Tag: Faith
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What “The Heroes of Olympus” Taught Me About Writing: Part 1
Rick Riordan’s storytelling techniques have taught me a great deal about writing. Here are 3 things I’ve learned from The Heroes of Olympus.
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Review: Percy Jackson and the Olympians
I first read the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series in middle school. Now I wanted to find out what had so captivated me.
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Review: “How to Train Your Dragon” by Cressida Cowell
I picked up Cressida Cowell’s version of How to Train Your Dragon so we can compare it to the Disney movies that I’ve loved for years.
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Review: “Clover Kitty Goes to Kittygarten”
This week’s review is sponsored by cat cuddles. Let’s look at Clover Kitty Goes to Kittygarten by Laura Purdie Salas with illustrations by Hiroe Nakata.
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Review: “Because of Winn-Dixie” by Kate DiCamillo
I’ve never heard of anyone disliking Because of Winn-Dixie. So, let’s analyze what Kate DiCamillo does so well and how she blends faith into the story.
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Is Everything I Need Already Inside Me?
In the yoga challenge, Adrienne brought up an interesting philosophy: everything I need is already inside me. Does the concept line up with Scripture?
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Review: “Rascal” by Sterling North
As a Newberry Honor book, I figured I should reread it. So, let’s see how Rascal by Sterling North appeals to readers almost a century after it occurs.
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Accepting Where You Are: The Widow’s Offering
Thankfully, God gives us examples of how accepting where you are can allow Him to work. Let’s look at the widow’s offering in Luke 21 to see Jesus explain.
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Review: “Miss Fannie’s Hat” by Jan Karon
Faith blends seamlessly into this children’s picture book. Let’s dive into what Jan Karon does so well in Miss Fannie’s Hat.
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“Is Scripture Sufficient?”
As I ruminated on Dr. Baucham’s sermon later, conviction set in. When it came to mental illness, did I believe Scripture is sufficient?