Get Up and Go or Run
By Lisa Bell
The angel spoke to Philip. “Instead of going with the others to Jerusalem, go south to that desert road leading to Gaza”. “Wait”! An angel spoke to this man and that didn’t faze him. Throughout the Bible angels often said “don’t be afraid” when people saw them, but not in this case. In fact, Luke mentioned the angel almost in passing…as if nothing special happened that day.
Facts and Miracles
By Kathleen Brown
Ever find your heart pounding with fear over something that hasn’t happened and likely never will? Me too, but I’m learning. Slowly I’m getting it. Imagination is not reality. Now when I’m in a situation fraught with dire possibilities, instead of imagining catastrophes, I concentrate on facts. God is near. In Him, I’m strong. And beyond our shared strength, I look for His miracles.
Fools Gold
By Susannah Wollman
I'm on my knees. How do I treat the gift that I've surrendered to God? I've surrendered several things, and I think I know how to do that part. What I don't seem to know is what to do after I've surrendered them. My struggle with my weight is a case in point. Okay, it's His. But I still have to eat.
Making Canoes
By Susannah Wollman
I spent the day making canoes. Well, I guess to be more accurate, I’d have to say half-canoes. And while that might seem a bit confusing, it’s only because you’ve never met my friend Angie.
A Passion Denied
Written By Julie Lessman
Reviewed By Donald James Parker
Julie Lessman is a master (or should I use the term mistress) of taking her readers on an emotional rollercoaster ride. Her characters, despite the fact she has so many of them involved in the story, come alive as real people and not caricatures gilded with religious veneer. The extended Connor family members are normally admirable but not flawless people. They try to cling to God, but the common struggles all humans must deal with in the areas of pride and passion never stray far from their door. The exposé of pride and its damaging effects is one of the highlights of this book. I would hazard a guess that pride has killed more marriages than lust. Julie does a great job of convincing her readers that if they want precious love to last, pride must be laid aside so the spouse can come astride and peace can abide. (Sorry, I just had a poetic moment). At times I was provoked enough to want to slap one of the characters on the side of the head and tell them to wake up and smell the Irish coffee. I had to keep telling myself, this is just a book.
