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Book review: Escape from Rome
I recently had the privilege of reading an advanced copy of Escape from Rome by Kathryn Butler, the second book in The Lamplight Series of choose-your-own-adventure middle grace fiction novels from Crossway.
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Book review: The Spy Keeper of Marseille
I appreciate Roseanna M. White’s books because they are engaging and clean. When I first saw a blurb teasing her latest release several months ago, I knew it would be one I would want to read. It didn’t disappoint.
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Stormy soliloquy
Storm clouds gather thick and dark Pushing out the fading light of day The breeze stirs, lifting the heavy humidity Promising relief soon to come
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Family fun: Christmas in July
My kids think it’s an actual holiday and I’m not eager to correct them. The premise is simple and that’s why I’m sharing it here. If you’re looking for a fun summer activity to do indoors on a hot or rainy day that doesn’t require much work, this fits the bill.
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When God flips the script
As each new summer rolls around, I often look back at the summer of 2015 and recall how it turned my life upside down. A season of adventure – both expected and unexpected.
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Here comes summer!
There’s just something special about the changing of seasons. Each shift comes with a sense of anticipation that stirs our souls. In my experience, my hopes and dreams for the next chapter almost always exceed my capacity or reality, but the sense of a new beginning, however small, is gratifying.
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Words
Free writing typically isn’t my thing. I generally prefer structure. Nonetheless, this piece of free writing worked itself out in my mind and then sat in a note on my phone for more than two years. I think it’s time to let it out.
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Helping your children memorize Scripture
Digital media has rewired our brains and now as AI seeks to transform the world as we know it, memorization and its brain-boosting powers seem more important than ever. Perhaps one of the most important and counter-cultural tools we can give our children as we raise them in this environment is to have them memorize…
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Snow smiles > Laundry piles
Laundry and dishes always will be waiting. The snow and the children’s won’t. Embrace the mess and the moment.
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Embracing Advent
If the date on the calendar, the growing list of social obligations, and Christmas decorations popping up everywhere doesn’t tell you the holiday season is almost here, perhaps your inbox provides a hint. Many Christian companies and content creators start talking about Advent and sharing Advent resources, and my inbox is flooded with dozens of…
Liz Parkhurst 