Want a fantastic read over the holidays? I highly recommend The Swiss Courier, which, as reviewer Bob Welch said, “sizzles like a 24 episode with a World War II twist”.
Based on the 1944 Stauffenberg assasination attempt on Hitler’s life, co-authors Mike Yorkey and Tricia Goyer plot a heart-stopping, espionage-filled historical in which [...]
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Reasons to Read Aloud to Your Child
Published by September 21st, 2009 in Book Recommendations and Home Schooling. 10 CommentsUpon marriage, my husband and I were polar opposites when it came to reading. I came from a family of readers and writers…the TV was rarely on in our house–we didn’t even own a VCR until the 90’s. My parents have a vast library, yes, a real room lined with bookshelves floor to ceiling, of [...]
I Love Homeschooling!
Published by August 19th, 2009 in Book Recommendations, Christianity, Family Ties and Home Schooling. 8 CommentsThe old-fashioned way of doing things grabs me. Not that I don’t appreciate modern conveniences, but yeah, you just might catch me utilizing a washboard for kicks. And I’d absolutely adore an outdoor kitchen fitted with an enormous antique white stove like great-grandma’s.
I was thinking that about myself this morning–my tendency of appreciating the old [...]
Tricia Goyer’s Blue Like Play Dough
Published by July 19th, 2009 in Book Recommendations. 5 CommentsThis book kept me up late! Check out the book cover…see the subtitle in small print?
“the shape of motherhood in the grip of God”
I love that! Tricia’s done it again, with God’s blessing, of course! This spiritual memoir of how God’s molded and shaped her life really hit home with me. Every mom will be [...]
Blog Tour: Snow Melts in Spring
Published by July 16th, 2009 in Author Interview and Book Recommendations. 7 CommentsSnow Melts in Spring by Deborah Vogts, is as good as it looks! I loved reading a book based upon my childhood home in the Flint Hills of Kansas, and it was even better that I’d met Debbie three years ago at a writer’s conference, back when this book was just a dream waiting to [...]
In My Garden
Published by June 5th, 2009 in Book Recommendations, Chickens, Crafts, Family Ties and Gardening. 22 CommentsThis intriguing fellow is only one of the fun finds galore on gardening days at our place! He was so not happy, that “grin” is really a snarl, if you can’t tell! Yikes!
This picture, gingerly taken by soil-dirty fingers belonging to yours truly, shows you the view from my garden facing North, toward our house. [...]
Welcome to the Enduring Justice Blog Tour!
Published by May 6th, 2009 in Book Recommendations. 5 CommentsAmy Wallace books are better than chocolate! And since Amy is a self-confessed chocoholic–the queen of “Dark Chocolate Suspense”, she realizes what a high compliment I’m paying here!
Her latest romantic suspense, Enduring Justice, “had me from hello”! I’ve got to tell you, I am so sad to see the Defenders of Hope series end! But [...]
Baby Chicks Arrived!
Published by March 18th, 2009 in Book Recommendations, Chickens and Homemaking. 3 CommentsUp at 5:50 A.M. anticipating a phone call from the neighbors…who were anticipating a call from the Post Office…saying, “Come get your chicks!!”
Yes, you too can order chicks via a reputable hatchery. Or check your local farm store, many of them advertise “Chick Days” this time of year and have everything you need to get [...]
Daisy Chain Blog Tour
Published by March 11th, 2009 in Book Recommendations and Christianity. 9 CommentsDaisy Chain’s opening sentence grabbed my heart and kept my mind worrying over its characters’ lives long after the story ended. This is one of those books you want to savor, so set aside a day off and absorb the experience of a Mary DeMuth novel!
Mary E. DeMuth has held my interest since her debut [...]
Taking Our Debt to Christ for Granted
Published by March 6th, 2009 in Book Recommendations, Christianity and Culture. 4 CommentsHere in America, we can hardly fathom being tortured for our faith. Watching our husbands or wives being beaten, electrically shocked, knifed, used as urinals. Enduring repeated imprisonments because the call of God for the lost souls around you is so great, and God’s love is so much a part of who you are, you can’t [...]
