Journaling can help adults and children think creatively, figure out their goals and dream about their future. When I’m stressed or can’t organize my thoughts, I often turn to journaling as a way to gain focus. As I read the Bible, I often jot down notes or questions in my journal to give me things […]
My Dad has been in the Navy for as long as I remember. It’s part of our family and Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day have always been big holidays for us. We learned respect for our country, our flag, and our military at a young age and I think that’s a good thing that I’ve […]
When my children were tiny, I didn’t give a lot of thought to what type of character traits I wanted them to have. My primary concern was that they were healthy and happy. Strong and Kind by Korie Robertson My children are 18 and 22 now, and I think they have matured into reasonably good […]
If you remember, a few months ago, I posted about a book I enjoyed by Ted Dekker called A.D. 30. I was very excited what I was asked to review the next book A.D. 33 A Novel. I enjoyed the way that Ted Dekker wove a story in A.D. 30 so I knew A.D. 33 […]
I’ve been fascinated with learning about the saints ever since I learned that I was born on the Feast of Saint Nicholas (December 6). One of my favorite saints was Saint Francis because he is the patron saint of animals. I’ve always been curious about how people are inspired to live their lives so when I […]
A few months ago, two violent criminals escaped from a prison in New York. They were on the run for weeks and since we live right on the border of Vermont and New York, there were a lot of people worrying about whether they were heading our way. This was a very nervous time for […]
90 Minutes in Heaven by Don Piper is a true story of Death and Life. I’m a Christian, so I have always had a belief in heaven. I know it’s out there somewhere in some form. Since I was little, I’ve heard stories of pearly gates and angels and harps and St. Peter. I know […]
I always tried to encourage my kids to read their Bibles when they were little. Even though they had Bibles intended for younger children, it was sometimes difficult for them to understand what the story was about and how it applied to their life. The Biggest Story by Kevin DeYoung is the answer. The Biggest […]
I was provided a product for review. Grin with Grace Author: Kathy Carlton Willis ISBN: 978-0899574783 Genre: Non-Fiction, Christian Release: May 1, 2015 Publisher: AMG Publishers 208 pages Have you ever felt the need to bite your tongue or grit your teeth? Grin with Grace explores ways to smile genuinely in the face of adversity […]
I have always found Biblical history to be fascinating. I’m not one of those people who has to have *evidence* to *prove* the things that happened in the Bible really happened. I’ve always just had faith because it’s what I was taught. Every now and then someone would question the ability to prove things and […]