History, despite its wrenching painCannot be unlived, but if facedWith courage, need not be lived again.~ Maya Angelou History classes can be boring. But history lessons are transforming. For many readers, the advent of historical fiction, particularly in the last century, has become a meaningful way to expand our awareness of history beyond the mundane memorization of significant dates and names...
“The words of the wise are like goads,and like nails firmly fixed are the collected sayings;they are given by one Shepherd.” — Ecclesiastes 12:11 Trapped in a dark world without a clear a view of God, the writer of Ecclesiastes sought frantically for some light on the path—but indulging in everything this world had to offer left him empty and unfulfilled. After climbing high on life’s ladder, he...
Isaiah 7:1–14; 9:1–7Luke 1:26–38 A most remarkable Christmas promise was given by the prophet Isaiah to King Ahaz when two armies stood against Jerusalem. God sent Isaiah to assure the king of the Lord’s protection. Even though Ahaz was wicked, God extended mercy. When Ahaz learned of the armies ready to attack, he shook with fear (Isaiah 7:2). Isaiah comforted Ahaz and told him the Lord would...
The following post features two days of readings from The World Rejoices: The Good News of Christmas Devotional by Eliza Huie, Cyndi Logsdon, Brook Taylor, and Ashley Arey. This devotional is written for individuals and families, encouraging a slower December pace while counting down the days to Christmas. Each short daily devotional thought and Scripture reading from the first two chapters of...
We are Teaming up with Lithos Kids, Good Book Mom, and Arrows and Applesauce for a Christmas giveaway! Enter between December 1-7 to win this great gift package: New Growth Press Tully’s Christmas Mess by Jill and Paul Miller The Comfort for Children in Hard Times series by Darby Strickland plus plushies The Treasure and The Sword by Marty Machowski Take Heart for Teens by David Powlison...
