Who among us would not want to be an agent for depth and goodness in a world where everyone is wrapped up in the shallow busyness of their own agenda? Allen Levi introduces us to just such an individual in his first novel, Theo of Golden. Here are a smattering of quotes from this transformative … More Theo of Golden – Episode 216
Are you ready for an action-packed recap? In The Two Towers the fellowship is disbanded, but not the mission secure. Merry and Pippin are hobbitnapped, Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli meet up with a refined Gandalf who sweeps them into a war while Frodo and Sam are led by Gollum through the swamps.They meet Faramir, Boromir’s … More The Two Towers – Episode 213
Greetings dear readers! Welcome to episode 212 as we recap 1 and 2 Chronicles. We learn about the prophet Samuel and King Saul and David, boy and king in 1 Chronicles. It retells 1 & 2 Samuel and gives the genealogies all the way back to Adam! 2 Chronicles retells 1 and 2 Kings, giving … More 1 & 2 Chronicles – Episode 212
Most whimsical: The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry – Its dreamy, childlike philosophical tale of a young prince traveling planets, full of wonder, imagination, and gentle absurdity, captures pure whimsy more than any other on the list. BFG and Much Ado About Nothing also fit this category.. Grittiest: Les Misérables by Victor Hugo – … More Recap Book Chat Awards for the year 2025
It’s the season of curling up with a good book before a cozy fire and reading a favorite book. It’s also gift giving time. Maybe our lists can help you match your loved ones to the perfect book! We each share our 5 favorite adult and children books to light up your holiday season! Kate … More Episode 208 – Top Ten Books Blessings
The period of Judges and Ruth was dark. God raised up Samuel as a prophet, priest, and judge when He answered childless Hannah’s fervent prayer. Samuel was committed to doing what was right in God’s sight, sadly Eli, the current priest, and sons were not. Eli’s dealings with his erring sons teaches us we have … More 1 & 2 Samuel – Episode 207
Emma M. Lion returns with gusto in volume 2 by Beth Brower. Do you like underdog stories? Emma may be in a precarious predicament but she’s not one to throw in the towel! Advice from Emma’s father, “You must be fighting fit, Emma, whatever else. Most of life is the ability to be ready for … More The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion, Vol.2 – Episode 206
Naomi has lost her husband and two sons in Moab so she decides to return to her homeland. However, she does not lose her daughter-in-law even after Naomi repeatedly encouraged Ruth to return to her mother’s house. Ruth’s reply was and still is so powerful. “Do not urge me to leave you or to return … More Ruth – Episode 205
In today’s visit we dive into The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by the very talented Beth Brower. “It takes a courageous man to marry a woman with a mind.” Emma M. Lion is definitely a woman with a mind! She lives in London in the house she inherited but is quarantined to just … More Episode 203 – The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion
A young brave truth-teller’s earthly life ended this past week, however his light has not dimmed. Let us remember Charlie Kirk as a life long learner and advocate for truth and living life God’s way. Read a challenging book he recommended like Mere Christianity, Man’s Search for Meaning, 1984, A Brave New World… Even with … More Tribute to Charlie Kirk – Episode 202
