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Book Review: The Confession of Brother Haluin by Ellis Peters (four stars)

Book Review: The Confession of Brother Haluin (Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #15) by Ellis Peters (three stars) “There are some born to do penance by nature. Maybe they lift the load for some of us who take it quite comfortably … Continue reading →

“In the waiting and the delay of answered prayers, God is shaping us and working in our hearts so that we would be strengthened and equipped to steward well the breakthrough when it comes.” Bill Johnson

The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. Romans 8:16

“Sometimes we must choose to surrender our ‘why’ questions and instead ask, Will you help me see you, Lord? Even in this?” Lysa TerKeurst

As he considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. “Joseph, son of David,” the angel said, “do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife. For the child within her was conceived by … Continue reading →

No one ever outgrows scripture. The book widens and deepens with our years. C H Spurgeon

Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness. 2 Timothy 3:16

Book Review: No Shelter But the Stars by Virginia Black (four stars)

Book Review: No Shelter But the Stars by Virginia Black (four stars) Her only other choice is to accept her enemy as an ally and for them to forge into uncertainty together.  Enemy Mine meets Dune. A satisfying, character-driven story … Continue reading →

“Gratitude lifts our eyes off the things we lack so we might see the blessings we possess.” Max Lucado“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” Matthew 5:8

“When the days get long, life gets hard and the world becomes chaotic, we need to preach the gospel to ourselves again … and again.” Catherine Martinez

Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you—guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us. 2 Timothy 1:14

Book Review: The Hermit of Eyton Forest by Ellis Peters (three stars)

Book Review: The Hermit of Eyton Forest (The Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #14) by Ellis Peters (three stars) “Not much love in all that household to be gained or lost. But good haters, every one.” Formulaic. Love at first sight … Continue reading →

“We may be able to get ahead of the science, but we will never get ahead of the dark side of human nature. For that, we might need a Savior.” Curt Ghormley

“For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” Luke 19:10

“Mystery is as important as is revelation because mystery is where your trust is proven. And the life of faith and the life of trust is more than believing for a breakthrough. Sometimes the life of faith is to endure something you can’t explain and don’t h

And confessedly, great is the mystery of godliness: Who was revealed in the flesh, was justified in the Spirit, was seen by angels, was proclaimed among the nations, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory. 1 … Continue reading →