More Resources
I’m starting to feel a little bit like a resource junkie. Still, I said I’d post for a week, so here you go: more resources. Twenty of ’em. Want more? Give me a topic and I’ll look into ’em! There are...
View ArticleOur Car Accident
Hi everyone! Ned and I were in a rough car accident over the weekend, so I’m vanity blogging here for this entry to save myself having to retell and retell the story. I’ve deleted long version. Here’s...
View ArticleNo Good Son
I was in the mood for a fast-paced novel, thought, “Hmm, a crime thriller sounds good,” and scrolled through my Kindle library. There it was: No Good Son by Lutheran author J. L. Vaughan. (I’ve most...
View ArticleSculptor Spirit, Resources, and a Giveaway
Ok. Today I want to tell you about a recent release, a bunch of free resources, and a giveaway! The new book is Sculptor Spirit: Models of Sanctification from Spirit Christology by Rev. Dr. Leopoldo A....
View ArticleBetty Ballantine
I don’t know whether you happened to see that Betty Ballantine has recently died. If not, here’s an article for you to read. If so, what do you think about my reflection below? Ian and Betty Ballantine...
View ArticleWriting Rules to Disregard
Just sharing an article with you today: “Three Writing Rules to Disregard!” Three Writing Rules to Disregard In more personal news, yesterday our twins turned four, and we celebrated by going out and...
View ArticleThe Root of Esau
Last week I reviewed Lutheran author J. L. Vaughan’s book, No Good Son. I quickly followed it up with reading another of his books, The Root of Esau. This is a much different kind of book and I...
View ArticleCloaked
I want to thank all the Lutheran authors out there. I’ve been out of sorts since the accident, but I’ve found good comfort and some great distraction while reading your books! Thank you, thank you!...
View ArticleWriting Contest!
I have a great opportunity to tell you about! And it happens to break up a string of reviews nicely! Lutheran author Katie Schuermann and her team at He Remembers the Barren (HRTB) are hosting a Lenten...
View ArticleDancing and Doughnuts
Dancing and Doughnuts? What? I’ll take the doughnuts. Ah, but wait! There’s a book by Lutheran author Rachel Kovaciny, Dancing & Doughnuts, and it’s the second in her series, Once Upon a Western....
View Article2019 Lenten Resources
Ack! I overbooked! Today I’d better post about 2019 Lenten resources, since Ash Wednesday is just around the corner, but I also intended to promote a new book. (If you’re watching for me to announce a...
View ArticleRIP A.L.S. Vossler
I am so sorry to report that fellow Lutheran author A.L.S. Vossler has gone to our Lord. Her husband posted the news on her website, alsvossler.com, here. As for me, what little tribute I can think of...
View ArticleCatechetics: Fixing Confirmation
LCMS author Rev. Lincoln Winter, who blogs at “Predigtamt: Musings of a Circuit Riding Parson,” has now released Catechetics: Fixing Confirmation! Catechetics: Fixing Confirmation Official release...
View ArticleUnicorn Ranch
Want to know what I love? Lutheran writers! You know what else I love? Kids. Especially kids who read . . . and write!! Today’s post is a happy announcement that an awesome 14-year old Lutheran girl,...
View ArticleSomething Beautiful
Ladies and gentlemen, I interrupt this week of blogging book releases to share just a little something beautiful. Last night at Ash Wednesday, two of my six children participated far more than usual....
View ArticleLaw & Gospel Preaching
The Brothers of John the Steadfast (aka Steadfast Lutherans) have published a new book of sermons, this time by the excellent Rev. Rolf Preus! Here is the announcement about A Year of Law & Gospel...
View ArticleLooking for Good Resources on Vocation
Calling all Lutherans! Calling all Lutherans! I’m looking for good resources on vocation for a project. All sorts of resources, digital or offline, books, articles, blog posts, speakers, etc! You know...
View ArticleLooking for Good Resources on Science
Today I’m looking for good resources on science. I don’t mean as a way to teach it to my kids, and I don’t mean to objectify or personify it. At the same time, I’m hoping for more than “faith and...
View ArticleArticle 2
I’m getting great responses and I’m so thankful for each and every one! Unfortunately, it looks like I need to take a little sick down time. I’ll get back to you eventually! Meanwhile, happy reading...
View ArticleChirp for Audio Books
I’ve talked about BookBub here before. It’s great: a daily email showing either free or super discounted digital books. (HT to my awesome mother-in-law who introduced me to it!) Now, there’s a similar...
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