There is a reason the theme of the prodigal restored is so prevalent in literature. It’s because, if we are honest with ourselves, we all relate so well to the son in need of redemption and restoration. Between the Wild Branches continues Lukio’s story from To Dwell among Cedars. This […]
A Philistine woman who worships Yahweh alone. A Levite who doubts the Lord keeps His promises. Which is right? I have often wondered just how the writer of I Samuel knew what happened in the five cities of the Philistines during the time the Ark of the Covenant resided there. […]
Intrigue. Spies. Mercenaries. Vengeance. Like Flames in the Night is an amazing story that kept me thrilled from the opening sentence to the final period. As Tirzah followed her calling from God and infiltrated the house of the Aramean commander in Shechem to spy out his secrets, I was fascinated. […]
Years ago, I read a book by an author and liked it, so I began to read other books of his. One after the other. I came to realize that each one used the theme of the prodigal son. Overtly. After reading about a dozen of his books, I had […]
Author Connilyn Cossette is preparing for the release of her newest book, Until the Mountains Fall. The good news for us is that her publisher has the first book from this series, A Light on the Hill, on sale this month. I haven’t read that yet, so I grabbed a […]
Looking back at the foundations of my song of salvation I can see its beginning before I was born. I was adopted at birth, literally plucked from one family and placed into another. This providential shift in my life, although rooted in loss and grief, placed me on a direct […]
Refuge. Sanctuary. Haven. What do those words convey to you? In just reading them, do you sense a longing for that type of peace? Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach […]