I've recently started a study of the Book of Romans, a part of Scripture that's almost as familiar to me as the back of my hand (as the saying goes). But, one of my favorite things about studying the Bible is God's never-ceasing ability to make well-known passages new again and to reveal fresh truths … Continue reading Thwarted Plans
Month: March 2026
A Book and A War
The story, at first glance, seems harmless, at least by today's standards. It opens on the Arthur Shelby plantation in Kentucky as two enslaved people, Tom and 4-year old Harry, are sold to pay Shelby family debts. We then shift focus onto two protagonists; Tom, a strong, religious man living with his wife and three … Continue reading A Book and A War
Author Spotlight: Denny S. Bryce
Welcome to this month's author spotlight! Each month, I will be highlighting one author that I think you, dear readers, should know about! Not only will I tell you a little bit about them, but I will also be featuring one of their latest books and giving you some info on how you can connect. … Continue reading Author Spotlight: Denny S. Bryce
The Hardest Easy Thing
"Being a Christian seems too easy." This was a sentiment I came across online the other day that really caught me off guard. In the corresponding post, this person (who was not a Christian), sought to eviscerate the faith by reducing it to nothing more than a few magic words. "You say this prayer," he … Continue reading The Hardest Easy Thing
Remember the Alamo!
In 1835, big changes started happening in Mexico. The country, which had won its independence from Spain in 1821 after more than a decade of fighting, The first constitution, known as the Federal Constitution of the United Mexican States of 1824 which inaugurated the First Mexican Republic, was repealed. A new constitution, Las Siete Leyes, … Continue reading Remember the Alamo!