The Lord of the Rings is one of my all-time favorite stories. I was first introduced to Middle-Earth by my father, who gifted me his old, worn-out copy of The Hobbit when I was in 6th grade. At the time, Tolkien's unique use of language and writing style was hard for me to understand. It … Continue reading Hope from the Gates of Mordor
Uncategorized
A Legacy of Resistance
History Friday is back! And I can think of no better way to kick it back off than diving right in to another fascinating but tragic episode in American history... By the mid 1800's, the United States was bursting at its seams. A rapidly growing population needed, well, room to grow, and the U.S. government … Continue reading A Legacy of Resistance
Summer Hiatus!
Hello, dear readers! My regularly scheduled posts will be on hiatus for the next few months as I take a short break to spend time with my family and friends. 'Wellness Wednesday' and 'History Friday' posts will return in September. Want to stay connected while I'm away? Consider following me on Facebook or Instagram ! … Continue reading Summer Hiatus!
A Gift, Not A Burden
The days are getting longer. The heat is wracking up the thermometer. My kids are officially done with school. In short, there's no more denying it. Summer is here. In fact, this will be my last post before I take my annual summer hiatus from this blog, seeking to spend more time with my family. … Continue reading A Gift, Not A Burden
“Well, We Got Them.”
By the spring of 1934, public adoration for the "Lethal Lovers," Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, was waning. Long seen as heroes of romanticism and social justice, the trial of bodies littering their wake was getting harder and harder to ignore. An Easter Sunday shoot-out that resulted in the cold-blooded murder of two highway patrolmen … Continue reading “Well, We Got Them.”
Just Like Me
We're a month past the Easter season, and yet my mind is still on the Resurrection. As it should be, of course. It is the reason for the hope any believer has, the rallying cry upon which our victory is assured. And yet, while I do bask in this glorious truth, the appearance of our … Continue reading Just Like Me
Blood in the Tower of London
Thomas Blood was an Irishman, born in County Clare in the Kingdom of Ireland (at the time a client state under English rule) in 1618. He was the son of a successful blacksmith of English descent, who owned lands in Counties Clare, Meath, and Wicklow. His grandfather, too, was a well-respected "to-do" in the area, … Continue reading Blood in the Tower of London
But By Your Endurance…
"I don't believe in God because of all the bad things in the world." How many times have you heard this sentence? Or its sister, "I stopped believing in God because of all the bad things in this world." It's a pretty common objection to God and Christianity in particular. And, on the surface, it … Continue reading But By Your Endurance…
One Man’s Decision
President Franklin Roosevelt passed away on April 12, 1945, just weeks before the end of World War II in Europe, leaving his Vice President, Harry Truman, to gather the reins of the presidency and steer a reeling nation through what promised to be several tumultuous months. The Allies were advancing on Berlin, but victory wasn't … Continue reading One Man’s Decision
What’s So Good About Good Friday?
Today is Good Friday. And, outwardly, there is nothing good about it. Because today is the day we remember Jesus's death on a cross. An innocent man. A good man. A perfect man. Murdered. And not just murdered. Whipped. Flogged. Beaten. Mocked, jeered, and spat upon by the crowds. Bloodied by a crown of thorns, … Continue reading What’s So Good About Good Friday?
jennwrightwrites.com 