“In the total expanse of human life there is not a single square inch of which the Christ, who alone is sovereign, does not declare, ‘That is mine!’” Abraham Kuyper Sarah Francis Martin bases her book, Stress Point, on this idea that Christ is King over our lives. Our lives are not about us, but […]
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How to Write a Book—A Free Christian Novel-Writing Course for Teens and Adults
Over half the members of our family write, but Miss 14 is our fiction star, having penned several novels. I’ve been thinking of getting her a novel-writing course. She participates in NaNoWriMo every year and imitates other writers’ styles as recommended in The Writer’s Workshop, but I wanted to give her something more. As I […]
Review: Miraculous Movements by Jerry Trousdale
In the last few decades, and especially since 9/11, the Muslim world has seemed both invincible and dangerous, not only to the West but even more to Christians. Miraculous Movements is a compelling and heartening reminder that God is in control. Rather than living in dread of persecution by their neighbors and countrymen, Christians are […]
Review: The Best Things in Life by Peter Kreeft
The Best Things in Life. What are they? Peter Kreeft tackles that question in his book, subtitled: A Contemporary Socrates Looks at Power, Pleasure, Truth, and the Good Life. In twelve dialogues, ‘Socrates’ discusses contemporary life, combining his traditional method of questioning with kindness, humor, and careful logic. These conversations, which take place at […]