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“365 Devotions for Peace” Book Review, Author Interview, & a Giveaway!
by Sally Matheny 365 Devotions for Peace by Cheri Cowell As soon as I saw Cheri Cowell’s name on the cover of 365 Devotions for Peace, I selected it for my reading. I had never read Cheri’s writing before, but I heard her speak at a Write2Ignite Conference one year. Impressed by her speaking, I was eager to read her writing. Each of the 365 Devotions for Peace is between 150-200 words in length. I found their brevity a nice accompaniment to my daily Bible reading. Also, I thought about people battling in the middle of a crisis. Some of life’s torrential storms delay a lengthy basking in God’s…
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Prayers That Changed History by Tricia Goyer: A Book Review and a Giveaway
by Sally Matheny Prayers That Changed History by Tricia Goyer Prayers That Changed History, by bestselling author, Tricia Goyer, is a unique blend of a history and a devotion book. Over the years, during her research of various historical figures, Goyer stumbled upon delightful information that isn’t typically found in textbooks. She compiled her research and shares about the prayer lives of twenty-five notable figures in history. At the end of this review, be sure to read how you can win this book! Beginning with Polycarp in 155 A.D. the book progresses through with various folks including Governor William Bradford, Sojourner Truth, George Muller, and Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Each section covers…
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The Best Gift My Husband Ever Received for Pastor Appreciation Month
Sally Matheny shares about the challenges of church pastors and what the best pastor appreciation gift her pastor-husband ever received.
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Faith, Hope, and Love: An Interview with Joanna Pistorius, Wife of Ghost Boy Author, Martin Pistorius
(All photos in this post are courtesy of Martin Pistorius.) by Sally Matheny In 2015, I wrote a book review of Ghost Boy, written by Martin Pistorius. Gems of his remarkable life story nestled in my mind. One facet that continued to shine was how faith, hope, and love grew when he met his wife, Joanna. It made such an impression that I hoped to talk with her one day. She and Martin were on a book signing tour in Norway when I caught up with them. Joanna graciously agreed to talk with me when they returned home to England. If you have not read Ghost Boy yet, Martin…
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Homeschooling: Answering Your Questions (Part Two)
by Sally Matheny Even though homeschooling is a widely accepted educational alternative, people still have lots of questions–especially those who are considering taking the leap. In an earlier post about homeschooling, I answered some frequently asked questions. This post is part two of answering questions I often receive about homeschooling. How rapidly is home education growing? Almost 2 million students were homeschooled in the United States during 2002-2003.* The growth rate is 7% to 15% per year, according to Dr. Brian Ray, president of the National Home Education Research Institute (Worldwide Guide to Homeschooling). How my Family Came to Homeschool After teaching nine years in the public-school system, I came home to…
