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5 Movies to Move You

“A film, a piece of theatre, a piece of music, or a book can make a difference. It can change the world.” ~ Alan Rickman For its swift ability to inform, move, and yes, even to change, few […]

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Ashes to Ashes by Mel Starr ~ a novel

The morning after the festivities of Midsummer’s Eve, the villagers of Bampton make a grisly discovery… Ashes to Ashes (The chronicles of Hugh de Singleton, surgeon) by Mel Starr About this book: (from the publisher) Master Hugh, […]

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What I’m Into ~ makeover edition

As you’re staring at your screen, I hope it’s obvious what I’m into these days: a blog redesign. Why the change, and why now? Well, three reasons, the first more urgent than the others: my beloved […]

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What Was Mine by Helen Klein Ross ~ a novel

A compelling tale of motherhood and loss, of grief and hope, and the life-shattering effects of a single, irrevocable moment What Was Mine by Helen Klein Ross About this book: (from the publisher) Lucy Wakefield is a seemingly […]

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Walking Distance by David Hlavsa ~ a memoir

Walking Distance: Pilgrimage, Parenthood, Grief, and Home Repairs by David Hlavsa About this book: (from the publisher) In the summer of 2000, David Hlavsa and his wife Lisa Holtby embarked on a pilgrimage. After trying for three […]

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What I’m Into ~ January edition

Happy New Year, friends! Among the many treats of the holiday season, one I especially enjoyed was movie-viewing with my fam–including the delightful Shaun the Sheep, the Movie. Our family’s fan-ship of Aardman Animations (the same creative genius behind the very British Wallace […]

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15 Favorites from 2015

In what has become a favorite year-end tradition, I can’t say hello to the new year without casting one last, lingering look behind. 2015 was filled with many memorable reads, and I am thankful for each that fell into my eager hands. This year’s list […]

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Happiness by Randy Alcorn | book review

Think God doesn’t want you to be happy? Think again. Happiness by Randy Alcorn About this book: (from the publisher) Christians are supposed to be happy. In fact, we are supposed to radiate joy, peace, and contentment that […]

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Unlocking Worlds by Sally Allen + giveaway

Award-winning writer and teacher Sally Allen knows that good books don’t just draw us in; they talk to us, shape us, and transport us to times, places, and minds different from our own. Unlocking Worlds: […]

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