blog Post by Megan Burkhart, Intern If you’re a writer, you know how hard it is to make a living off your words alone. There’s a reason people use the phrase, “starving artist.” But, there are ways to take your
Your Monday Muse-Riley Clemmons
He wants all you have today. Yes, today. Your beauty. Your scars. Your joys. Your sorrows. Your hopes and dreams. Your brokenness. Each circumstance is a new opportunity for you to see the goodness and majesty of your Heavenly Father. And, every day we can give it
Your Monday Muse-North Point Inside Out
Contribution by Megan Burkhart, Intern The Fourth of July has come and gone. Wow, summer is flying by, isn't it? As you enter back into the grind of the work week or the busyness of summertime activities, remember that freedom is something we
Your Monday Muse-Elevation Worship
Contribution by Alyssa Roat, Intern The sun is shining. The asphalt shimmers. You squint as soon as you walk outside. It's definitely summer! But even in the bright sunlight of summer, sometimes the world can seem dark. Especially on a Monday. Blessedly, we
Your Monday Muse-Stars Go Dim
It's a new day, a new week! Turn your frown upside down. Shine that smile for each person you see today! Compliment a friend. Finish a project. Share your lunch. Hold the door open. Write a new story for your Monday through Friday!
The Serious Writer Tour Stop-Wimberley
I recently took part in a writer's workshop hosted by Serious Writer inc., the parent company for Serious Writer Academy and Serious Tour Stop. The Tour happened to be in Wimberley, Texas, right outside of Austin, and I was invited to speak
Behind the Scenes with Little Lamb Books at the Great Homeschool Convention 2018
The Great Homeschool Convention hosts five regional education events every year, including in Texas. They offer parents who choose to homeschool their children amazing guest speakers, a variety of classes on parenting and homeschooling topics, and an exhibit hall full
The Name Above All Names
It's only Day 52 out of the 365 days that make up 2018, and so far I don't think it's truly gone as anyone hoped or planned. The winter flu season has claimed the lives of young and old alike.
Your Monday Muse-The Color
When you just can't face today or tomorrow or next week or next month
Word of the Year 2018
Usually, when a new year rolls around, I find it invigorating to look at the calendar and begin making plans, to choose a word and scripture for the year, to anticipate the goals we need to set for the next
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
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
October is Pink
Have you ever taken one of those personality tests, like Myers-Briggs (hello INFJs), or one you find on social media, like What is your True Personality Color? (blue-every time)? Every single time I've taken one, it confirms two things I've
We’re Celebrating Our Second Birthday!
Happy Birthday to US! Hooray! Woohoo! YEEHAW! It’s Little Lamb Books Second Birthday today, and I am so excited that we are celebrating this important day with so many new friends and partners! WOW! When I look back at where we were
Ten Scriptures To Pray Over Your Children This School Year
My Little Bit actually returned to school two weeks ago, but I know that by the end of August most of our friends and family have children of all ages returning to the classroom, to sports teams, to dance class,
Teaching Children To Be Prayer Warriors
One night last week, my daughter was struggling. She was having trouble falling asleep because she said she was thinking scary things. Now, I personally am a very vivid dreamer. I have had to be careful about what I watch, listen
Your Monday Muse-Nichole Nordeman
So, yesterday was Mother's Day, and I don't know about you, but I had some mixed feelings this year about this day. Here's why. I'm the daughter of a wonderful Mom, who has beat cancer twice with God's help, who is
Your Monday Muse-Mercy Me
I woke up with a cloud over my head yesterday. My feelings were skewed in a negative direction, and I was struggling to see light in my tunnel. There were many "What If" questions weighing me down. Have you ever felt
Word of the Year 2017
We are halfway through January, and the Little Lamb Books office is filled with anticipation, energy, and lots of to do lists. We have set quite a few goals for 2017, and even though the weather in Texas can't make
Have you heard of Christmastide?
It's the Day After Christmas. The gifts have been opened. The food has been eaten (well, except for a few cookies you've been holding back for today!). Your guests have started to return home. And, you're feeling a bit overwhelmed by the mess and
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: Food (Day #12)
So it's that time of year. You know, THAT time? It's the month of the year when all the attention and all the focus is on FOOD! Today, we are giving thanks for Food, specifically all the vegetable, fruits, meats, grains,
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