Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.”

-I Can Read with my Eyes Shut!

Dr. Seuss is probably one the most recognized children's authors, especially of short stories, and later this week, GLC's teachers and children will be celebrating Dr. Seuss's birthday! All week long, they have been reading and enjoying some of the books Dr. Seuss has written such as The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, and Oh! The Places You'll Go! Be sure to contact Miss Wanda if you want to be a part of the birthday bash this Friday!

Reading is somewhat second-nature to us, but reading is such an important part of life. It is also a pivotal part of every child's education. The ability to read opens the door to imagination and more learning. As your child participates in celebrating Dr. Seuss's birthday, take the opportunity to introduce him or her to some other great authors and other great children's classics. Also, begin working to instill a love for reading in your child.

Click here to view one of our previous posts all about reading!

Happy Birthday, Dr.Seuss & Happy Reading to You!

Happy Valentine's Day

It's Valentine's Day and like every other year, it is everywhere! It's on every end-cap at the store; it's on almost every sitcom or television show; even today's radio morning shows were all about Valentine's Day. While some people view today as an ordinary day, others are expressing love and appreciation for other people through cards, gifts, and chocolate (of course chocolate!).

On Valentine's Day the focus is usually on earthly love- the love of friends, the love of family, the love of pets, and of course, the love of significant others. However, as I am immersed by all of the attention society gives to these forms of love, I can't help but be completely intoxicated by the love of God. In the midst of all the conversations about romance and all of the concentration on love, I can hardly help but wonder how many people know just how much God loves them.

As all these thoughts about God and His love float around in my head, I'm reminded of verses like the following:

• Romans 8:37-39- No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
• John 3:16-17- For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.
• Romans 5:8- But God shows His own love for us in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
• Psalm 136:26- Give thanks to the God of heaven, for His steadfast love endures forever.

I pray that as the focus on Valentine's Day wanes, you're understanding of true love, the love of God, grows. I pray that you experience the love God has for you in such a way that you never have before.

Have a blessed Valentine's Day surrounded by those you love!