For episode 208, Kate and Sheila recap The Quarryman’s Bride, by Tracie Peterson. The story is set in 1880’s in St. Cloud, MN. The contrast in characters is amazing! Both individually and by families. Emmalyne’s kindness and loyalty contrasts wildly with the bitterness and hardness of her father. Emmalyne Knox’s family, led by her father, … More The Quarryman’s Bride: A Tale of Love and Sacrifice
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
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
Join Kate and Sheila as they journey through Judges, a book of disobedience, oppression, crying out to God, judge (aka leader) appointed, deliverance, and peace cycling over and over. God was clear- take over the land, but instead His people intermarried and started to worship idols. Downwards spirals are never pretty but they can teach … More Judges – Episode 204
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
Greetings! Today, Kate and Sheila dive in recapping the book of Joshua! These words are just as powerful today as in Joshua’s, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord you God is with you wherever you go.” 1:9. This book packs … More Episode 196 – Joshua
Greetings! Today Kate and Sheila recapped the fifth book of the Bible, Deuteronomy. “…for the Lord your God is in your midst, a great and awesome God.”(7:21) God called Moses from a burning bush and Moses obeyed and led God’s people. They are often referred to as ‘stiff-necked’ people which means Moses’ job was far … More Deuteronomy – Episode 191
Greetings dear readers! Please join us as we recap Leviticus and Numbers a.k.a. In the Wilderness (in Hebrew). The focus is God’s holiness and His desire for His people to be holy. It’s a bumpy road but we see the steadfast love of God through it all. Leviticus is mostly God talking to Moses. Lev. … More Leviticus and Numbers
What an unbelievable journey from dysfunction to dynamic! Join Kate and Sheila as the recap Here Be Dragons (Treading the Deep Waters of Motherhood, Mean Girls, and Generational Trauma) by Melanie Shankle! There are SO many quotes! Here’s a smattering: “Sometimes the best teacher is the consequence of bad decisions.” “You can’t lead someone to … More Episode 186 – Here Be Dragons
For this episode we recap Joe Beam’s book, Seeing the Unseen (Preparing Yourself for Spiritual Warfare). The dedication reads, “For my wife, Alice, If it had not been for her unquenchable love, I surely would have lost my spiritual war.” Satan’s strategies haven’t changed because they are still effective. First, he distorts the truth, next … More Episode 178 – Seeing the Unseen
