JML Reading & Writing

Children's Book Character (The Lamb of Life- Bessy the cow) John 13:34-35   New International Version (NIV) 34  “A new command  I give you: Love one another.  As I have loved you, so you must love one another.   35  By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” This is taken from my picture book 'The Lamb of Life' Bessy the cow and her baby lilbess show the love to other animals that Jesus wants from us as believers. Jesus also told us to love others as we love ourselves no matter what and to always forgive everything. When we love others as Bessy does then we are showing Jesus' character and life through us. This will also teach your children of how they should treat others will love, respect, and kindness. You can find my picture book 'The Lamb of Life' at  The Lamb of Life by Jon Michael Lawrence  which is in the process of being published. If you like the characters and my story pleas...

Teaching Children Values and Morals #Wednesday are for Writers: Teaching Kids Values & Morals with Jon Michael Lawrence It is very important for children to grow up in healthy homes where they are loved, cherished, and where they feel important. It is important for parents to give their children the tools they need to face any adversity they may come against. When children are taught values and morals then they grow up to be strong, dedicated, culturally aware, and educated citizens. When children learn important values then they also learn how to treat others in a respectful way as well as how they should view themselves. With important values and morals, kids also learn important values like having good self-esteem, realizing their self-worth, and they learn how to be exemplary people in society.   There are many important values children need to learn which include generosity, sacrifice for others, standing up for what is right, knowing their self-worth and that Jes...