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A Curious Place by Barbara Woodward
Leaving You Smiling A Curious Place by Barbara Woodward is a delightful book of four sweet children’s tales, just perfect for ages eight and upwards. I am considerably older and I loved this book. The tales are united in their themes of rescue and looking out for those less fortunate. Each tale is headed up […]
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Navigate Your Faith: A Christian’s Field Guide To Not Getting Lost by Ron Pratt
The Modern Minefield Navigate Your Faith: A Christian’s Field Guide To Not Getting Lost by Ron Pratt is a self- help book looking at the pitfalls of modern life. With the dawn of the World Wide Web, there is much to ensnare people. All sorts can be accessed with the press of a button or […]
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Recommended Graphic Novels: a Booklist
I’m old enough to remember a time when “comics” were frowned upon as a cheap, inferior form of literature that kids shouldn’t be wasting their time on. Most kids (including me) ignored those frowns, spending hours at the local drug store pawing through the comics rack for Little Lulu and Denis the Menace. These days, after a decades-long struggle for respectability, “graphic novels” are an accepted, even highly-regarded art form. Graphic novels for kids have long outgrown superheroes, Scrooge McDuck and Richie Rich; now they breathe new life into classic stories, explain science concepts, illustrate history, and serve as a gateway into literary fiction like The Giver and A Wrinkle…
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Wild Harbors | Story behind ‘Abigail’ + performance
Christian married duo Wild Harbors told us the amazing, personal story behind their song ‘Abigail’ + gave CCM Magazine an acoustic performance of the tune. The song can be found on their debut full-length album, ‘Monument,’ available March 15, 2019 everywhere music can be purchased or streamed. Click play button to watch on this page.
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Wild Harbors ‘Monument’
Wild HarborsMonument (Independent) The full-length debut from Wild Harbors follows a pair of EPs that have built momentum for this promising duo. Chris and Jenna Badeker explore vital topics of the heart on Monument, including honest reflections on marriage that will particularly minister to new couples. Andrew Osenga’s production stays in an indie pop lane but somehow manages to vary the sound from bright, almost whimsical melodies to tense, ticking percussion, to Ennio Morricone-esque twanging bass. There is similar emotional range, from the hopeful despair of “Abigail” and “The Ballad of Wallace and Jessie” to the confident gumption of “Tomorrow Morning” and the rousing title track. This is a strong…
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Books for a Flourishing Faith
Editor’s note: Don’t you just love books that lift you up? Books that encourage your heart? Books that plant new seeds for your faith? Check out some of the latest new releases in Christian publishing — books that will strengthen your walk with Jesus, offer you strategies to get through hard seasons, and build your foundation… The post Books for a Flourishing Faith appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Holy Roar: SHABACH
Shâbach, shaw-bakh ́: To address in a loud tone. To shout. To commend, glory, and triumph.1 One generation shall praise (shâbach) Your works to another, And shall declare Your mighty acts. — Psalm 145:4 NKJV Brandy and I started our family in the shadow of the windy city, and though it was a great place… The post Holy Roar: SHABACH appeared first on FaithGateway.
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The Christian’s Journey Through Grief by Dr Carol Peters Tanksley
Just Do The Next Thing The Christian’s Journey Through Grief by Dr Carol Peters Tanksley is a comprehensive guide to journeying through grief. We will all make the journey through the dark valley at several times in our lives. No two journeys will be the same as we have to adjust to a new ‘normal.’ […]
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Destiny Of Heart by Catherine Ulrich Brakefield
Surviving The Hard Times Destiny Of Heart by Catherine Ulrich Brakefield is a marvellous historical Christian tale that takes the reader through 1920’s America and into the Depression, up to the promise of better times under Roosevelt. It is an epic tale about love, loss and redemption in Jesus. With the Depression, we see the […]
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Graphic Novel Roundup: The Giver and A Wrinkle in Time
Two recent graphic-novel adaptations of classic stories have their strengths, but overall demonstrate the adage, “the book is better.” A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle, adapted and illustrated by Hope Larson. Farrar Strauss Giroux, 2012, 391 pages. The James Patterson blurb on the back cover praises the “colorful panels” but the first thing a reader notices is that the only actual color is blue. It’s hard to understand this decision. With so many pages to produce, color might have seemed too expensive, but any adaptation of a popular classic might be expected to sell itself. Splashes of color would have been a welcome addition to certain parts of the…
