How are you spending the final minutes of 2013? With friends? Family? By yourself? Our celebration may look humdrum to others, but it’s a day our family anticipates each year. It’s a day we spend together–bowling and watching movies. As our children get older (21, 19, & 17), I realize that these times are to be cherished–it won’t be long …
Merry Christmas!
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6
10 Books That Made an Impact
This past week, I was tagged on Facebook and instructed to list ten books that have made an impact on my reading life. I dutifully answered the request and figured it would also make a perfect blog post for this busy time of year. 1. The Bible, of course. As a linear thinker, I really like reading a chronological version. …
What are You Reading?
Picture this: It’s snowing outside, the heavy, sticky snow that coats your bare maples and frosts your evergreens in sparkling beauty. The thermometer reads *cold* (Insert your own definition of cold.) You’re curled up in a chair beside the fireplace where a fire crackles and heats. A mug of hot cocoa stirred with a peppermint stick awaits on the end …
A Novel Christmas List – Friends from Minnesota!
As I stated in a previous post, I know these authors, and they know me! They’re all fellow members of our ACFW Minnesota Chapter, MN NICE. I’d love it–and they’d love it too–if you’d add these books to your Christmas list or purchase them for a loved one. Regency THE DANCING MASTER by Julie Klassen (Bethany House) – this novel …
The Wizard of Oz at the Ordway – Fantastic Family Fun!
Growing up, watching The Wizard of Oz when it came on TV was an annual family event. We’d never miss it! We’d sit in front of our black ‘n white TV set and be entranced for two and a half hours. (I didn’t know, till I was an older teen, that Oz was filmed in color!) Entranced is exactly how …
A Novel Christmas List–Biblical, Speculative, and Young Adult
Today’s list is a bit shorter, but it’s quality. I highly recommend these three novels plus other works by these authors. Biblical Fiction ISCARIOT: A Novel of Judas by Tosca Lee (Howard Books) Judas Iscariot has been reviled as a liar, thief, and traitor—though Jesus called him friend. But when Judas realizes the Nazarene refuses to bow to social and …