Giving. We all think about it. We might even do it. But we can make excuses not to give, and we can give for the wrong reasons. Brad Formsma explores these concepts and more in I Like Giving. Giving should not be done as an obligation, something that Formsma cautions several times in the book. It […]
I’ve mentioned that I like numbers, but I am somewhat fascinated with 9. When you add 9 to a number, or multiply by it, the 10s place decreases by one, and the 1s place increases by one. Granted, I am probably one of the few (I’d say there must be more, but maybe not) that […]
Christian history has many people who gave up what they knew and had in order to serve Christ. They left behind their former lives to follow Him, and sometimes, they lost their lives completely. William Dean Hamilton tells the story of 4 men who gave up what they knew to follow Christ, and paid for it, […]
Bekah Shaw would like to know where she fits. Still suffering from the stigma of a bitter divorce and being a single mother in a small town, she struggles to get passed all the trouble. Being a marine reservist helps with finances, and gives her a place to fit in. However, after getting into trouble […]
God calls everyone to something. First, salvation, then to some type of ministry. Hopefully, we will say yes, but that answer is followed by a time of getting made ready. This time generally involves having our distractions removed, and can be painful. Lina Abujamra shares her experience with this time in Stripped. Answering God’s call to […]
Apparently, I like numbers. I count steps and stairs, I’ll create math problems when I see numbers. The odd thing is (about this, not me), I didn’t like math in school. I was alright with it until multiplying and dividing came up. I believe it was 4th grade when the dislike started in earnest. It […]
I have seen several books on theology, the study of God. Some are very thorough and detailed, others are meant to give an overview. Exploring Christian Theology, by Nathan D. Holsteen and Michael J. Svigel, runs down the middle. Like many people, my eyes tend to glaze over when theology comes up. I know of […]
I have heard about the hard times both soldiers and civilians faced during the Civil War. In school, the teachers covered how supplies were scarce and people often went with little food and clothing. How there was a hatred on both sides just based on not much more than the fact that they were enemies. […]
Everyone has a dream of doing something or starting something that will have a big impact on the world. Many times, it doesn’t get passed wanting to be a super hero as a kid, but there are people who will continue seeking this impact as an adult. Since being super heroes isn’t an option for […]
For kids, reading history as facts can be dull, but add a story that they can get immersed in, and they are more willing to read it. The Redcoats Are Coming, by Marianne Hering and Nancy I. Sanders, does just that. Patrick and Beth are cousins, and are preparing to go on vacation to Boston. […]
