“Knowledge is something given bit by bit. In life, there are few things that must be done the first time around.” I’m so thankful for God’s grace! Let’s join together and strive to learn and grow into the women that God designed us to be. We are all at different places on the road of … More Episode 169 – Conclusion of Created to Be His Help Meet
What caused the miser, Scrooge, to choose his path? Was it his absence from home or his father’s wrath? He chose his master passion, Gain- over his intended, Belle, She released him with a heart full of love for the man she once knew so well. He grew self-absorbed, uncaring, and oh so tight, He … More Episode 168 – A Christmas Carol
What do journaling, camaraderie, resilience, bravery, faith in God, and a cowboy from Texas have in common? Bram Stoker cleverly brought them all together in his masterpiece, Dracula, published in 1897. He uses journals, letters, news clippings, captain’s log, and telegrams (epistolary format) which invites the reader to join the characters on their journey. We … More Dracula – Episode #163
“It’s not how much you have, but what you do with it that counts.” “Every challenge is an opportunity for growth.” “We find what we are looking for, if we look hard enough.” “In the face of adversity, never give up.” There are a plethora of inspiring quotes like these from Wilson Rawls’ Summer of the … More Summer of the Monkeys – Episode #164
Twenty-two year old Emmy Lake, hopeful war correspondent, begins her new job at Woman’s Friend working under a bear of a woman, Mrs. Henrietta Bird. Mr. Collins writes stories for the magazine, he helps Emmy get adjusted to her position. Emmy types Mr. Collins stories and helps with the advice column, Henrietta Helps, however Mrs. … More Dear Mrs. Bird – Episode #157
“You can see God from anywhere if your mind is set to love and obey Him.” Question: What is the chief End of man? Answer: Man’s chief End is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever! Written in a night on a train trip, Kate and Sheila recap A. W. Tozer’s powerfully written book, … More The Pursuit of God
“And don’t you know that it is just when we are weakest that God can use us the most?” Wisdom from Mrs. Whestra, Andy’s neighbor in Witte, Holland. While Andy’s family went to church he would go fishing and show up right when everyone was exiting the building and listen to their comments so he … More God’s Smuggler – Episode 152
“Do you ever read any of the books you burn?”–young neighbor, Clarisse “That’s against the law.”–Guy Montag Join Kate and Sheila as they dive into Ray Bradbury’s classic, Fahrenheit 451. Guy Montag is a fireman in the future whose job is to burn books and houses in which the books are found. He begins to … More Fahrenheit 451 – Episode 151
Lidia Zakrzewski’s real-life story of the Polish resistance fighters who struggled to force out the Nazi occupiers inspired Jennifer A. Nielsen to write, Uprising, an amazing novel about Poland falling into the hands of Germany. Lidia’s father went off to fight and she desperately wanted to go with him. The huge conflict of the occupation … More Uprising
A-Among the Hidden (tense with suspense series) B-Boxcar Children (beloved series) C– Chronicles of Narnia series along with The Cay (hurricane deserted island survival story) D-Door in the Wall “It strengthens thy spirit to do a hard thing” E-Esio Trot (Could do a movie night after reading-Thank you, Titus) F-Five Children and It (Be careful what you … More Journey with Kids’ Books from A to Z
