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Sadness: The Psalms as Prayers of Lament
Blessed are you who weep now. — Luke 6:21 Unless those who proclaim the Gospel acknowledge honestly that darkness… they might as well save their breath for all the lasting difference their proclaiming will make to anybody. ~ Frederick Buechner1 A Broken World We live in a broken world. Divorce fractures a family, a child… The post Sadness: The Psalms as Prayers of Lament appeared first on FaithGateway.
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The Other Mrs by Mary Kubica
Heart Racing Action The Other Mrs by Mary Kubica is a thrilling contemporary psychological suspense that will have your heart racing as you speed towards the conclusion. I found The Other Mrs to be a slow burner. I settled down for a comfortable read – and then the roller coaster of a read kicked in. […]
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Jesus OBS Week 2 — Friend of Sinners
Today salvation has come to this house… for the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost. — Luke 19:9-10 An ounce of obedience is all Jesus wants! ~ Max Welcome to week two of the Jesus Online Bible Study. This week we’re studying one of the most shocking and incredible aspects… The post Jesus OBS Week 2 — Friend of Sinners appeared first on FaithGateway.
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The Fragrance of Jesus
Have you noticed how a particular smell can bring instant memory recall of a particular place or a particular person from the past? It can be a powerful reminder of an event decades after it happened. One of my high school teachers wore a fragrance called Jungle Gardenia. It had a distinctive smell that would… The post The Fragrance of Jesus appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Forgiveness Makes a Difference
Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. — Colossians 3:13 The Bible doesn’t tell us if Daniel struggled with forgiving those who inflicted pain in his life: betrayal, injustice, unfairness, slander, accusations, and even persecution. The list would have been a lengthy… The post Forgiveness Makes a Difference appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Her Rebel Heart by Sharlene MacLaren
A Gift Freely Given Her Rebel Heart by Sharlene MacLaren is a marvellous Christian historical novel set in 1863 at the height of the American Civil War. The novel is about the faithfulness of God. He is there in the good and the bad times. “You’ve got the hand of God on you, protecting you.” […]
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The Last Friend Of God by Paul Johnson
Jesus Is The Answer The Last Friend Of God by Paul Johnson is a powerful retelling of a familiar Old Testament story where God tells Abraham He will destroy a city because of its, wickedness. Abraham pleads with God not to do so. This book brings the tale up to date, making it accessible for […]
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The Skeleton And The Lantern by Sherri Kukla
Likeable Young Heroes The Skeleton And The Lantern by Sherri Kukla is an exciting contemporary Christian mystery book for children aged nine and above. It is the first book in the Moto Mysteries series. I found the story to be well written and engaging. The reader really feels a part of the action. I found […]
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Prepare for the Journey
Like a hiker in the wild, we sometimes find ourselves stranded in the snow, caught in the storms, and endangered by the trials of life. It’s dangerous to be ill equipped for the journey. When we haven’t packed the right gear, we’re underprepared, over-exposed, and at risk of the elements. That is never God’s… The post Prepare for the Journey appeared first on FaithGateway.
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In the Hall With the Knife by Dana Peterfreund
In the Hall With the Knife kicks off a mystery series for teens based on the venerable board game, Clue. In the Hall with the Knife: a Clue Mystery by Dana Peterfreund. Amuet, 2020, 298 pages. Reading Level: Teen, 12-15 Recommended for: ages 13-18 Blackbrook Academy, perched on the shores of Maine’s Rocky Point, has had a long and storied history that at various times has involved criminals and fallen women. Now it’s an exclusive prep school catering to science-minded students with their sights on MIT or Cal Tech. The handful of students who remained on campus, for various reasons, at the beginning of winter break may now regret that…
