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July 23, 2016
When the World Says “Move”, Part 3
Welcome back for the third and final part of this weekly series. In Part 1 I took a look at a quote from Marvel’s Civil War series and how certain aspects of it can be interpreted as relevant to Christians. Last week I discussed how the Bible tells us that the world will react to […]
July 20, 2016
Ten Reasons Why Writers Make Good Neighbors
Originally posted on Andrea Lundgren:
This morning, I was awoken to the sounds of saws and dump trucks as road construction continued just outside. And it got me thinking: if you could pick your neighbor, you should always go with a writer. Writers are quiet. When we’re building something, all you’re hear is a clatter (along…
This morning, I was awoken to the sounds of saws and dump trucks as road construction continued just outside. And it got me thinking: if you could pick your neighbor, you should always go with a writer. Writers are quiet. When we’re building something, all you’re hear is a clatter (along…
July 19, 2016
Medieval Monday: The Peasant Home
Originally posted on Allison D. Reid:
It’s Tuesday, so I’m a day behind, but hopefully the adage “better late than never” applies and this post is worth waiting an extra day! When we think of medieval building construction, our first thought is of castles, cathedrals, and the large, sturdy Tudor style structures. These types of…
It’s Tuesday, so I’m a day behind, but hopefully the adage “better late than never” applies and this post is worth waiting an extra day! When we think of medieval building construction, our first thought is of castles, cathedrals, and the large, sturdy Tudor style structures. These types of…
July 16, 2016
When the World Says “Move”, Part 2
In case you missed it, last week’s post was inspired by a quote from the Marvel Civil War (comic and movie) and explored how it relates to our Christian walk. Some of the themes explored were how the Bible also uses the imagery of a tree planted firmly by water, how God’s word is truth […]
July 13, 2016
A Beginner’s Guide to the Inklings by Jamie Lapeyrolerie
Welcome to another guest post, this time from Jamie who blogs at Books and Beverages, as well as a faith-driven blog at She Laughs With Dignity. I originally found Jamie through her Inklings Week celebration this year, and have followed along since. She holds monthly book discussions on the Inklings, ranging from books written by […]
July 11, 2016
Medieval Armor: Leather
Welcome to part one of an unknown number where I will be looking at some of the common types of armor worn during Medieval England and, perhaps, Medieval Iceland. To start things off, I am looking at one of the most basic pieces of armor: leather armor. While there are many other parts of armor […]
July 9, 2016
When the World Says “Move”, Part 1
I am a huge fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. I went in to the latest movie, Captain America 3: Civil War, firmly on the side of Team Iron Man. After all, I thought his quote to Captain America made a lot of sense: “If we can’t accept limitations, we’re no better than the […]
July 8, 2016
Sneak Peek Friday: Author Andrea Lundgren
Originally posted on Allison D. Reid:
This week I’d like to welcome author and book coach Andrea Lundgren, who is sharing with us an excerpt from her wonderfully funny book, But Kisses Never Hurt Me: A Retelling of Sleeping Beauty. (I just read this book recently, and can personally recommend it as a summer reading…
This week I’d like to welcome author and book coach Andrea Lundgren, who is sharing with us an excerpt from her wonderfully funny book, But Kisses Never Hurt Me: A Retelling of Sleeping Beauty. (I just read this book recently, and can personally recommend it as a summer reading…
July 7, 2016
A Good and Bad Response to Prophecy
Originally posted on OPERATION ECHO:
We’ve been discussing prophecy and whether our prayers can alter the future, and how much action God requires from us when He says, “Thus says the Lord.” Today, I wanted to look at some of the many ways we can respond to God’s direction (these also apply to prophecy, because…
We’ve been discussing prophecy and whether our prayers can alter the future, and how much action God requires from us when He says, “Thus says the Lord.” Today, I wanted to look at some of the many ways we can respond to God’s direction (these also apply to prophecy, because…
July 6, 2016
What Writing Can Tell Us About God
Originally posted on Andrea Lundgren:
It sounds audacious, but it is largely the premise of Dorothy L. Sayers’ The Mind of the Maker. Because writers, like other artists, are “sub-creators,” they can give us a unique perspective on the Creator Himself, which can simplify questions of how one can make good and evil, and how miracle, free…
It sounds audacious, but it is largely the premise of Dorothy L. Sayers’ The Mind of the Maker. Because writers, like other artists, are “sub-creators,” they can give us a unique perspective on the Creator Himself, which can simplify questions of how one can make good and evil, and how miracle, free…
