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The Waiting Season

I started Bible School this year and began an Old Testament Survey, which required reading all of Genesis and Exodus in about four weeks. Reading it so quickly, like a novel, I noticed things I have never noticed before, but I came away with one especial message. God’s plan requires waiting. When Abraham was calledContinue reading "The Waiting Season"

A Birthday Tribute

Originally posted on Light in the Tunnel:
Seven months ago, the world lost one of its greatest women. Today would have been her 97th birthday. I almost get emotional just thinking about it. Last week, when I watching a documentary that briefly touched on her passing, I felt tears springing to my eyes and a…

A Letter to Pontius Pilate

We don’t know much about you. Who you were. What you were like. You might have filled some stereotypes… strong Roman, used to a luxurious lifestyle, buried in Israel by choice or by fate, atheist or bowing to the Roman gods, despising and confused by the Jews… At any rate, you were a person. YouContinue reading "A Letter to Pontius Pilate  "

Book Rules, Book Myths

Does reading have rules? I accidentally posed myself the question today and had to think about it for a minute. Obviously, there’s the rules where you have to know the letters and the language—learning to read has its own set of rules. It’s important to know whether to read right to left, front to back,Continue reading "Book Rules, Book Myths"

Should Christians Write Dystopians?

Disclaimer: All I have to say is NOT because of any specific book in particular. I have been thinking of this for a long time and meaning to say it. This is in no way pointing out a specific book or author. It’s my own musings and convictions and NOT meant as an insult, holier-than-thou,Continue reading "Should Christians Write Dystopians?"

February Wrap-Up // 2023 Edition

Well, friends, it is March and I am behind (again) but I have a good reason for it. Actually, lots of good reasons. Wanna find out what? Read on! || Highlights & Lowlights // I discovered another of my reels went viral! 10k views 😉 // I made a new bitmoji for myself representing myContinue reading "February Wrap-Up // 2023 Edition"

We Need Anne as Much as George

If you’ve ever read been into 1950s MG books, you may have come across Enid Blyton—a prolific English writer who wrote mainly mystery series for children. Now, Enid Blyton has her faults, but I have enjoyed many of her books, one of which is Five on a Treasure Island, start of a long series titledContinue reading "We Need Anne as Much as George"

My Favourite Characters of the Year for 2022

For the life of me, I cannot figure out where I got this template/tag. I copied it from a website in entirety but forgot to add the website link. If anyone recognizes this format and remembers who came up with it, please let me know so I can tag them!! My Favorite Male Characters THISContinue reading "My Favourite Characters of the Year for 2022"