Biblical Fiction Author Spotlight: Tessa Afshar
I love reading fictional books as a way of relaxing. An author I was recommended this year was Tessa Afshar, an author published by Tyndale House Publishers (also the publishing house of Francine Rivers). I think since that initial recommendation, I have read every...
Book Review: Tea & Thread- Sally Bathgate and Katrina Flett Gulbrandsen
“Tea & Thread: Portraits of Middle Eastern Women Far from Home” is a new collection of stories, recipes and traditional handicraft projects from refugee women. Written by Sally Bathgate and Katrina Flett Gulbrandsen, It is a beautiful book; a welcome...
Favourite Finds: Bible Reading Options to Encourage Your Soul
Over the past 12 months or so, a few resources have come across my path that I have found so helpful and encouraging. As a creature of habit, I very much like having one set resource to help guide me with my Bible Reading time. The last few years though of parenting...
Beating Boredom In Your Group Bible Study
This week, Bible Studies will resume across the country for the New Year. As they kick into gear, it is important to take a moment to think about the small group studies that operate in your church and the church-at-large. As the days turn into weeks, which turn into...
Book Review: Grace in Strange Disguise- Christine Dillon
“Grace in Strange Disguise” (October, 2017, self-published) is Christine Dillon’s latest book and her first work of fiction. The book follows the story of Esther, an Australian physiotherapist who attends a megachurch and appears that she has life...01. WELCOME
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