Simonetta Carr, beloved author of the Christian Biographies for Young Readers series, was confused and apprehensive when her eighteen year old son Jonathan asked her, out of the blue, “Mom, is this a game?” She answered him nervously. A bit later he still seemed perplexed and told her, “I don’t understand this extension.” Thus began […]
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Review: Irenaeus of Lyon by Simonetta Carr
As we look ahead to Good Friday and Easter, it is good to remember that the Bible tells us all we need to know about our salvation and about how to be thankful for it. We do not need to wait for special revelations or hidden messages. We just need to humbly accept God’s Word. […]
Review: John Knox by Simonetta Carr
John Knox is among the most colorful Reformers. From galley slave to royal preacher and devoted family man, he was both vigorous and gentle. When he explained the duties of rulers to Queen Mary of Scotland, she became speechless with amazement; when his mother-in-law worried about her sins, he consoled her with the gospel. Throughout […]
Review: Martin Luther by Simonetta Carr
Very few people have had as great an influence on western civilization as Martin Luther. Yet, it wasn’t Luther himself, and those who think only about the man miss so much. Nor was Luther aiming to change civilization or even the church—no, Luther was a person gripped by the search for God’s forgiveness, whose eventual […]
Review: Marie Durand by Simonetta Carr
When my kids complain that something isn’t fair, I usually remind them how incredibly blessed they are compared to people throughout the world and throughout the ages. That response stops complaining quite effectively for anyone who knows history or current events. But it does not get to the heart of the matter, and when true […]