How to lead a workshop on prayer–church and personal alike.
Who Wrote Streams in the Desert?
Who wrote Streams in the Desert and why?
Hamilton, the Revolution and Me
I finally saw the musical Hamilton. I thought it thought-provoking and original. The catchy music, the amazing dancing, and the clever dialogue are delightful. But I’m glad I knew the story beforehand. Hamilton and the Revolutionary War As seems to happen often in my life, I’d spent time with Alexander Hamilton the week before. My daughter and I visited both…
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Oswald Chambers in Japan
August 1907 found Oswald Chambers in Japan. I’ve written about his experiences with the Oriental Missionary Society and his trip with Juji Nakada and Yale graduate Gilbert Little Stark. But what did he think of the experience? Chambers was a wide-eyed appreciator of a country locked away from the west for many, many years. His diary detailed his excitement at…
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Archives: How to Successfully Spend Two Weeks
Tips on how best to research in an archive–and bring home material!
Historical Fiction and Genealogy
Historical fiction can be an excellent gateway to genealogy. “They” say if you want to know political history, you should read history books. But if you want to understand the manners, mores, and life of past generations, historical fiction provides insight. It can help genealogists put their ancestors’ lives into historical context, making their choices far more understandable. (And if…
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