Review of On Living Stone: Salomes Story
Heather Kauffman is a delight both in person and on the pages of her New Testament biblical novels. Her current series, Women of the Way, describes some of the lesser-known women surrounding Jesus’s ministry. Each story is a standalone, but if you like reading a series in order… Book #1, Up from Dust: Martha’s Story Book #2, Before the King: Joanna’s …
More About Isaiah’s Daughter
How I found Hephzibah While researching Isaiah’s family, I began to notice the name “Hephzibah” again, this time in Isaiah’s prophecy describing the restored Jerusalem. As a young believer, I remember thinking this odd. Why would Isaiah use the name of Judah’s queen to personify the glorified city of Jerusalem? Many years later, while scouring rabbinic literature about Isaiah’s life, …
3 Steps to a Better Prayer Life in 2026!
I’m just gonna say it: prayer is hard for me. It’s not because I don’t believe God CAN, but rather because I fully believe in His steadfast love and sovereign plan in all circumstances. So, why does He need me to pray? In today’s article, I’ll share 3 reasons I’ve learned prayer is essential for MY heart and GOD’S glory. …
An Early Christmas Gift For You!
Our Family’s Holiday Traditions Our best family tradition is celebrating “Happy Thanks-mas” each year: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year during the week/weekend of Thanksgiving! It’s my hubby’s and my gift to each other of a quieter December. Here’s how it works. Everyone is here by the night before Thanksgiving. We catch up on life and do all the “sweets” baking …
2 Reasons I’m Grateful NOT To Know My Future
These days, with the number of prenatal tests available, having a baby is less of a mystery than it was when I delivered my daughters in 1985 & 1987. When contractions during my second delivery were about ten minutes apart, I made the very foolish statement: “I wish I knew what the next 24 hours would be like.” More …
