Word of the Year 2021
Well, 2020 was full of challenges, wasn't it? My word for 2020 was NURTURE. There were many times I didn't think this beautiful word could encompass how awful 2020 turned out or I didn't feel like I was being nurtured or
Your Monday Muse 2020-Gateway Worship (Ft. Zac Rowe)
How quickly our world has been changed since our last post. We knew a week ago that things were spinning out of control and that there was a new urgency to our days, but we couldn't know that schools would
Your Monday Muse 2020-Micah Tyler
Like many of you, our family is fighting the germs of winter. We wash our hands. We rest. We take vitamins. We eat well. Still, we are facing illness. It made me think about what a parallel this season is to
Your Monday Muse 2020-Love and the Outcome
How many of us can count on one hand the number of people we can truly count on at any given time in our lives? Friends? Family? Co-Workers? Who do you call when your world is shifting, falling, overwhelming? How many
WORD OF THE YEAR 2020
In the past, I never really had a problem with setting resolutions for the new year. I loved the idea of fresh starts and new beginnings. Every time January rolled around, I would pull out a fresh tablet (of paper
Good Night, Fireflies by Janet L. Christensen
What better way to kick-off our Birthday Month than to release a brand new picture book! Wahooo! We are super excited to share with you this delightful picture book that can be read in the classroom, in Sunday school, or at
Your Monday Muse April 2019-Phil Wickham
He's rewriting our stories. He's making us new. He's listening for our prayers. He's waiting to carry us. He's searching our hearts. He's searching for us. "Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye. shall find; knock, and it shall be
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUTHOR JANET L CHRISTENSEN!
Happy Birthday to the ever beautiful and full of grace Janet L. Christensen! We are blessed to be working with Janet and to release her debut picture book called Goodnight Firefly arriving for Summer 2019! Here’s Five Fun Facts about Janet:
C is for Christmas Jesus Name Chain (Day 8)
It's time to get crafty for Day 8 of the 12 Days of C is for Christmas as you make a Names for Jesus Advent Chain leading up to Christmas Day. Couple of things you'll need: Two Different Colors of Construction
Author’s Corner: A Small, Single Light
Guest blog by Janet Christensen, a Little Lamb Books author One of my little guys has never liked the dark. In fact, if we packed up to take a weekend trip away from home without packing a nightlight, you could guarantee
Your Monday Muse-Switchfoot
"And now these three remain: Faith, Hope and Love. But the greatest of these is Love." I Corinthians 13:13 We are all seeking
Your Monday Muse-Building 429
Life isn't simple, is it? It's not just Mondays that are hard, it's every single day we walk out our faith. As humans we face a variety of challenges on all levels from personal to financial and from professional to spiritual.
Your Monday Muse-Kari Jobe & Cody Carnes
Lately, it's hard to turn on the television, open your email, or, yes, even listen to the radio without being overwhelmed by the negative, indecision, and unrest. We are in a battle with the enemy, who is trying to create
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
Your Monday Muse-Big Daddy Weave
Our God is the LION The Lion of Judah He's roaring with power and fighting our battles And every knee will bow before You Our God is the LAMB, the Lamb that was slain For the sin of the world, His blood breaks the chains And EVERY
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-Newsboys
The pastor speaking from the platform this weekend said something so profound to the congregation on Sunday. "God will do what you can't, but not what you won't." Read it again. "God will do what you can't, but not what you won't." Let those
Your Monday Muse-VeggieTales
On any given day, but especially on Mondays, we may feel overwhelmed by our battles, too little to accomplish great things, and beyond powerless to change our course, BUT our GOD is Bigger, Braver, and more Powerful than our outlook,
Your Monday Muse-Plumb
Last Friday was the first day of fall, but as often happens, there's been this feeling of having not only entered a new season on the calendar, but also having entered a different season in life. School schedules, activity commitments, work
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
Your Monday Muse-The Piano Guys
Three day weekends are such a blessing! Don't you feel that way too? After the end of summer and back to school rush, I glory in a well-earned three day weekend. And, even in the midst of the overwhelm in my home
Debut Picture Book Cover Revealed
Back in November of 2016, I was super thrilled to introduce our founding author Shelly Roark to you all. She is the first author to publish with Little Lamb Books, and I wrote a short introduction about her and the
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-Micah Tyler
Mondays are hard enough, but this one day of the week is infinitely harder when you have to do something you don't like (Hello dentist appointment!), or you have to meet a deadline (How are ya taxes?!), or you just
Your Monday Muse-Blanca
It's the First Day of SPRING! To be technical, the Spring Equinox of 2017 began today at 5:28am in the Northern Hemisphere. Either way, this makes me want to shout WAHOO! It's not because spring is my favorite season, but rather because it's
Your Monday Muse-TobyMac
It's the last Monday in February. Hard to believe, isn't it? Today, I woke up to overcast and rainy skies with a chill in the air. It doesn't make for a very cheerful start to the week. But, no matter the gray
Your Monday Muse-Mandisa
Yes, ,I know, today is Tuesday, not Monday, but because yesterday was a holiday (in the USA) and today is the first day of the work week for most, I thought we could all use this pick-me-up. I think this morning
Your Monday Muse-Hillsong Young and Free
Good Morning. How are you today? Doing okay? I don't know about you, but sometimes when I wake up on a Monday, nothing feels good, tastes good, sounds good, or looks good. I feel lost and indecisive. Breakfast? No Thank You News on
Who We Are
Hi, I’m Rachel, and I’m the Publisher and Managing Editor of Little Lamb Books. I also consider myself navigator of our roadmap, captain of our cheerleading squad, and all around lead animal wrangler in our zoo. Sounds fun, right? I thought I’d
2016 Year in Review
So, the first ten days of January flew by, and it's a quiet chaos in the offices as we prepare for the items on our to do list for 2017, but I wanted to take a minute to look back
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
Music Monday: Christmas Volume 2
It's the week of Christmas! Only 5 more days until the pitter-patter of feet rushing toward stuffed stockings, decorated trees, and warm kitchens (coffee anyone?!). In the background you might also have on the annual holiday parade or Christmas tunes
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
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: 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: 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: 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: 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