Category Archives: Reviews

War Room: Hope or Hype?

Posted on September 18, 2015 by virginiaknowles

Dear friends,So the War Room movie hit #1 status in the box offices, and that’s pretty amazing for an overtly Christian film. Immediately, my Facebook feed filled with glowing endorsements from my friends. “This movie is awesome! You must go … Continue reading →

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"A Strong Hope" from Grace Based Parenting by Dr. Tim Kimmel

Posted on December 2, 2011 by virginiaknowles

“Anything—minus hope—equals nothing.  Hope is the human equivalent of oxygen when it comes to a person’s ability to live effectively.  Take it away, and everything else becomes irrelevant.  Without hope it is impossible to live a balanced life.  Far worse, … Continue reading →

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"Why Well-Meaning Parenting Falls Short" from Grace Based Parenting by Dr. Tim Kimmel

Posted on September 6, 2011 by virginiaknowles

“Why Well-Meaning Parenting Falls Short” from Grace Based Parenting by Dr. Tim Kimmel Dear friends, I mentioned in yesterday’s introductory post that I am starting a new series of reflections on Dr. Tim Kimmel’s book Grace Based Parenting: Set Your Family … Continue reading →

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New Series Coming: Grace Based Parenting by Dr. Tim Kimmel

Posted on September 5, 2011 by virginiaknowles

Hello friends!In coming weeks, I’m going to be sharing what I’m gleaning from a book called Grace Based Parenting: Set Your Family Free by Dr. Tim Kimmel. (You can click on that title to see the book at Christian Book … Continue reading →

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Submission Is Not Silence by Elisabeth Julin (A Review)

Posted on July 23, 2011 by virginiaknowles

Dear friends, Submission Is Not Silence by Elisabeth Julin My ears perked up when my friend Tonya Travelstead told me about a blog written by her friend Lizzie Julin.  On our early morning walks, we had been discussing the topic … Continue reading →

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When Sparrows Fall by Meg Moseley (A Review)

Posted on July 17, 2011 by virginiaknowles

Dear friends, I am jealous.  I can’t write long fiction.  Sure, I’ve written two non-fiction books, but the most fiction I can concoct is a short story.  It boggles me how anyone can craft an entire novel out of a … Continue reading →

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Quivering Daughters by Hilary McFarland (A Review)

Posted on July 16, 2011 by virginiaknowles

Dear friends, I am preparing to compile an issue for my Hope Chest e-magazine on the theme of gender and authority, especially as it relates to the home schooling movement.   Looking at the outline of what I want to cover, … Continue reading →

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