When I agree to review a book, my goal is to actually read the entire book—whether I like it or not. After I read the first couple of chapters of Mary DeMuth’s new book Thin Places: A MemoirI mentally groaned. Would this be a book which I have to slog through someone’s jaded past that [...]
Thin Places: A Memoir
Feb 14
Welcome to our book discussion of The Call of Zulina by Kay Marshall Strom. This book is the first in the Grace in Africa series.
We will be using the questions in the book as we talk about this novel. I will post the question each Monday. Comment any time during the week, and I’ll wrap [...]
I gravitate to historical books, fiction or fact. The White Horse King: The Life of Alfred the Great was a natural for me.
Benjamin Merkle provides a compete history of not just the man, but also the culture and society of Britain during the 800s. I learned about Alfred’s family, the conditions of the society, the [...]
The Call of Zulina (Kay Marshall Strom) is not just a good story; it is thought-provoking and educational. It’s ripe for discussion, and that’s exactly what we’re going to do.
Beginning Monday, February 1 we’ll begin talking about this book using the discussion questions included. The discussion will run ten weeks, one question per week. The [...]
The Call of Zulina
Dec 7
I usually take a new book with me when I travel by air. In most cases, I’m able to read going and coming. I usually reserve my flight book just for flying and airport-waiting time. This last flight was different.
I started reading The Call of Zulina (Grace in Africa)after I settled in my seat and [...]
by Marley GibsonCo-authors of Christmas Miracles, from St. Martin’s Press
I am extremely privileged to have the opportunity today to talk to my friend and co-author, Cecil “Cec” Murphey, and to chat about our upcoming book, Christmas Miracles.*
Marley: Cec, thanks for spending some time with me today.
Cec: Marley, it’s great that you could take time away [...]
Green: The Circle-Book Zero
Nov 17
Green: The Circle-Book Zero
by Ted Dekker
Green by Ted Dekker is subtitled “The Circle – Book Zero – The Beginning and The End.” The book’s description say the reader can begin reading The Circle series with Green, or read it as the end of the series. Maybe it works to end the series, but it [...]
Jennifer Kennedy Dean is Executive director of The Praying Life Foundation and a respected author and speaker. She is the author of numerous books, studies, and magazine articles specializing in prayer and spiritual formation. Her book Heart’s Cry has been named National Day of Prayer’s signature book. You’ll find articles and daily quotes from Jennifer [...]
Author Kay Marshall Strom has two great loves: writing and helping others achieve their own writing potential. Kay has written thirty-six published books, numerous magazine articles, and two screenplays. While mostly a nonfiction writer, the first book of her historical novel trilogy Grace in Africa has met with acclaim. Kay speaks at seminars, retreats, writers’ [...]
What to Do When the Lights Go Out
by Cec Murphey
If you sincerely desire to follow Jesus Christ, life won’t always be easy. Many times the Bible promises victory, and you may need to remind yourself that there can be no victory without struggling and overcoming obstacles.
In my book, I used the image of God turning [...]
