Raising Prayerful Kids

by Amanda Trumpower | Mar 15, 2022 | Book Reviews, Faith Reflections, Family, Twin Mom, Writing

I resolve to stop reading Christian family discipleship books when I am stressed. Or maybe the opposite is true. Maybe those books are exactly what I need when I am feeling my worst. Today has not been a great day in the Trumpower toddler twin household. No one did...

Chapter Book Spotlight: Road to Bethlehem by Lesley Barklay

by Amanda Trumpower | Feb 18, 2022 | Book Reviews, Chapter Book Spotlight, Events, Other, Writing

Meet Australian children’s author Lesley Barklay. Lesley writes biblical fiction for kids by transporting them back in time. Her first book takes you behind the scenes of the very first Christmas! Learn more below. (Please note: All product links below are...

Fruit Full: 100 Family Experiences for Growing in the Fruit of the Spirit by Christie Thomas

by Amanda Trumpower | Feb 15, 2022 | Book Reviews, Events, Writing

Hi friends! I feel positively overwhelmed to have discovered so many excellent family spiritual education resources over the last few months. It began with Dishing Up Devotions: 36 Faith-Building Activities for Homeschooling Families by Katie J. Trent… which I...

2-6-2022: “Amanda Interviews…a Fantasy Webcomic Creator!”

by Amanda Trumpower | Jan 21, 2022 | "Amanda Interviews...!" Career Show, Events, Writing

Episode AnnouncementDate & Details Hi all! Our February career interview episode is nearly upon us. This month, we’re chatting with webcomic author & illustrator Molly Farnsley. In any creative field, perseverance is 90% of what it takes to be successful....

Chapter Book Spotlight: Big the Barn Cat by Trista Shaye

by Amanda Trumpower | Jan 17, 2022 | Book Reviews, Chapter Book Spotlight, Events

I’m so excited to kick off our Chapter Book Spotlight series with a dear Collar Cases friend: Trista Shaye! If you’ve been around for any length of time, you probably know that Trista is the voice of the Collar Cases universe via our fully-voiced audiobooks. But her...

1-7-2022: “Amanda Interviews…a Book Cover Designer!”

by Amanda Trumpower | Jan 7, 2022 | "Amanda Interviews...!" Career Show, Events, Virtual Events, Writing

Happy new year, fellow homeschoolers! Let’s kick off 2022 with some career enrichment for your student! In this month’s episode of “Amanda Interviews…!”, we’re talking with book cover artist Lyndsey Lewellen. Lyndsey has designed over...