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*The Roar on the Other Side by Suzanne Underwood Rhodes
Is poetry writing obsolete? It doesn’t have to be, especially for Christians. *The Roar on the Other Wide: A Guide for Student Poets by Suzanne Underwood Rhodes. Canon Press, 2000. 192 pages. Reading Level: Teens, ages 12 and up Recommended For: Teens, ages 12 and up Poetry starts with silence–not silence in the world but silence of mind.Introduction, p. 11 “Silence of mind” sounds more essential than ever in our current era of frenetic news headlines about a pandemic, violence in cities, racism, economic fallout, upcoming elections, …. Perhaps this is the year to tackle some poetry in order to counteract the “news noise.” The Roar on the Other Side…
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Kristian Stanfill Talks Timeless Mercy, Quarantine, and Passion’s Latest Album ‘Roar’
Passion’s latest album, Roar: Live from Passion 2020, thrusts you in the midst of over 65,000 voices worshipping at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Recorded live earlier this year, the enthusiasm of the crowd will reinvigorate a sense of joy and reignite your own passion for praise (seriously – you won’t be able to stop yourself from singing loudly along with Roar).
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The Deep Spiritual Work of Online Dating: Claim the Truth About Your Belovedness
A number of my friendships with men that had started online either fizzled out slowly or ended with a big bang. But my friendship with “Sam,” who I’d met on eHarmony, was one I wanted to last. We’d connected during the pandemic and since we lived a few states apart from each other, our relationship… The post The Deep Spiritual Work of Online Dating: Claim the Truth About Your Belovedness appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Change Always Happens
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. — James 1:17 NIV Everything you have, from your health to your friendships to a roof over your head to the food in your belly, is a gift from God. And… The post Change Always Happens appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo
Awaken The Child In You Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo is a delightful contemporary children’s adventure for ages eight years and over. Once more Michael Morpurgo fires up a child’s imagination as we visit a desert island. The landscape is vividly painted through words. Bonds form between the young and the very old, as a […]
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What Hindered Love by Melanie Tillman
Perfect Love Casts Out All Fear What Hindered Love by Melanie Tillman is a beautiful contemporary retelling of the book of Hosea. It is a story of the faithfulness and love of God who will never give up on us nor forsake us. Life may be hard and we erect walls to protect us. “Let […]
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Bread and Circuses
So that we would not be outwitted by Satan; for we are not ignorant of his designs. — 2 Corinthians 2:11 ESV Now that we have established the fact that you are special and destined for impact, that you are living in the present but made for eternity, it’s time to recognize that, in addition,… The post Bread and Circuses appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Abigail’s Secret by Marilyn Turk
The Gift Abigail’s Secret by Marilyn Turk is a charming contemporary Christian mystery suspense that I loved. The novel concerns the restoration of a light house and the nearby keepers house. The old connects with the new as some surprising artefacts are discovered. This reminds the reader that God can restore our lives. He renovates […]
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All Of Us Warriors: Cancer Stories Of Survival And Loss by Rebecca Whitehead Munn
The Voice Of Truth All Of Us Warriors: Cancer Stories Of Survival And Loss by Rebecca Whitehead Munn is a collection of twenty stories of people who have been diagnosed with cancer. Each story is unique. We must never compare our walk with someone else’s journey. The stories are written in a very personable way. […]
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Not All Stories Are Created Equal
The “Power of Story” is an article of faith among authors, librarians, and other bookish people. But beware its limitations. The “power of story” consistent theme among authors, publishers, librarians, bookworms—and increasingly, politicians and opinion-mongers. I see it a lot in children’s fiction these days: find your story, tell your story, live your story. A wildly acclaimed children’s novel called When You Trap a Tiger (five starred reviews!) is all about “the power of story” to shape perception in an all-female Korean/American family. The central character learns empowerment from a mythical tiger of traditional folktales, both dangerous and benign (cue Joseph Campbell on the hero’s journey and the power of…
