Here is something I never would have known. On this date in 1580, the Ostrog Bible was first published. And what is this? It was the first complete Slavic Bible.  This means that Christians from Russia and surrounding areas finally had a Bible in their language.  It was also published in spite of Catholic objections. After all, publishing the Bible […]

If you’re like me, you may have grown up listening to Focus on the Family Adventures in Odyssey.  I know I did, at least when I happened to catch it.  My daughter is a little old for this now, but there still are some great things about this show.  And I have amazing news for all of my blog readers! […]

I am one who adores church history, and John Wesley was one of the pillars of Christian history.  It was on this date in 1738, that John Wesley was converted to Christianity.  Before this time, he was extremely religious–he was even a misdionary to the Native Americans.  John Wesley is considered the father of Methodism.  For more info: http://www.the310course.com/John%20Wesley.html http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Wesley

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. Easter is on its way, and it is the time of year to be thinking about Christian favors.  Easter is a fun time, but I believe in celebrating the real reason for the season.  Sometimes is can be a challenge to find nice-looking items to give and display at this […]

Pastors sometimes seem to have a hard time taking on the modern issues in church, and these are often the things that really impact a modern audience. Instead, they go with more generic topics for things that have always been an issue and that always will be. Respecting your parents, for example, is something that is discussed a lot in […]

Today is the history of a momentous day in church history.  On this date in 1521, Martin Luther was excommunicated from the Catholic Church by Pope Leo X.  If you know the story of the Reformation, Martin Luther was one who dared to question some of the long-held beliefs and tenets of the Roman Catholic Church.   He had defended his […]

Today is an important day in Catholic Church history.  On this date in 1826, the new St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome was consecrated by Pope Urban VIII.   It was built on the supposed burial site of  St. Peter. For more info: http://famousdaily.com/history/st-peters-basilica-consecrated.html http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13369b.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Peter%27s_Basilica

So how many of you have a vibrant time with the Lord at home?  Do you find time to check out Christian resources and listen to Christian speakers?  If you’re as busy as I am, you probably don’t always make the time to do it.  It’s one of those things that I put off until the end of the day, […]

A transporting historical novel about a promising young inventor, his struggle with loss, and the attractive teacher who changes his life, all set against the razzle-dazzle of the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. Gambling everything, including the family farm, Cullen McNamara travels to the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair with his most recent invention. But the noise in the Fair’s Machinery Palace […]

On my old blog (that was deleted), I reviewed this book, and since this book is free today, I will put my review here. Need help memorizing Bible verses? This handy guide contains a Bible Verse for each Month and Day of the Year, starting with January 1 and Genesis 1:1 to December 31 and Mark 12:31.   Need a […]