I finished The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah and enjoyed learning about unexpected events in France in 1939. Hannah is a beautiful writer who seamlessly moves within periods during World War II and illustrates the lives of two very different sisters—both courageous in their unique ways. I loved learning about the characters’ lives and had a better sense of the impact …
Proverbs 3:27, “Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it.” (KJV) In 2005, my husband, Arlin, and I raised American quarter horses: 19 mares and 5 cutting horse foals. We usually raised one hundred percent of our hay for feeding, but winter took a toll …
I read The Brotherhood: a Precinct 11 novel by Jerry B. Jenkins this month and embraced how Jenkin’s novel engaged my mind intellectually and emotionally. At the book’s beginning, a horrendous situation happens, and it felt like the first few chapters ripped my heart out—still, I couldn’t put it down. It was educational to live vicariously through the life of …
“Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.” Proverbs 3:13 (KJV) One of my kindred spirits is George MacDonald, a Christian teacher. When his words flow into my ears and heart, I visualize the colorful photo on the cover of At The Back of The North Wind and smile. Growing up, MacDonald’s father forbade him …
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; lean not unto thine own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5 (KJV) One lesson I learned growing up without a dad was how to be self-sufficient. In college, I celebrated and reinforced this philosophy with various classes in women’s studies, feminist literary criticism, and American literature. But reading Proverbs 3:5 and The Wisdom of the …
“That thou mayest walk in the way of good men and keep the paths of the righteous.” Proverbs 2:20 (KJV) When my husband Arlin and I hunted elk on Raspberry Island in Alaska, I didn’t worry about rough water in Shelikof or Kupreanof straights because our trustworthy and knowledgeable captain of the Windigo grew up fishing there and knew every …
Today, we dive into the hidden treasure of Proverbs 2:1-11. Lee Strobel provides excellent insight in The Case for Christ Study Bible. Jesus is wisdom Incarnate. As the Word of God, he is the very nature of truth (see John 1:1,14). Because Jesus came from God and is one with him, he embodies the spirit of truth and wisdom. Jesus …
Casey is hiding again—in Memphis this time—but it’s different now. She knows without a doubt that Dylan believes her and is doing all he can to help bring Brent’s killer to justice. He’s become an unexpected friend . . . and even, maybe, something more. Hope makes everything more bearable. Casey makes a deal with the DA to turn over …
Welcome Back to God Is A Good Father Series! As we continue the Epic Battle between Good and Evil, who do you turn to for advice and wise counsel? Your friends? Teachers? How-to books? Magazines? Today we investigate Proverbs 1:20-33, where “Wisdom crieth without,” like the thunderous voice of a Billy Graham Convention in Columbia, South Carolina, a message titled …
Is Dylan hunting Casey to prosecute her or protect her? Casey Cox is still on the run, fleeing prosecution for a murder she didn’t commit. Dylan Roberts—her most relentless pursuer—is still on her trail, but his secret emails insist that he knows the truth and wants to help her. He’s let her escape before when he had her in his …
