What might it take for peace to come between Ukraine and Russia? What seems impossible with people is still possible with God. What if Ukrainians and Russians would both rediscover the message of peace and reconciliation in Tolstoy’s War and Peace? Sadly, this book is currently banned in the Ukraine because of the mistaken idea that it glorifies the Russian military. Since … [Read more...] about Leo Tolstoy – War and Peace making
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CS Lewis: Before there was Narnia there was science fiction
Christians love CS Lewis for his best-selling Narnia Tales, which have sold over 100 million copies. The Narnia Tales movies have grossed over 1.5 billion dollars worldwide. Many people however have not connected CS Lewis with science fiction. Before Aslan and the Narnia Tales (1950-1956), there was Elwin Ransom and CS Lewis’ Space … [Read more...] about CS Lewis: Before there was Narnia there was science fiction
Fanny Crosby: Poetic Songbird
Fanny Crosby, the poetic songbird was blinded, while only six weeks old, by a quack unlicensed doctor. He permanently scarred her corneas by applying hot mustard poultices to her mildly infected eyes. Her father died when she was just twelve months old, forcing her mother to become a maid to support the family. Despite these tragedies, Crosby never fell into … [Read more...] about Fanny Crosby: Poetic Songbird
Beyond the Sixties Scoop
When you read Beyond the Sixties Scoop by Deborah Ironstand you’ll be taken on a journey of brokenness, healing, and resiliency. Going back to childhood memories of living with her mother, grandma, and grandpa, and not knowing who her father was, gives the reader a picture of living off the land within a traditional Anishinaabe and Ojibway household. Although this was … [Read more...] about Beyond the Sixties Scoop
Broken Circle: The Life Story of James M. Peters
When you read through Broken Circle, you’ll see a picture of a young Indigenous boy, with the bloodline of the Potawatomi and Chippewa people. Originally from Caldwell First Nation, James Peters’ life story is dedicated to all residential school and sixties scoop survivors. Yet, you’ll soon find out that it’s also dedicated to the work of God in this man’s life. As a young … [Read more...] about Broken Circle: The Life Story of James M. Peters