My name is Naaman. I was the commander of the Aramean army. I was a great warrior, and I won many victories for my king. I didn’t know it then, but it was because the God of the Hebrews had shown me favor on the battlefield. But neither my bravery nor my skill could keep me from being defeated by …
My Name is Simon
We’d saved and scrimped for years for this once-in-a-lifetime trip to Jerusalem for Passover. When the chance came to celebrate the Feast in Israel, we took it.
The Last Drop of Oil: Adaliah’s Story
Book #5 has arrived! Virginia Smith is the bestselling author of thirty-one novels (an counting!), an illustrated children’s book, and more than fifty articles and short stories. An avid reader with eclectic tastes in fiction, Ginny writes in a variety of styles, from lighthearted relationship stories to breath-snatching suspense. Her books have been named finalists in many international awards. Two …
An Unlikely Witness: Joanna’s Story
Now for book #4! ALL JOANNA WANTED was a peaceful life at the palace. She wanted to bear children for her husband, Chuza, the steward of Herod Antipas, and bring honor to her family. Instead, Joanna became an eyewitness to the most transformative, shocking events in human history…events that would force her to choose between the life she once imagined, …
The DC Bubble
I’ve always loved living here in DC. We are surrounded by people from other countries and other languages. I’ve mentioned before that our church has members from over 25 nations, and the public school system has students from more than 157 countries speaking 150 languages. It’s awesome. My children have friends from literally all over the world. It’s not like …
Mama Bear to the Max
My kids sometimes call me Mama Bear. I generally let them figure things out on their own and fight their own battles. But every once in a great while, I’ll get involved, especially if I think someone has hurt them without cause. Then I’ll go Mama Bear on them. But I think the original Mama Bear has to be Jochebed. …
The Ark Builders Wife: Zarah’s Story
Time for book #3! Bestselling, Christy Award-finalist author Tracy Higley shares the story of Noah’s wife, whom she has named Zarah. Zarah’s husband Noah has been preaching about the coming destruction of the world for years, as he builds a monstrous ship in the middle of his grain field. But Zarah, Noah’s wife and mother of his three sons does …
The More Things Change
How many of you remember the song “Sylvia’s Mother” by Dr. Hook? It was never one of my favorite songs, but I heard it on the 70s channel the other day and was struck by the first line: Sylvia’s mother says, ‘Sylvia’s busy Too busy to come to the phone’ Wow. Talk about dated. How many things in that line …
The Healer’s Touch: Tikva’s Story
Book #2 is here! Carol Award and Christy Award-winning author Connilyn Cossette has penned the story of the woman with the issue of blood, whom she has named Tikvva. Tikva’s world is turned upside down when in one horrific day both her husband and unborn babe are ripped from her life. Now after nearly twelve years of bleeding as a …
Let it Snow, Let it Go
This week we had our first real snow here north of DC. We got about 2 inches. Not a lot by northern standards, but enough for a beautiful night. We usually get one good snow a year, and then quite a few lesser ones. The school district, in an abundance of caution, issues a two-hour delay nearly every time to …