“But now thus says the LORD, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: ‘Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.’” Isaiah 43:1 (emphasis mine) I first heard the Lord call my name as a young girl. The summer I turned… Continue reading My Redemption Story
“When I discovered your words, I devoured them. They are my joy and my heart’s delight, for I bear your name, O LORD God of Heaven’s Armies.” Jeremiah 15:16 NLT (emphasis mine) In hours leading up to my son’s emergency brain surgery and the days preceding the biopsy results revealing cancer, my soul longed… Continue reading Reading Therapy
The Young Traveler’s Gift By: Andy Andrews Genre: YAL Rating: 3 out of 5 Stars “I liked when he went to the future. It was cool went he met Abraham Lincoln.” ~Tyler “Michael Holder met 7 people. He got a message at every at every stop. I liked that he went places, but I wish… Continue reading Weekend Book Reviews
If you have read any of my previous Weekend Book Reviews, then you know that I’m an avid reader. I love books and often, if not always, have multiple books open at once. As a homeschooling mom, I try to instill the same passion into my children as well. Which means, on any given… Continue reading Fiction Fridays
Never Alone “Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence? If I ascend to heaven, you are there! If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there! If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there your… Continue reading Wordy Wednesdays
Last week, I wrote to you about fear. I mentioned a doctor’s scary diagnosis and an unknown journey. As many of you were reading my words, my husband and I were headed south with our oldest son for an appointment with an eye specialist. That day will have forever changed our lives. Less than forty-eight… Continue reading Wordy Wednesday
Fear “They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust the Lord to care for them” (Psalm 112:7 NLT). But I was afraid. I did not feel confident at all. The doctor had just given us news . . . news that I was not expecting. You know the kind of news that you feel… Continue reading Wordy Wednesday
Killing Patton: The Strange Death of World War II’s Most Audacious General By: Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard Genre: Biography Rating: 2.5 Stars Out of the three books I’ve read authored by this duo, Killing Patton was my least favorite. From the very start, I noticed Patton’s less than pleasant vocabulary. In my opinion, this… Continue reading Weekend Book Review
I’m not one who is much for making New Year’s resolutions. It might be because I typically reflect back and think forward at a different time of year . . . August and September, when the school year begins. Maybe it is because “everyone else is doing it,” and I enjoy being a little different.… Continue reading Resolutions, Scales & Unread Chapters
Theodore Boone: The Accused By: John Grisham Genre: YAL Fiction (Crime Novel) Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars So, if you couldn’t tell by my reviews lately, I really like YAL novels. There is a great children’s section tucked away in the corner of the library of our little city. It has a wonderful view… Continue reading Weekend Book Review
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