Our guest today is Heidi Viars, writer, photographer, wife, mother, and follower of Jesus. Originally from Germany, she now lives in Wisconsin where she writes on her blog about her rescuing Savior and posts photos of the beauty he's created. When I saw the cover of the German version of … [Read more...] about Of Remarkable Hope and Beacons of Fire
Books
Need a New Bible Study this Fall?
For two-thirds of my life, my schedule has been controlled by the school calendar. I graduated from college in May, and when the next August rolled around, I had an unexpected sense of dread. Then I remembered, “Hey, I graduated. August doesn’t change anything for me!” It was a revelation. But … [Read more...] about Need a New Bible Study this Fall?
How to Flourish with a Sink Full of Dishes
Mothers day is just around the corner, and it is my pleasure to welcome to the blog one of the most insightful mothers I know. Emily Allen is the founder and visionary behind KindredMom.com, an online community and podcast dedicated to helping women find joy and purpose in motherhood. She is the … [Read more...] about How to Flourish with a Sink Full of Dishes
Great Christian Memoirs for 2022
In 1997, Alistair Begg was the guest speaker in my college classroom. He thrilled his young-adult audience with the story of how he won the heart of his girlfriend, who became his wife, by writing letters. After some correspondence, he traveled from Scotland to the US for a visit. Her … [Read more...] about Great Christian Memoirs for 2022
Book Recommendations for 2021
Depending on which source you consult, between 300,000 and 328,000 books are published in the U.S. every year. Worldwide, 2.2 million new titles roll off the presses annually. How do you decide what to read next? Years ago, I resolved to keep track of the books I read. Since then, Goodreads … [Read more...] about Book Recommendations for 2021
A Monumental Christmas
A few years ago, I was driving around town doing the after-school shuffle. I dropped off my youngest at swim team and rushed to the middle school to pick up my middle son. One of his friends needed a ride, so I gladly ran him home. I planned to return library books and pick up a prescription before … [Read more...] about A Monumental Christmas