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“When God begins to reveal the truth, it is a sign that the process of liberation has begun.” C S Lewis

“There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known.” Luke 12:2

“God specializes in taking the places in our lives that feel broken or barren and doing something new.” Melanie Shankle

“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Isaiah 43:19

Book Review: The World of Rembrandt: 1606-1669 by Robert Wallace (four stars)

Book Review: The World of Rembrandt: 1606-1669 (Time-Life Library of Art) by Robert Wallace (four stars) He created an autobiography in art that is the equal of the finest ever produced in literature—even of the intimately analytical Confessions of St. … Continue reading →

“Jesus loves us. Jesus chose us. Jesus gave us worth by laying down His very life for us.” Stacy J. Lowe

“For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:2

“Rather than grasping for reasons or straining to see a future outcome, we can accept God’s tender invitation into a deeper awareness of Him today.” Taylor Joy Murray

Mary responded, “I am the Lord’s servant. May everything you have said about me come true.” Luke 1:38

“You are as close to God as you choose to be.” Rick Warren

Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. James 4:8

Book Review: Grant Takes Command by Bruce Catton (four stars)

Book Review: Grant Takes Command (Grant #3) by Bruce Catton (four stars) He had put his finger on the most important single factor in the whole situation: “The enemy have not got army enough.” From Chattanooga to Appomattox, this was … Continue reading →

“The closer you get to Christ, the more you see the imperfections in your own life. When you walk with the Lord, you grow in knowledge and you grow in understanding, you also grow in self awareness.” David Jeremiah

But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 3:18

“The Holy Spirit can be upon you, and you can fall down yet not see your sin.” Matt Hinshaw

Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Psalm 51:1

Book Review: System Collapse by Martha Wells (three stars)

Book Review: System Collapse (Murderbot Diaries #7) by Martha Wells (three stars) I would be panicking more, but I didn’t have time. Disappointing. Excellent continuing tale of Murderbot. Wells takes readers deep into the psyche of a human-machine construct who, … Continue reading →