Rift
“There’s a lot of history here in the region, and where there’s a lot of history somewhere, you can be sure you’ll find a lot of tragedy. And where there’s a lot of tragedy, there always seem to be a lot of ghosts— or at least stories about them.”
The Nicene Creed
The 1700 year anniversary of Christianity’s first official creed: how did it come to be, what does it mean, and why does it matter?
No Time to Be Dumb
“You can’t afford the time that stupid sin will take. There is no time to have the dumb years… The longer you stretch things out, the more of your life you are wasting.”
Big Dumb Eyes
Riveting.
The Wilde Trials
“When I left Rio, I thought I was leaving behind the biggest challenge of my life. I had no idea that the next two years would be even harder. And to reach joy, I had to go through trials too big for me to face on my own.”
May Reading Recap
8 books I read this month!
Wild Things
“They need to see that there are many ways to be brave; many ways to be caring and compassionate; many ways to be adventurous and creative; many ways to be strong.”
Far Beyond Gold
“When I left Rio, I thought I was leaving behind the biggest challenge of my life. I had no idea that the next two years would be even harder. And to reach joy, I had to go through trials too big for me to face on my own.”
Falls to Pieces
“The police will presume one of two things: tragic accident or foul play. And if they discover I am not who I say I am, they’ll certainly lean toward the latter.“
Another Gospel?
“In Progressive Christianity there is general unity surrounding three topics: The Bible, the Cross, and the gospel— everything else is built on this foundation… It’s an entirely different religion—with another Jesus—and another gospel.”
The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau
“Diamonds have witnessed the past, and they will witness a future we can’t begin to imagine.”
Be Funny or Die
“Unlike drama or ballet or sculpture, you know when you’ve made comedy: it’s when people laugh.”
Honest Prayers for Mama Bears
An essential book that will enhance your prayer life, especially as a mom, in so many ways!
The Artist of Blackberry Grange
“‘This old house holds many ghosts, my dear. Some of them are mine.’”
April Reading Recap
8 books I read this month!
Beside Every Successful Man
“Real love isn’t just gazing into each other’s eyes. It’s looking out together in the same direction.”- David McCullough
A Dead Draw
“‘Revenge can be a powerful motivator.’”
The Steadfast Love of the Lord
“Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. (Jn 6:68) If God’s love isn’t real and steady and ultimately steadfast, what hope do any of us have? To what philosophy of life will we turn?”
Future’s Dark Past
“‘You two are either going to kill each other or be the best team ever. I can’t decide which.’”
The Risen King
40 encouraging and convicting meditations on Christ and the cross!