Welcome to the twelfth--can it be true?--Christian Science Fiction and Fantasy Blog Tour! We've been doing this a whole year now, come next month. What a joy and honor to be leading this month’s tour—as we highlight Christian SFF writer Karen Hancock and her fifth book, the final of a series, … [Read more...] about Christian Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog Tour: Karen Hancock & The Return of the Guardian King
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The Role of a Woman as a Wife and Keeper of the Home, Part 2
Continued from yesterday ...“virtuous”—as in the virtuous woman in Proverbs 31. We have this idea that this means merely purity. Not that purity is a bad thing …But this word comes from the Hebrew chayil—Strong’s #2428: “probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, … [Read more...] about The Role of a Woman as a Wife and Keeper of the Home, Part 2
And now for something a little different … The Role of a Woman as Wife and Keeper at Home, Part 1
Several months ago, my mother was asked to speak at a local women's retreat. In the course of discussing what she planned to talk about, I mentioned a few very cool tidbits I'd picked up over the years about the root meanings of several terms bandied about in church circles to describe a woman's … [Read more...] about And now for something a little different … The Role of a Woman as Wife and Keeper at Home, Part 1
Writing From the Edge: Passion of the Christ
Writing From the Edge: Passion of the ChristMy older children and I stayed up last night to watch The Passion for the first time ... so, what a surprise to check Karen's blog this morning and find this post. Excellent comments--especially in regards to how a believer should respond to being "bought … [Read more...] about Writing From the Edge: Passion of the Christ
The Shell
(an old favorite poem by Amy Carmichael, missionary to India ... enjoy.)The Shell Upon the sandy shore an empty shell,Beyond the shell infinity of sea;O Savior, I am like that empty shell,Thou art the Sea to me.A sweeping wave rides up the shore, and lo,Each dim recess the coiled shell within,Is … [Read more...] about The Shell
The Tyranny of the Urgent
Some time ago I ran across a rash of “how to manage your time” articles that set me to thinking furiously—not for the first time in recent years—about my own life and what I can and cannot do to make better use of my own time.For starters, I can’t seem to keep a schedule to save my life. Talk of … [Read more...] about The Tyranny of the Urgent
