The 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards were handed out October 1, 2024, to a sold-out audience in Nashville, Tennessee. I was stoked to experience the live taping with my wife for the first time since our honeymoon 32 years ago. After years of watching from our couch it was surprising how big everything looks on television compared to watching from the back bowl of an … [Read more...] about 55th Annual Dove Awards
Arts
Creativity expressed through the arts; books, music, theatre, art and more.
The Word Guild Award Winners
The Word Guild hosted the 36th annual awards event on Saturday, Sept. 21. The event, which took place online, recognized unpublished work as well as work published in 2023 for both Christian and general market audiences. Entrants from across Canada received awards in over 40 genres and categories. Winners were announced for several specialty awards. Aimee Patterson of Winnipeg, … [Read more...] about The Word Guild Award Winners
Books by Canadian authors
University of Lost Causes by Larry McCloskey Castle Quay Books “After serving as Secretary of State, Henry Kissinger did a stint at Harvard whereupon he said, “University politics makes me pine for the relative peace of the Middle East.” Which sets the stage for ubiquitous murderous intent, mysterious multiple murders, identity politics run amok, and satire for the … [Read more...] about Books by Canadian authors
Books recommended by House of James
Non- Fiction Becoming An Adult By Dr. Henry Cloud Zondervan A faith-based instruction manual to help you discover the fulfilling life you were meant to live. In Becoming an Adult, Dr. Henry Cloud – co-author of the bestselling classic Boundaries – focuses on the growth, connections, separations, and choices that everyone must experience to … [Read more...] about Books recommended by House of James
Books from local authors
The Davison Orchards Cookbook: Favourite Recipes from the Farm and Family The Davison Orchards Cookbook is a beautifully photographed collection of personal recipes that celebrate local produce, seasonal gatherings and family wisdom. Coming to you from the popular Davison Orchards - a multi-generational family farm in the heart of the Okanagan Valley This book will warm … [Read more...] about Books from local authors