Have you ever looked at pictures from the Great Depression era? You know that feeling, that sense of melancholy you get? Almost a stillness, a solemn view of life, and a sense of resignation with just a tinge of hope. Sarah Loudin Thomas takes these same emotions and turns them […]
As my grandma aged, she began to have problems with her eyes. The doctor warned that she had macular degeneration, which could lead to blindness. Instead of being frustrated or scared, Grandma had a plan. She began to memorize, not verses, but chapters and entire books of the Bible, to […]
Oh what fun! When Jo was caught sneaking into Dave’s camp, nobody’s life was ever the same again. I loved the way Dave was so appalled by Jo and yet so captivated by her at the same time. And bewildered at her strange behavior and beliefs. The Nordegren sisters, having […]
Poppy took the New York Four Hundred by storm when her grandmother blackmailed her into coming for a Season. Unconventional, to say the least, she was constantly shocking the staid Upper Crust with her constant faux pas. I loved that she didn’t set out to brook convention. In fact, she […]
Reading labels has become far more than a habit borne of curiosity; it is an essential part of survival for many. Plagued with numerous food allergies and food sensitivities (yes, they are different, in case you were wondering), it is critical that we know what is in the food we […]
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 […]
Amanda Dykes is a new author to me. I had seen many posts about her book on Twitter. After reading the description, I was intrigued and made sure to get a copy. Where to start? There was a wonderfully rich assortment of characters peopling this story. So many stories to […]
This year, while reading the various accounts of King David in the books of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles, it occurred to me that it is very likely when he received the message from Bathsheba that she was pregnant, he became afraid. Terrified, even. If you look at his character up […]
“You don’t seem like a computer person!” I imagine this statement was intended to be a compliment. I accepted it as such, regardless of the intent. Isn’t it humorous that we have so many preconceptions about the way things are and should be? Computer people should be nerdy men who […]
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 […]