History, Real Life, and Faith
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.
“Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light,” is the full title. Johann Rist wrote the original hymn, and the English translation comes from John Troutbeck. It’s full of the nativity excitement–what that day and time would be like–based in the Gospels. “Break Forth, O Beauteous Heav’nly Light” words The Christmas carol has two stanzas: 1 Break forth, O beauteous heav’nly light,and…
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Charles Wesley’s Advent hymn: Come Thou Long Expected Jesus