Arabella was published in 1949 I read this book and wrote the review in February of 2004, “in honor of Valentine’s Day”. Strangely, I am having a similar experience to the last novel I read, Agnes Grey. I am about half way through Arabella, and I feel like the action has finally just begun. Arabella … Continue reading Valentine’s Day Book Review of Arabella, by Georgette Heyer
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Revolution in World Missions
I kept running into a book entitled Revolution in World Missions: One Man’s Journey to Change a Generation by K.P. Yohannan. This book seemed to follow me from one bookstore to the next and insist that I bring it home, and I’m glad I ultimately did. From the title I assumed it was one man’s … Continue reading Revolution in World Missions
Happy New Year 2012, the Year the World Ends!
How can we celebrate the new year, when we have to anticipate the end of the world all year? My first reaction to the “news” that the world was ending on December 21, 2012 was fear and dread. I had the same reaction to Harold Camping’s prediction that judgment was coming on May 21, 2011 … Continue reading Happy New Year 2012, the Year the World Ends!
A Personal Celebration
Joy to the world! the Lord is come; let earth receive her king. --Isaac Watts, Joy to the World All week I’ve had this song in my mind. I’d start many days with it as a way to counter my early morning tangle of thoughts and concerns. It has been refreshing to correct my thinking … Continue reading A Personal Celebration
Review of The Taste of Snow
by Stephen V. Masse Illustrated by Brian Allen ©2012 Good Harbor Press For Ages 8 - 14 This sweet story takes us along with the close-knit Kinders family through the days leading to Christmas in the small Austrian town of Gartendorf. We see life through the eyes of an eleven-year-old girl, Nicole, who has received … Continue reading Review of The Taste of Snow
Review of Heaven is Real for Kids (eBook)
by Colton Burpo as told to Todd and Sonja Burpo ©2011 published by Tommy Nelson When Colton got very sick and went to the hospital, he closed his eyes and woke up in heaven. After he left the hospital and went home, he wanted to tell everyone about his experience. This children’s book is a … Continue reading Review of Heaven is Real for Kids (eBook)
Review of Fractions = Trouble! by Claudia Mills
For many third graders, math is a struggle, and fractions are trouble! But here is help. For homework, have them read this book. Wilson can’t understand fractions, so his mother makes him go to a tutor every Saturday morning. He is humiliated. He keeps his tutor a secret from everyone. But he is surprised that … Continue reading Review of Fractions = Trouble! by Claudia Mills
Write Everyday–Right?
Yes, yes, I know writers are supposed to write everyday. When I am working on a specific project and have a deadline, that’s not too hard to do. In that case, what’s hard for me is to STOP writing and get up to stretch, guzzle some water or make something halfway nutritious to eat. On … Continue reading Write Everyday–Right?
Book Review of Our Last Great Hope by Ronnie Floyd
This book is a reminder of our purpose here on earth, if we call ourselves Christians. Our commission is to spread the news of God’s mercy and forgiveness, and his ability to rescue us. Yet we are distracted by our busy lives, entertainment, our fears, and by our many church-related activities. Ronnie Floyd’s passion for … Continue reading Book Review of Our Last Great Hope by Ronnie Floyd
Writing Contests
Since I seem to be motivated by deadlines, I have been using contests to force me to get my homeless writing projects out the door. I like the limitations on word counts and time imposed by the deadlines. Contests also inspire me to brainstorm, outline, draft, write, edit, rewrite and submit a brand-new story or … Continue reading Writing Contests
Happily Writing 