I recently submitted this article to The South Carolina United Methodist Church Advocate and it was published in the January 2021 issue which was printed and sent out at Christmastime. I hope you enjoy this unique approach to describing what happened around the little town of Bethlehem that night many years ago.
A Christmas story: What a Reunion!
Author: Janice D. Green
Janice D. Green retired as an elementary librarian to write children's books. She is author and publisher of Jonah, the Fearful Prophet, The Creation and Baby Jesus . . . Messiah!, Bible storybooks for children. Her passion is to write Bible stories that include as much content as possible while keeping the language kid friendly. Her most recent books include extra activities for children including downloadable coloring pages and puzzles - excellent for homeschooling parents and Christian education for children.
Black lives DO matter, right?
Anyone who knows me well knows that I have always had a passion for improving relations between people of different ethnic backgrounds. Among my earliest memories take me to a time when I asked my mama where my daddy was. I was a toddler and my father was a pastor. I naturally wondered why he was gone so much. Mama told me he was out “calling” on families. One time she added that Daddy was calling on people who had dark brown skin. That was the first time I knew this group of people even existed, but I also knew that they were important or Daddy wouldn’t be going to visit them. I remember looking out the car windows for dark skinned people hoping to see one when we went for a ride. Continue reading “Black lives DO matter, right?”
Jonah: The Fearful Prophet and The Creation – Press Release
Retired elementary school librarian and author of four books for children, Janice D. Green of Hemingway has her newest books, The Creation, and Jonah: The Fearful Prophet, published in three formats by Honeycomb Adventures Press, LLC. Her Launch Month is August 2020.
Green is a Christian writer whose writing goal is to retell Biblical stories. “Our nation is suffering from a lack of Bible literacy,” Green said. “I write for children, yet the material I draw from, God’s Holy Word, is timeless and written for all ages. In retelling these stories I simplify the language to engage the children and clarify what might confuse them. Well-written stories can engage both children and those reading to them.” Green’s retelling gives more than highlights, while some parents may be surprised to make new discoveries as well. In addition to the retelling, she further encourages dialog between children and their parents with engaging discussion questions.
Green’s three-format publishing concept is multi-faceted. She continues to offer full-color picture books, but also offers Continue reading “Jonah: The Fearful Prophet and The Creation – Press Release”
Two-Year Bible Reading Plan for 2020 & 2021
I want to continue my Bible reading, only at a slower pace in 2020 and 2021. I feel the need to chew a little longer on the passages I read. So in 2020 I plan to read the first half of the Old Testament and all of the New Testament and Psalms. Then in 2021 I will read the second half of the Old Testament and again all of the New Testament and Psalms. Won’t you join me? Continue reading “Two-Year Bible Reading Plan for 2020 & 2021”
Choosing a Bible to read through in a year
So you plan to read through the Bible in 2019. Good for you! I hope you will participate in the chronological Bible reading plan as announced in my earlier posts, with more posts to follow throughout 2019 on this blog Bible Bites 4 You and on FB.
Which Bible will you read? While there are no hard and fast rules about which translations we should read, a Bible that is right for you will increase the probability that you will stick with your reading plan and finish well. There are many Bibles and translations to choose from, so invest a little time at the beginning. If you use the same Bible all year, you and your Bible will become inseparable as you personalize it with your notes and highlights. Continue reading “Choosing a Bible to read through in a year”