little stories in light of the big story
“You look beautiful in 'lellow,' Ms. Madelyn.” She was in my arms, had put her little hands on my face and said it with the deepest sincerity. I chuckled and thanked her, setting her back down on the floor so she could join her other friends playing with baby dolls. Yellow isn’t my color. I [...]
Lullabies played in the background, and I shuffled quietly around the children drifting off to sleep as I gathered my things for my lunch break. I turned the light off, pulled the door closed, waved to my assistant, and left the school for my car. There were dried tears on the shoulder of my shirt [...]
I was walking out to my car carrying an armload of Bibles, sketchbooks, and coats when I heard her call my name out from across the parking lot. She was standing in the church's side doorway, waving her arm to get my attention. I stopped, and we met halfway. "I have something for you!" she [...]
I had the pleasure several months back to sit down with Dr. Ray Rhodes Jr. and discuss his newest book, Yours 'Till Heaven: The Untold Love Story of Charles and Susannah Spurgeon. Long-time readers will remember when he and I talked about his first book on the Spurgeon's in 2018 (you can find that interview [...]
It was still dark out this morning as I rummaged through the cabinet in search of a mug I felt like using. Moving several out of the way, I found an old one tucked back in the corner. It was white, with what used to be a gold handle, now with a only few traces [...]
This summer marks three years since I clicked the button that gave me my own website. Initially, this corner of the web was for book reviews. As an avid reader with a low budget for books, I was exhilarated to learn about publishing companies that offered free hard copies in exchange for an honest review. [...]
In January I set a goal to write one blog post a month. My schedule has consistently increased in activity over the last several months and I knew anything more rigorous would, in the words of a lady at church, "not be wisdom." Once a month. I could do that. I wanted do it. I [...]
Brianna Lambert is a wife, mom to three young children, staff writer for GCD, and personal blogger on her website, http://www.lookingtotheharvest.com. She delights in homeschooling her children, raising their pet ducks, serving in her local church, and writing about it all. I'm thankful for her friendship, writing, and was thrilled to interview her on books [...]
The sun was coming up in all it's golden splendor peaking over the tree line of our backyard. Almost all of the snow has finally melted, and yesterday afternoon, I could taste a hint of the coming spring in the air. It will be a few weeks yet until coats can be stored and sandals [...]
Back in October I sat down (via Zoom) with my overseas friend, Cassie Watson, a writer and avid reader from Sydney, Australia whose chief goal is to point others to Jesus, to chat about books and the writing life. I hope you enjoy what she had to say and are encouraged as I was. What [...]
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