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Back Porch Book Chat: Miranda Collingridge (High school senior and social media intern)
Back Porch Book Chat: A casual, virtual conversation about books. Join us as we chat with book lovers like ourselves about a topic we all love! Our guest today is Miranda Collingridge, a high school senior who is currently our social media intern. Miranda and Betsy know each other in “real life,” and today, we’re introducing her to the rest of Redeemed Reader. Interview conducted by Betsy. Getting to Know Miranda Before we begin, tell us what beverage you’d like as we sit in our rocking chairs on this winter day: Sweet tea? Lemonade? La Croix? Ice water? It’s not summer yet, so perhaps you’re thinking hot chocolate or chai…
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Join the Getty Family’s Weekly Hymn Singalong
In an effort to reach out and encourage folks during this time of social distancing, Keith and Kristyn Getty have decided to open up their home on Tuesday evenings for audiences to join in with their nightly tradition of singing hymns.
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Be You… Be Imperfect
For so long I lived my life in the tension of two extremes. How can I serve more? Pour your unending love on your husband and children. When you’re tired, lean in and give more. Be patient, soft-spoken, kind, long-suffering. If someone is unkind to you, turn the other cheek. Smile more. Keep the house… The post Be You… Be Imperfect appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Capsized By Death by Catherine Finger
The Serpent In Paradise Capsized By Death by Catherine Finger is a thrilling contemporary Christian murder suspense. It is the fourth book in the Jo Oliver series but can be read as a stand-alone. I enjoyed catching up with familiar characters. The setting is idyllic – a tropical island in Hawaii as we are all […]
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Sweet Friendship
When Jesus rose early on the first day of the week, He appeared first to Mary Magdalene. — Mark 16:9 Strong, ongoing relationships positively influence our physical, mental, and emotional health. A 2009 New York Times article attested to the importance of friendship, citing a study done at the University of Virginia. Thirty-four students were… The post Sweet Friendship appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Community in Staying Home and Dreaming of HOME
There’s a strange sense of community in reaching out while everyone is staying home. Because this pandemic is of great concern to the whole world, there is an unusual international obligation, giving us opportunities to love our neighbors without actually spending time together. Instead of being excluded from others’ activities, we’re sharing the burden of disappointment and making memories while living through an historical event. There is anxiety and deprivation, to be sure, but there is joy and peace in sharing as well. Our viral enemy is faceless, and our human enemies are fighting the same battle we are. This is another chapter in the Story of depravity, common grace,…
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Take Patience Too Far
You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. — Genesis 50:20 The story of Joseph in the Bible has always been one of my favorites. You can find the whole tale starting in Genesis 37:1. If you’re not familiar with… The post Take Patience Too Far appeared first on FaithGateway.
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The Blue Cloak by Shannon McNear
Horrifying The Blue Cloak by Shannon McNear is part of the True Colours series. It is a Christian historical novel and set in 1797. Shannon McNear has woven her tale around true facts that are horrifying and evil. The novel concerns two serial killers who raped, tortured and murdered, spreading terror all around. They were […]
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The Five by Hallie Rubenhold
Bringing The Women To Life The Five by Hallie Rubenhold is a comprehensive look at the five victims of Jack the Ripper during the ‘autumn of terror’ in 1888. Hallie Rubenhold has brought the women to life as she has examined their lives from birth onwards and presented her findings. The women were so much […]
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Facts vs. Opinions vs. Robots by Michael Rex
Facts vs. Opinions vs. Robots offers an accessible introduction to a controversial subject. Fact vs. Opinions vs. Robots by Michael Rex. Nancy Paulson Books (PRH), 2020, 32 pages. Reading Level: picture book, ages 4-8 Recommended for: ages 5-7 What’s the difference between a fact and an opinion? According to this picture book, “a fact is anything that can be proven tru or false.” “An opinion is something that you feel and you believe but you cannot prove.” The reader is led to this conclusion after answering some questions about the robots cavorting through these pages. Opinions are what make us unique, but we should all know the difference, and we…
