writing in the margins of life
"Who sang the first song? Who hummed the first tune? Was it the wind blowing past the silvery moon?" -Who Sang the First Song? By: Ellie Holcomb Why you should read this book...This is book, put simply, is a delight for readers young and old! The album that was written to accompany the book has been [...]
This has been in the works for several months now, and today I am so happy to finally share it with you! This summer, starting on May 1st and finishing June 30th, I'm going to be reading through and discussing The Pilgrim's Progress with some family and friends, and I would LOVE for us to do it [...]
I haven't ever done one of these before, but there's a first for everything. Today I'm sharing five of my favorite books I would recommend to teenage girls (around ages 13-16). I hope you enjoy, and maybe, find a good book to read... and let's be honest, these books are really good for any girl. Young and [...]
A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of reviewing the book Susie: The Life and Legacy of Susannah Spurgeon. It was easily one of the best biographies I have read in quite some time. You can read my review for it here. Today, I am honored to have the author, Dr. Ray Rhodes Jr. join me to talk about the book, [...]
"It took them a long time, but as they moved, they saw the light shining brighter and brighter."The Lightlings Why you should read this book... For January, and the first of 2019's Book of the Month series, I am so excited to introduce you to The Lightlings by R. C. Sproul. This book is for anyone afraid of the dark. Or... [...]
I am a very easily frightened person. My biggest fear, is... balloons. It's ridiculous, right? What is so terrifying about a little piece of latex filled with air? I'm also afraid of change, good or bad. Also ridiculous, am I right? Believe me, I know. What's even more ridiculous, is that the thing that scares [...]
"We are called to be women. The fact that I am a woman does not make me a different kind of Christian, but the fact that I am a Christian does make me a different kind of woman. For I have accepted God's idea of me, and my whole life is an offering back to [...]
"God knows all our wickedness. He has seen all our waywardness; yet His purpose towards us is one of healing and pardon, and not of anger and putting away."Susannah Spurgeon About the book... Many know and admire the man behind the name Charles Spurgeon, but few have had the sweet pleasure of hearing the story of the [...]
Oh, how I love New Years Eve. I always have, and as I've gotten older, I have begun to understand why. I like fresh starts, I like getting organized, I like new beginnings, and new days with "no mistakes in them...yet." (Cool people will picture their favorite Canadian red-head right about now.) What better time [...]
"It's worth a try," Kalmar said. "Either way, it's going to make a great story." Kalmar mounted the other dragon and held out his hand to his mother. "Are you coming?"The Warden and the Wolf King About the book... The final installment in Andrew Peterson's masterpiece, The Wingfeather Saga. The culmination of each little storyline that will bring you [...]
Madelyn Istrate 