little stories in light of the big story
It is my pleasure to welcome Lucy McCracken from Lucy in the Sky Creations for our third Saturday in the Small Shop Spotlight Series!! Her watercolors are whimsical and classic. Beautiful work tha is sure to brighten any space, bag, or even book... Madelyn: Hi Lucy! Thank you so much for joining me for an [...]
Here is the second part of my interview with Mark Hamby, president of Lamplighter Publishing. I hope you enjoy it and are encouraged! What are some books that have impacted you personally? What books would you recommend for young adults, specifically, to read as they lay the foundations for the rest of their adult lives? [...]
Mark Hamby is the president of Lamplighter Publishing, a division of Lamplighter Ministries. He has graciously joined me for a two part interview that I pray is encouraging and enjoyable! Link to the Lamplighter website is found at the bottom of this post. Hello, Mr. Hamby! It is such a pleasure to get a chance [...]
Lad, it's one thing to be poor in pocket - nothing wrong with that. But poor in heart - that's no good." -On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness by Andrew Peterson About the book... This is the first book in The Wingfeather Saga. A tale I would place on my shelf beside C. S. [...]
As saints of old still line the way, Retelling triumphs of His grace, We hear their calls and hunger for the day When, with Christ, we stand in glory. -O Church Arise by Keith and Kristyn Getty About the series... The Christian Heroes Then & Now Series, are the individual stories of Christian heroes from [...]
Is Gertrude a beauty? By no means. Hers is a face and form about which there would be a thousand different opinions, and few would pronounce her beautiful. But there are faces whose ever-varying expression one loves to watch, tell-tale faces, that speak truth and proclaim the sentiment within; faces sanctified by the Divine presence, [...]
"You're sure?" he asked me. "Perfectly sure." And I was. With Wynn's arms about me and God's peace in my heart, I had no reason to doubt or fear anything the future might hold. -When Breaks the Dawn About the book... The third installment in the beloved Canadian West Saga, this book continues chronicling Wynn and Elizabeth [...]
"Let us cross over the river, and rest under the shade of the trees." -Beloved Bride About the book... The letters of the American hero, Stonewall Jackson, to his wife, Anna. He is a respected leader in military history, and remembered for his death at such a young age. His story graces many history books, [...]
"I know that my hopes and plans for myself could not be any better than He has arranged and fulfilled them. Thus may we all find it, and know the truth of the Word which says, 'He will be our Guide even until death.'" -Shadow of the Almighty by Elisabeth Elliot About the book... While [...]
This is just the beginning, Elizabeth. We have today as a memory, but we have all of the tomorrows as exciting possibilities. -When Comes the Spring About the book... This is the second book in the Canadian West Saga. Her life as a single teacher in the Wild West is over. She's fallen in love, [...]
The Corner Shelf 