I was contacted back in January by author Sarah J Callen to review her new devotional on the book of Proverbs. I enjoy these type of reviews the most. It feels more personal to me than writing for a review... Continue Reading →
I'm sitting by the ridiculously large fireplace at Great Wolf Lodge this morning watching the place wake up. The morning shift is arriving and the night crew are escaping before the sun rises. I've got a large vanilla latte from... Continue Reading →
Max Anders' classic 30 Days to Understanding the Bible is a well-organized and informative general survey of the Protestant Bible. The author wrote it for those wanting to study scripture who have no or very little previous knowledge about the Bible. I... Continue Reading →
For the past several years I have spent the ending days of the year in contemplation. I like to choose a word each year to help me focus (and sometimes refocus) on the dawning year. I also like to say... Continue Reading →
I was surprised to receive three more beautiful journals from Ellie Claire to review. Somehow, I managed to sign up for these when I thought I was confirming the previous review post dates. I'll consider it a happy accident though... Continue Reading →
My art project for the retreat is done. I am glad...art is hard. Our theme is "what does it mean to be good to me". Our canvas is a quilt square. Every woman attending the retreat is expected to personally... Continue Reading →
I'm not really sure how to describe this past week. In some ways the days were really good and other moments were not so pleasant. The tougher moments this week involved observing Sparkles trying to come to terms with her... Continue Reading →
We greeted June in the emergency room. Emergency comes from the Latin meaning "to arise" or "bring to light". The symbolic beauty of the word's origin is obscured today. The word seems ugly to me and does not flow well off the... Continue Reading →
Last night was spent in the ER with our daughter. Scary, scary words... The doctor sent her home late last night with pain meds, antibiotics and an order for an immediate appointment with a physician so she can be referred... Continue Reading →
in pursuit of wild things 