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Loving Others at Their Worst
When Saturday Night Live comedian Pete Davidson crudely mocked Congressman-elect Dan Crenshaw because of his eye patch and flippantly remarked, “I know he lost his eye in the war or whatever,” no one expected the former Navy SEAL and decorated war hero to respond to the insults in the way that he did. The mockery… The post Loving Others at Their Worst appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Why Such Lack and Evil?
Why Such Lack and Evil? The fact that “devils” are predominantly comic figures in the modern imagination will help you. If any faint suspicion of your existence begins to arise in his mind, suggest to him a picture of something in red tights, and persuade him that since he cannot believe in that (it is… The post Why Such Lack and Evil? appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Friend Or Foe by Michael Morpurgo
The Dilemma Friend Or Foe by Michael Morpurgo is a powerful children’s historical novel just perfect for ages eight and over. The novel is set during World War II and follows two evacuees to the West Country. The boys find themselves on a farm. “They were no longer going away, they were arriving.” Life is […]
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The Sailor From Casablanca by Charline Malaval
Uncovering The Truth The Sailor From Casablanca by Charline Malaval is a marvellous dual timeline novel – 1940 France and Casablanca and 2005 in Casablanca. The tale follows a sailor, full of life and vigour, and a young woman’s search for the truth about her grandfather after finding some wartime letters. War is a terrible […]
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Three Picture Books illustrated by Jessica Linn Evans
Three new picture books from small publishers, perfect for young readers (and listeners). All are illustrated by Jessica Linn Evans, but the authors differ. Penguin Sets Sail by Jessica Linn Evans. Rainstorm Publishing, 2020. Wordless books should invite young readers and storytellers to tell the story while allowing for some editorial additions. Penguin Sets Sail delivers. Young readers will be able to narrate the surface story from the first reading, but they will undoubtedly notice more details on a second pass through. Penguin does indeed set sail, but the story is also about his dreams, his friends, and their communication with one another. Evans’s use of panels and different perspectives…
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Staying Strong Like Jesus
My young daughter looks at me and cries, “Mommy, I’m falling!” I know it’s a test. In actuality, her falling-off-the-couch body is just half a foot away from the ground. It doesn’t matter. For her, this is a test. She’s asking, “Mommy, can I trust you to catch me? To really be there for me?” I’ve asked these very same questions of God during various trials. God, how will You possibly show up when my bank account is tens of thousands of dollars in debt? Will You be there for me when Multiple Sclerosis makes me unable to walk? Will You abandon me too, like those people did? Will You…
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In The Heart Of The Garden by Leah Fleming
Through The Ages In The Heart Of The Garden by Leah Fleming is a marvellous epic tale of a garden through nearly a thousand years. The reader is there at the start as the land is cultivated and two families meet. We journey down the years and through the generations sharing the births and deaths, […]
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The Summer We Ran Away by Jenny Oliver
True Friendship The Summer We Ran Away by Jenny Oliver is the most delightfully refreshing contemporary novel about friendship, life and love. Friendships may be complicated affairs – new friendships are often about trying to fit in. Real friendships are like a pair of comfy slippers. Jenny Oliver examines false and real friendships. She shows […]
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The Sight Of You by Holly Miller
A Blessing Or A Curse? The Sight Of You by Holly Miller is a very beautiful contemporary novel about love. It is a tale that made me smile and that also made me cry. The love radiated from the pages and wrapped around me. Love is not all hearts, roses and chocolates. Love demands so […]
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*The Bootlace Magician by Cassie Beasley
Welcome back to the magic that enchanted us in Circus Mirandus. The Bootlace Magician by Cassie Beasley. Dial Books, 2019, 416 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, age 10-12Recommended for: all ages Micah Tuttle is dealing with grief at the loss of his beloved grandfather. He is also struggling to find his place in the amazing magical circus that he now calls home. This middle grade sequel could be enjoyed as a standalone, yet it builds nicely on the first book. As Micah tries to understand his purpose and the purpose of the Circus, a malevolent force threatens to upset his new home. Faced with evil, I love the wisdom Micah is…
