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Trick or Treat

Logan Bennett — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:05:41 +0000

This practice was so successful that he eventually had to recruit even more students to serve food and beverages; his house became a place known for generosity and caring at Halloween.

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A Curmudgeon Approach to Halloween

Matthew Breazeale — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:53:08 +0000

My participation will never be all-in, and I may still look like a killjoy to many. But I can change my mindset to actively engage in Halloween in ways that fit my personality and my family.

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Making Halloween a Math Lesson

Matthew Breazeale — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:59:18 +0000

Counting candy can lead to conversations around generosity, specifically God’s generosity in the Gospel and to how Christians are called to be generous. What might generosity look like in their life right now?

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Wringer (Children’s Book Review)

Matthew Breazeale — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:47:20 +0000

A review of the novel Wringer, written by the author of Maniac Magee, along with prompts for conversation to engage your reader in the text and help equip them with enduring faith.

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The Water Hole (Children’s Book Review)

Matthew Breazeale — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:02:52 +0000

A review of the picture book The Water Hole by Grame Base with suggestions for engagement based upon reading level.

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Adam of the Road (Children’s Book Review)

Matthew Breazeale — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:56:18 +0000

A review of the 1943 Newberry Medal Winning book, Adam of the Road, with questions to engage the reader in conversation and contemplation.

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Children’s Book Reviews (Table of Contents)

Matthew Breazeale — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:41:17 +0000

A primary page connecting to books that have been reviewed by Trinity �Ӱ��Ƶ staff. Each review comes with suggestions for how to engage in conversation with the reader around key themes or aspects of the story.

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What Makes Literature so Powerful for Enduring Faith (Introduction)

Matthew Breazeale — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:38:39 +0000

A core element of �Ӱ��Ƶ Christian education is the use of literature to help form character - but what is it that makes literature so powerful? Start here to consider three main elements, and then continue reading for more details!

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What Makes Literature so Powerful for Enduring Faith (Element 1: Capturing the Heart)

Matthew Breazeale — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:36:08 +0000

How does the power of literature impact enduring faith of children? By capturing their heart.

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What Makes Literature so Powerful for Enduring Faith (Element 2: Personal Experiences)

Matthew Breazeale — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:43:35 +0000

A core element of �Ӱ��Ƶ Christian education is the use of literature to help form character - but what is it that makes literature so powerful? The ability to gain vicarious experiences through great characters and stories converts literature into a powerful faith formation tool.

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