• purple robe, nails, crown of thorns shown on a table; the crucifixion of Christ

    With Childlike Faith: A New Way to Look at the Crucifixion

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    She hung close to her mom as she watched the man carrying a cross down the aisle. She let out a shriek and tried to run to help him when they whipped his back. She cried with him, helpless as she watched the horrible scene unfold before her, so emotional that she had to be carried away. The deep sorrow and inexpressible joy that comes with the resurrection story is incomparable. Written by the finger of God from the beginning of time, it is unlike any story that could ever be written by man. During this time of the year,…

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    How to Write an Easter-Themed Children’s Book

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    Writing a children’s book about Easter can be an enjoyable experience. Capturing the specialness and joy of Easter that entertains young readers requires creativity. Here are some tips to help you craft a captivating Easter-themed children’s book. Write with Your Readers’ Ages Top of Mind One of the first steps of writing a children’s book is to decide on the appropriate age range for your book. Think about the story you want to tell, the themes you’ll explore in your work, and the vocabulary level you’ll use. By understanding the developmental stages and interests of different age groups, you can…

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    How to Write a Devotional: 5 Basic Tips to Get You Started

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    One of the most popular types of manuscripts we publish at Xulon Press is a devotional. While a writing a devotional may sound like a simple task, there are many that lack the basic “bones” every devotional needs to be successful (and most of all, helpful to the reader). So, here’s a list of what every devotional should contain: Final Thoughts It doesn’t matter what you decide on theme, entry length, overall book length, or the use of verses, the most important thing is to keep it consistent while writing a devotional. Keep it consistent and it will be better overall, and…

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    How to Write a Children’s Book

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    Writing a children’s book may be the most fun a writer can have, but there’s a lot more planning and research that goes into children’s books than you might think. From deciding on your reading audience to making the story age-appropriate and dialing in your story to the right Flesch-Kincaid reading level, we’re covering everything in this article that you need to know about writing a great children’s book. There are five things every children’s book writer should keep in mind: 1. Decide On the Audience for Your Children’s Book Sometimes the book idea comes first, and the idea will…