http://www.amazon.com/The-Barons-Ring-ebook/dp/B0040V4EYI All of my books deal with men who have gone through some sort of devastating event that leaves a permanent mark. I want to explain how and why I put my male characters through severe trials. Our daughter has said, "You know you really put you men through a lot, don't you?" I look … Continue reading When a Man Suffers
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"Academic politics is the most vicious and bitter form of politics because the stakes are so low." "Sayre's Law" -- this version found in the December 20, 1973 Wall Street Journal. "The stakes are so low" seems off, but all of us who ever taught at the college level are intimately acquainted with the bitterness … Continue reading Science, Falsely So Called
"'As an online discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Nazis or Hitler approaches 1.' In other words, Godwin observed that, given enough time, in any online discussion-regardless of topic or scope-someone inevitably makes a comparison to Hitler and the Nazis." Wikipedia I have not bothered to check this out. It is not … Continue reading Godwin’s Law
Shakespeare put these words in Mercutio's mouth after he was stabbed in a swordfight: "No, 'tis not so deep as a well, nor so wide as a church-door; but 'tis enough, 'twill serve: ask for me to-morrow, and you shall find me a grave man." (Romeo and Juliet, Act 3, Scene 1.) Though Mercutio could … Continue reading Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth
Refuse foolish and ignorant speculations, knowing that they produce quarrels. The Lord's bond-servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, able to teach, patient when wronged, with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth, and they may come to … Continue reading What Is “Progressive Creation” ?
"Never Let Schooling Interfere With Your Education," by Grant Allen and popularized by Mark Twain. "One year in Italy with their eyes open would be worth more than three at Oxford." "What a misfortune it is that we should thus be compelled to let our boys' schooling interfere with their education!" In the early days … Continue reading Information, Please?
Just out for one more plunge into summer reading, or homeschool literature with history, mystery and adventure, check out the third book in the Benny and the Bank Robber series. Ben Carlisle's longtime dream has been to travel west with his family. When he is offered a newspaper job in Detroit, he is forced to question … Continue reading The Benny and the Bank Robber Historical Adventure Series has new members in the family!
Pastor George told us he was inspired to write this blog by ours, "Molon Laba, Come and Take Them. " When he shared it with us Michael said it was better than the one he wrote, so we wanted to share it with our readers. An online and writing acquaintance of mine has a … Continue reading What does it cost to be a Spiritual Warrior? — Guest Post by Pastor George McVey
These are the words of the Spartan King Leonidas to the Persian King Xerxes at the battle of Thermopylae. The Spartans were asked to surrender their weapons. "Come and Take It," the slogan of the Texas revolt, was based on this challenge.When we use these phrases, we must remember that both the attackers, Xerxes and … Continue reading Molon Laba “Come and Take Them.”
How far will a father go to rescue his daughter, and how much power does he really have to bring that about? How hard will a soldier push herself to do her duty when doing it has already cost her health, friendship and maybe her future? What will it take to bring together two … Continue reading Review of Remnant in the Stars by Cindy Koepp
Joana James is fast-becoming one of my favorite authors. I have read two of her fiction works and look forward to a third coming out soon. But then she had to go and write a devotional. I don't normally read devotionals because I'm already so spiritual I don't need them. Seriously, there are many devotionals … Continue reading Wisdom Bursts — a Review of “From Redemption to Maturity” by Joana James
Aaron's son Eleazer married one of the daughters of Putiel, and she bore him Phinehas. These are the heads of the fathers' households of the Levites according to their families. Exodus 6:25 Aaron died before crossing the Jordan and entering the Promised Land. His son, Eleazar, was High Priest during that crossing. His son, Phinehas, … Continue reading Phinehas
This, the 1st week of July 2012 saw the release of statistics that more people went on disability rolls than started new jobs. While we all know that the government wants to increase welfare rolls and that there are people who want to get something for nothing, I am assuming that the vast majority of … Continue reading Horsewhipped
The Captives, by Precarious Yates An Introduction to Aiqua Marrin Welcome to Aiqua Marrin, the watery world featured in The Heart of the Caveat Whale trilogy. When I say that Aiqua Marrin is mostly water, I don’t mean it in the same way that earth’s mostly water. No, I’m talking about 95% of seamless … Continue reading Guest Post by Precarious Yates, about her new Fantasy, The Captives
This is the second book I have read by Joana James. While it's less perfect technically than Nightmare at Emerald High, it's still a very moving, powerful story about the power of God and the prayers of the faithful. Could anybody have more to overcome than Alana and Alyssa? You won't know unless you read … Continue reading What Will You Do to Save Your Sister? A Review of Alana & Alyssa’s Secret by Joana James
On a blog devoted to life and death issues, this really does not fit in, but here it is anyway. When you buy snack chips, there is air in the bag. This helps prevent the chips from being crushed. It also means that snack chips must be packaged for the altitude where they will be … Continue reading Through the Windshield 4: Exploding Potato Chips
"La Belle Americaine" is a phrase often repeated in this story. It appears in the diary which Abby Long finds hidden in a beautiful antique desk she buys at auction. But it isn't used to describe the person I believe is the truly "Beautiful American" in this story. Jasmine is a slave who providentially comes … Continue reading Impossibilities and Possibilities: a Review of The Beautiful American by Marilyn Holdsworth
Lora-Beth Barnett has been my (Mary's) friend longer than I have known my husband. We are honored that she chose to share her story with us and our blog readers. A few months ago I went to the doctor to get some prescriptions renewed. I happened to mention that even though I was well past … Continue reading Cancer Lite is still Cancer Guest Post by Lora-Beth Barnett
I intended to make this a review of Shawn Lamb's book All0n, Book 1. Instead it morphed as I wrote it into a personal view of what makes good Christian fantasy/SciFi. Though I have written fiction, I usually write nonfiction. I read fiction, such as The Hobbit, The Lord of The Rings, War and Peace, … Continue reading Can Fantasy/SciFi Be Christian? by Michael J. Findley
I was given a copy of the book by the author's publicist. If you dismiss Christian fiction as sappy or shallow or "chick lit," you'll miss really fine books like this one. It isn't really a romance. It's certainly not women's fiction. Several male characters get a lot of ink, men flawed, fine, and being … Continue reading Causing and Calming Storms: A Review of Summer Storms by Rebekah Lyn
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