Christ in Literature: Worlds Without God? (pt.1)
“They know bits and pieces of the Old Testament—how God created the heavens and the earth, what rules he wants us to follow, how he worked through faithful believers to inflict justice on enemies. But they often fail to see how it all fits together as one story of grace from first to last, featuring…
Read MoreMoms with Blogs: Friends We Made Last Week
Yesterday wrapped up our Mom with a Blog Contest. And the winner was…Julie of www.learningtotreasure.blogspot.com! She won the Game of Sovereignty (that’s as opposed to Games of Chance) I played yesterday by assigning all the entrants numbers and pulling one out of a glass, and thus I’ll be putting her book in the mail shortly. …
Read MoreSteampunk!
According to Wikipedia, the term was probably coined by science-fiction writer K. W. Jeter as a humorous variation of cyberpunk—which itself is a type of science fiction described as “high tech/low life.” Steampunk is a blend of sci-fi/alternative-history/speculative fiction with a historical setting (Victorian Britain is typical, though later Edwardian and turn-of-the-century settings may appear)…
Read MoreAnnouncing our Mom with a Blog Contest!
We’re jumping on the bandwagon today. Mother’s Day is around the corner, and we’re gearing up to celebrate good old mom. Rather than creme-filled candy and flowers, though, we’re offering some delicious book insights and ideas, as well as one chocolate covered kids’ book! Ok, just kidding. You’ll have to add the chocolate yourself. But…
Read More‘The Dawning’ by George Herbert
Awake sad heart whom sorrow ever drowns; Take up thine eyes, which feed on earth; Unfold thy forehead, gathered into frowns; Thy Saviour comes, and with mirth: Awake, awake. And with a thankful heart His comforts take. But thou dost still lament, and pine, and cry, And feel His death, but not His victory.…
Read MoreMusic of ‘The Little House’
Saturday happy: Just found out that folksinger/songwriter Caroline Herring just put a CD out called The Little House. It’s a retelling of Virginia Lee Burton’s classic by the same name. In case you haven’t read it in a while, The Little House is about, you guessed it, a little house. The house spends its early…
Read MoreBrave Little Digital World
In Surprised By Joy, C. S. Lewis wrote about the flowering of his imagination at an early age–especially through books, which were piled up everywhere in his house and to which he had unlimited access over acres of free time. He read everything by E. Nesbit and Conan Doyle and Jonathan Swift, pored over Arthur…
Read MoreEaster Gifts 101: Last Minute Warning!
Easter is almost here, and while you could just pick a board book up at Walmart while you’re getting the Paas dye, you’ve still got time to order a book you’ll treasure for years to come. And guess what?! I happen to have a few ideas to help you do just that! TOP PICKS The…
Read MoreRR Podcast 3: eReader Safety with Malechi Tech Guy
A few weeks ago, Tim Challies released his book on the role of technology in our lives, The Next Story: Life and Faith After the Digital Explosion. In it he brings into focus the moral and spiritual challenges of new technology. He says, “We cannot run away from digital technology — mobile phones and computers…
Read MoreFree Classic ebooks
As many of you know–particularly those who’ve read our newsletter this week (and if you haven’t signed up already, why not take a moment and sign up in the top, right-hand sidebar?!)–tomorrow I’ll be posting an interview with Michael of Malechi Tech about ereaders and kids’ safety. If that topic seems like a stretch, by…
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