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Cutting Spiritual Clutter
Sometimes when the hectic pace of life kicks up a notch, it's the most fundamental things that get abandoned first. Take cleaning for...
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Nov 6, 20192 min read


River Secrets, by Shannon Hale: Review
When Bayern sends an ambassador into the land of Tira, Razo feels under-qualified to be chosen as part of the escort. After all, he's...
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Nov 2, 20192 min read


OT Truth: Facing Attacks for the Faith
Jeremiah 28—a verbal showdown between the prophet Jeremiah and false prophet Hananiah son of Azur. I'm sure Jeremiah had constant...
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Oct 29, 20192 min read


Looking Out and Giving Thanks
One temptation that seems prevalent in our luxury-cushioned first-world is the urge to dwell on ourselves. Whether it's that nagging...
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Oct 24, 20192 min read


To Live is Christ
In Paul's letter to the Philippians, he demonstrates a selfless faith in Christ that is so zealous, so dedicated, so fearless, that I...
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Oct 21, 20192 min read


Enna Burning, by Shannon Hale: Review
After helping Isi of Kildenree to reclaim her title as Crown Princess, Enna, born and raised in the forest of Bayern, is craving...
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Oct 18, 20192 min read


Post 100! A Sword of Kings Exclusive
This past spring, I had the privilege of working with graphic artist/classmate Connor Oding on this epic illustration of the Sword of...
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Oct 15, 20193 min read


Puddleglum
There are days when there is absolutely no mistaking it: I am under spiritual attack. Doubts swirling, fears roiling, Satan whispering...
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Oct 10, 20192 min read


A Matter of Truth
Truth is such a tricky thing—at least, it has been since the world got a hold of it. Once upon a time it was really very simple. Someone...
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Oct 8, 20192 min read


Winter (#4 of The Lunar Chronicles) by Marissa Meyer
Princess Winter, stepdaughter of the ruthless Lunar Queen Levana, is as beautiful as she is crazy. Well-beloved for her kindness and...
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Oct 5, 20192 min read


October News—Verse of the Month!
Well, it's Wednesday—the first of the month—and since October Wednesdays only come around once a year, it's another simple blessing to be...
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Oct 2, 20192 min read


Peripheral Blessings
This weekend I heard the story of a courageous young woman who has battled unimaginable health issues for more than six years. Her story,...
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Sep 30, 20192 min read


Thankful Thursday: Hope Ministries
Today I'm thanking God for the faithful men and women who face the fiercest spiritual warfare on the mission field each day. Missionaries...
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Sep 26, 20191 min read


My Exceeding Great Reward (vs. the Hopes-and-Dreams Trap)
When years ago I imagined myself as a career novelist, I had a clear purpose in mind. I knew that God had given me a passion for writing...
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Sep 23, 20192 min read


The Pharaoh's Daughter, by Mesu Andrews: Review
I've always been more of a fantasy kind of gal—not particularly inclined toward biblical fiction—but The Pharoah's Daughter has opened my...
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Sep 20, 20192 min read


An Invitation and a Promise
In class the other day, someone raised the point that the concept of a "personal Lord and Saviour" was relatively new, historically...
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Sep 18, 20192 min read


David Copperfield: (official) Review
I know what you're thinking. I did a Saturday Spotlight on Davy Copperfield a little while back, but having only read the first two...
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Sep 14, 20192 min read


When Seeds Don't Seem to Sprout
Sometimes people come into our lives and rest on our hearts like a burden. It's not that they need Christ more than anyone else we meet,...
nikiflorica
Sep 10, 20192 min read


The Goose Girl, by Shannon Hale: Review
Crown Princess Anidori-Kiladra Talianna Isilee is the heir to the throne of Kildenree, but has always felt more comfortable with the...
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Sep 6, 20193 min read


September Psalms: Let's Be Honest
Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? Who shall dwell in thy holy hill? He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and...
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Sep 2, 20192 min read
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