Etymology: Quinquagesima

“Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow.”Anthony J. D'Angelo It always amazes me the things that I don't know. I hope that amazement and discovery never ends. I recently became aware of a rather old word: Quinquagesima. I am actually surprised that I hadn't heard of it before …

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Review: Bonhoeffer

Review: Bonhoeffer

Repost: I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say

Originally posted at The Lutheran Column. Horatius Bonar was born just before Christmas in 1808 to James and Marjory Bonar in Edinburgh, Scotland. His father was from a line of notable churchmen of the Church of Scotland, and this highly influenced young Horace, who would later follow in this legacy. Bonar stayed in Edinburgh through …

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Review: Behold

Image from Faith Potts' Website. Author: Faith Potts I learned about this little book recently as part of a Christmas giveaway. Happy for me, I won a copy! And I am so glad that I got to experience this delightful little book and that I get to share it with you. The subtitle really says …

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Review: A Christmas Carol

There is little wonder why this book has become a classic. Find yourself a copy, gather your family together, and read this short tale of a man who found his Help and a new life on the night before Christmas.