Sex Trafficking, The Super Bowl, & You

The title of today's post may be a little misleading. If I'd tried for something more accurate, it would have looked like this: An issue I care about, a sporting event I don't, and practical ways we can all pray about it. But that isn't quite as catchy, is it? Titles aren't the important thing,Continue reading "Sex Trafficking, The Super Bowl, & You"

Book Reviews for January 2019

Long, long ago when it was spring, I thought life was a lovely thing, And now with snow on dale and hill, I think so still. -Minnie Case Hopkins I don't always see life as a lovely thing in the month of January, to be honest. But it's still a great month to snuggle upContinue reading "Book Reviews for January 2019"

Book Reviews for December

If any day of the calendar year feel like one for reflection and anticipation, it's December 31st. We look back at the triumphs and disappointments of the last 364 days, and think of how we can try and make the next a little better. I'm not one for making resolutions, in general. But I usuallyContinue reading "Book Reviews for December"

Book Reviews For November

You guys, I think these are literally the first words I've written since last month's book reviews (apart from some sparse journaling, but that's different). Isn't it sad? I do have a lot of ideas for intriguing future posts, though, so stay tuned and we can hope I find the mental energy to actually writeContinue reading "Book Reviews For November"

Book Reviews for October

"I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers." -L.M. Montgomery (Anne of Green Gables) By the books, it's been an eclectic month. I've been from North Korea, to fairy land, to ancient Egypt, to dystopia. There's no frigate like a book, as Emily Dickinson reminded us. Meanwhile, it's actually gotten aroundContinue reading "Book Reviews for October"

Packing Shoe-boxes for Samaritan’s Purse: What I’ve Learned in 20(ish) Years

I couldn't tell you which was the first year I ever packed a shoe-box for Operation Christmas Child, or what age I was. But I can recount with the precision set aside for warm, happy memories what it felt like. It happened at my church, and it was dark outside. I stood over what anyContinue reading "Packing Shoe-boxes for Samaritan’s Purse: What I’ve Learned in 20(ish) Years"

Book Reviews For September

“The goldenrod is yellow, The corn is turning brown, The trees in apple orchards With fruit are bending down.” -Helen Hunt Jackson Another month is almost in the books. That means another list of books to summarize the month. Here are the highs and lows of September— along with everything in between. Fawkes by NadineContinue reading "Book Reviews For September"

My Heart Is Where My Treasure Lies

"Don't store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be." -Matt.Continue reading "My Heart Is Where My Treasure Lies"

Book Review: “Fawkes” by Nadine Brandes

Usually I lump a month's worth of book reviews into a single post, but every once in a while you read something exceptional enough to warrant one of its own. Such is the case with Nadine Brandes's historical fantasy Fawkes, released in July. Reviews have never been my forte. Until this year, they weren't somethingContinue reading "Book Review: “Fawkes” by Nadine Brandes"