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Book Review: The Summer of the Danes by Ellis Peters (four stars)

Book Review: The Summer of the Danes (Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #18) by Ellis Peters (four stars) “I do not spoil what I wish to sell,” agreed Otir. “And when I collect what is due me, it will be from … Continue reading →

“Sin isn’t whispering in our culture anymore. It once whispered, right now it’s shouting. It’s calling good evil and calling evil good. The healing of the land is not dependent on the sinner repenting. It’s dependent on the church repenting.” Bill Johnson

If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their … Continue reading →

Movie Review: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, directed by Dallas Jenkins (four stars)

Movie Review: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, directed by Dallas Jenkins (four stars) “And, lo, the Angel of the Lord came upon them…” “Shazaaammmm!” “No, this is the Angel of the Lord.” “Out of nowhere, right? In the black night, … Continue reading →

“Looking at life through the lens of gratitude helps us rest in God, refocus, and not get caught up in the discontentment of our circumstances.” Becky Shannon

For you know the grace our Lord Jesus Christ, that being rich, for the sake of you He became poor, so that you through His poverty might be enriched. 2 Corinthians 8:9

“Only when we have the character and mindset of a bondservant can we truly grasp the deeper truths of the kingdom.” Rick Joyner

“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45

Book Review: A Scanner Darkly by Philip K Dick (three stars)

Book Review: A Scanner Darkly by Philip K Dick (three stars) If the last to know he’s an addict is the addict, then maybe the last to know when a man means what he says is the man himself. Illogical. … Continue reading →

“We can trust that God is good even when things around us are not good” Christine Caine

The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the person who seeks Him. Lamentations 3:25

“When I think I’m unfairly hated, I try to remember that I’m unfairly loved.” R C Sproul

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8

Book Review: The Potter’s Field by Ellis Peters (four stars)

Book Review: The Potter’s Field (Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #17) by Ellis Peters (four stars) “Earth is innocent. Only the use we make of it can mar it.” Excellent historical fiction. Amid England’s Anarchy a corpse demands identification and justice. … Continue reading →

“How God leads us and where He leads us will always be a bit of a mystery. But what doesn’t have to be mysterious is this: We will see God’s glory either on this side of eternity or on the other side.” Lysa TerKeurst

Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?” John 11:40