The Pilgrim Travels on: Literary References to The Pilgrim’s Progress
Few works of literature have had the cultural reach of John Bunyan’s The Pilgrim’s Progress. That’s pretty amazing—who would have thought an adventure story that pauses every few pages for long discussions of Christian theology would have such a grip on the Western world’s imagination? Clearly Bunyan tapped something deep in the human spirit. The…
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Shakespeare Fun and Frivolity
Shakespeare fans who have room on their shelves and a box of freshly sharpened colored pencils will find good application for both with three fun and frivolous titles to add to their collection. Pop-Up Shakespeare by The Reduced Shakespeare Company, Reed Martin & Austin Tichenor, illustrated by Jennie Maizels. Candlewick Press, 2017. 10 pages Now…
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Birds of a Feather: Bird Books for Kids
A short list of favorite books about birds and bird-watching.
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Bible Review: CSB Defend Your Faith
The Defend Your Faith Bible equips middle graders for apologetics with arguments for the reasonableness and accuracy of the scriptures.
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Bible Review: CSB Study Bible for Girls (and Boys)
Though more of a devotional Bible than a study Bible, this edition offers thought-provoking questions and application features.
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Bible Review: the Stampede of “Creative” Bibles
A coloring/journaling Bible may make a lovely gift for the right recipient, but is it the best choice for reading and studying?
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The Author’s Mission: Gary Schmidt
What’s the story behind a Gary Schmidt story? More significantly, what are the questions?
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Back Porch Book Chats
Back Porch Book Chat: A casual, virtual conversation about books. Join us as we chat with book lovers like ourselves about a topic we all love! Below is a list of our Back Porch Book Chat guests to date: Virginia Lee Rogers: Bookseller and Homeschool Mom Lou Hunley: Public Librarian Melissa Deming: Bible Teacher Sarah…
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Faith, Fiction, & Fellowship, Week 3: Let’s Discuss!
Some discussion questions for week 3!
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Kindred Retreat 2019 and a Fortitude Booklist
Megan was refreshed after a day of listening to three wise women at a one-day retreat…and she brought home another booklist. Note the fairy tale motifs: Three wise women giving counsel. A few weeks ago I drove three rainy wee morning hours to hear Cindy Rollins, Angelina Stanford, and Renee Mathis speak at the CiRCE…
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