History, Real Life, and Faith
A Little Library sits in front of my house today. My family gave it to me for Christmas. I’m utterly charmed. And so are my neighbors! What is a Little Library? It’s basically a lending box you place in front of your home or business to share books. Two other Little Libraries reside within a few blocks of my house…
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I wrote last week about Cathy Gohlke and her new novel Night Bird Calling (released January 2021). I was impressed by how she used My Utmost for His Highest to craft a story about the southern United States just prior to World War II. Her answers to my questions were fascinating. I’m sharing the interview here. How did My Utmost…
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I read Cathy Gohlke’s new novel, Night Bird Calling, with great interest. Gohlke uses themes from My Utmost for His Highest as a catalyst for change in “No Creek,” North Carolina prior to World War II. The small mountain town in 1941 has been riven by racial divide since the American Civil War. Problems come to a head when a…
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How to choose a devotional for the new year!
Such an odd year, 2020, yet I had favorites. Here’s my annual list of (mostly) entertainment that made the year better and brought me enjoyment. 2020 Favorite Books In my free monthly newsletter, I highlight two books I’ve particularly enjoyed in the previous four weeks. I just looked at the books I gave five-star ratings on my Goodreads list. I…
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Where did the image come from “In the bleak mid-winter,” Christmas carol.