Who wrote Streams in the Desert and why?
Who Wrote Streams in the Desert?
Who wrote Streams in the Desert and why?
History, Real Life, and Faith
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Who wrote Streams in the Desert and why?
in Family Life· Historical Research
I finally saw the musical Hamilton. I thought it thought-provoking and original. The catchy music, the amazing dancing, and the clever dialogue are delightful. But I’m glad I knew the story beforehand. Hamilton and the Revolutionary War As seems to happen often in my life, I’d spent time with Alexander Hamilton the week before. My daughter and I visited both…
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Oswald Chambers’ adventures in Japan with the Oriental Missionary Society
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Tips on how best to research in an archive–and bring home material!
in Books· Family Life· Historical Research
Historical fiction can be an excellent gateway to genealogy. “They” say if you want to know political history, you should read history books. But if you want to understand the manners, mores, and life of past generations, historical fiction provides insight. It can help genealogists put their ancestors’ lives into historical context, making their choices far more understandable. (And if…
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in Faith· God's love· Historical Research· Prayer· Spiritual issues
I too often forget the Saints gone before. And yet, they are part of that “great cloud of witnesses,” I’ll meet someday. That thought struck me several years ago while standing before an exhibit case at London’s British Museum. Behind the glass sat a humble chalice made of pottery from the third century, found somewhere in Britain. (I’m sorry, I…
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