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“God is building our faith through every test, whether easy or hard. When life is easy, rest in Him. When life is hard, let Him carry you.” Mike Wittmer

God said, “If they face war, they might change their minds and return to Egypt.” Exodus 13:17

“Your journey conforms you to the image of Jesus, not easiness. Go conquer that which oppresses you, in the strength you have.” Matt Hinshaw

But David found strength in the Lord his God. 1 Samuel 30: 3

Book Review: Burr: A Novel by Gore Vidal (three stars)

Book Review: Burr: A Novel (Narratives of Empire #1) by Gore Vidal (three stars) As usual, he was mysterious. He makes even a trip to the barber seem like a plot to overthrow the state. Historical fiction, not history. Published … Continue reading →

“If there is a worst-case scenario trying to steal your peace right now, please know: God is in total control and holds your life in his hands.” Lysa TerKeurst

For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7

“Resist the urge to merely endure. Instead, ask God how you can invest in the season He has put you in, and trust He has a plan even in the waiting.” Tracie Miles

“This is what the LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, says to all those I carried into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon: ‘Build houses and settle down; plant gardens and eat what they produce.’” Jeremiah 29:4-5

Book Review: The Serpent’s Egg by Caroline Stevermer (four stars)

Book Review: The Serpent’s Egg by Caroline Stevermer (four stars) “I’ve waited all my life to make a scandal, now I can rest easy.” Good, clean fun. Old-school epic fantasy set in late medieval Europe analog with complex characterizations and … Continue reading →

“God says, ‘Do not plan with that which is in your pocket, but with that which is in my pocket.’” Reinhard Bonnke

The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. Psalm 24:1

“Loving others isn’t a religious exercise; it’s the very heart of God on display.” Alli Patterson

And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.Romans 5:5

“It is our duty and our privilege to exhaust our lives for Jesus. We are not to be living specimens of men in fine preservation, but living sacrifices.” C H Spurgeon

For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. Philippians 1:21

Book Review: Variable Star by Robert Heinlein and Spider Robinson (four stars)

Book Review: Variable Star by Robert Heinlein and Spider Robinson (four stars) As I headed for the death chair, I invoked my very sharpest self-criticism. You have not thought this through. Myself replied with some asperity, And how the hell … Continue reading →