Check yourself into the Texas Boardinghouse Brides series by Vickie McDonough, where you’ll meet Luke Davis, marshal of Lookout, Texas, who flippantly tells his cousin he’d get married if the right woman ever came along. When three mail-order brides are delivered to Luke a month later, he’s in an uncomfortable predicament. How will he ever… Continue reading Book Review: The Anonymous Bride by Vickie McDonough
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Civil War Research Book Review: Recollections and Letters of General Robert E. Lee
The book is both the most wonderful thing and the most dreadful all at once. First, let's talk about what's so great about it. What I Loved: There's nothing like reading original letters from people in the past. They shine so much light on the culture of the time. This recollection and letters by the… Continue reading Civil War Research Book Review: Recollections and Letters of General Robert E. Lee
The Wise Words of Lincoln
In honor of the 151st anniversary of Lincoln's death earlier this month, I've pulled together a list of wise and witty sayings from our former president. Which is your favorite? “Folks are usually about as happy as they make their minds up to be.” “There are no bad pictures; that's just how your face looks… Continue reading The Wise Words of Lincoln
Book Review: Faith by Lyn Cote
The Civil War battlefield is the last place Quakeress Faith Cathwell thought she’d find herself. But with a gift for nursing, Faith seizes this opportunity to join the fight for abolition―and to search for Shiloh, a freeborn childhood friend who was kidnapped and sold south by unscrupulous slave catchers. Knowing it’s much too dangerous for… Continue reading Book Review: Faith by Lyn Cote
Book Review: Country Cooking from a Redneck Kitchen
Few people know that national pie champion Francine Bryson got her start on the cooking contest circuit at age sixteen with a savory stuffed pork loin—that won first place. In Country Cooking from a Redneck Kitchen, Francine invites you into her home to share recipes for everything that graces her Southern table: chicken dinners, savory… Continue reading Book Review: Country Cooking from a Redneck Kitchen
Birthday Cake 2016
In celebration of my birthday this week, we're going to look at birthday cakes! I'm also going to share one of my favorite dessert recipes with you. Before the Lord led me to write full time, I had dreamed of owning a bakery. Now I only decorate wedding cakes and birthday cakes for my children.… Continue reading Birthday Cake 2016
Book Review: For Such a Time by Kate Breslin
In 1944, Hadassah Benjamin feels abandoned by God when she is saved from a firing squad only to be handed over to a new enemy. Pressed into service by SS Kommandant Colonel Aric von Schmidt at the transit camp of Theresienstadt in Czechoslovakia, she is able to hide behind the false identity of Stella Muller.… Continue reading Book Review: For Such a Time by Kate Breslin
Children’s DVD Review: Buck Denver Asks What’s in the Bible Vol 2
Buck Denver Asks What’s in the Bible? 2 is the second installment of the 13-DVD series from VeggieTales creator Phil Vischer. In his first new project since VeggieTales, Vischer has set out to teach kids (and parents!) the story of the Bible – God’s great rescue plan! We know the stories of Moses, Noah, David,… Continue reading Children’s DVD Review: Buck Denver Asks What’s in the Bible Vol 2
Book Review: Wonders of Creation, an Adult Coloring Book
Wonders of Creation explores the wonders of our created world though detailed black-and-white illustrations—each one ready to be filled with the hues of your imagination. From amazing Eden-esque gardens to the creatures God made that still ramble through our world, this ninety-six-page book offers hours of coloring inspiration and relaxation for any age. The Basics:… Continue reading Book Review: Wonders of Creation, an Adult Coloring Book
My Testimony
In celebration of my birthday this month, I thought it was time take another look at my spiritual birth. I'm dusting off my testimony and sharing it again. If you're willing to share your testimony with me, I'd love to hear it. You can email it or post it publically. If you have any questions,… Continue reading My Testimony
