By the Fireside

~My Reading List

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I haven’t posted a list of current books I’m reading in a long time, mostly because, for a long time, I was limiting myself to just one book, besides my Bible, trying to break the habit of neglecting the Most Important Book for all the others. Now that I have been branching out again and reading more than one book at a time, my reading list might make a post longer than one paragraph! Hopefully, I’ll be posting full reviews of most of these in the future. :)

The Bible: Certainly the most important of all, by the help of the LORD, I have been making this number one of my priority list.

A Narrative of the Life of David Crockett by Himself: I’m reading this book as part of my American History study. It’s been interesting so far. I would have probably finished it by now, but since I haven’t been home much lately, so I still have a 1/3 of it to go.

The Five Love Languages of Children: This is a good and insightful book about how to relate to others, and show your love for them using their language of love. A little repetitive, it’s still quite good.

The Curate’s Awakening by George MacDonald: I have only just begun this book by George MacDonald, and so far I’m liking it. Since I’m only in the third or fourth chapter, I don’t have a whole lot to say about it, but at this point, it’s a very “thinking” novel, which I like.

The Basics of Music: I’m slowly making my way through this one while studying music. There are several things in it that I don’t understand very well, studying on my own, but since it is meant to be used with a teacher, I think that overall it’s pretty good.

Bleak House by Charles Dickens: I’m actually reading this one to my sisters – and it’s taking a lot longer than I expected!! I do enjoy Mr. Dickens books, but this one seems a bit more wordy than some of his others… We’re still enjoying it though.

That’s all I think. Anyone else reading any of these?

To the KING be all the glory!

~A Leader of the Reformation

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I wrote this a few years ago, and I’ve posted it once before. In honor of Reformation Day, I’m re-posting!

On October 31,1517, a catholic monk nailed to the door of the catholic church in Wittenburg, Germany, a 95 Thesis condemning the sale of indulgences, thus sparking the fire of the reformation. That catholic monk was Martin Luther.

Martin Luther was born in 1483. He was about 34 years of age when he nailed his 95 Thesis on the church door. Selling indulgences was the practice and belief that a donation to the church would purchase the release of the departed soul of a family member from Purgatory (a place of torment). Selling indulgences has no basis in God’s Holy Word. Selling indulgences was not the only catholic practice that Martin Luther condemned. For example: The catholic church taught that justification comes through good works. Martin Luther believed justification comes through Jesus Christ.

Martin Luther believed in using the Bible as the standard for life, not mortal man’s opinion. For that reason he translated the Bible into German so the common people could read it. Before this the scriptures were only in Latin.

Because of his beliefs the Pope excommunicated Martin Luther from the catholic church in 1520.

In 1521 Martin Luther was summoned before the Diet of Worms by Emperor Charles V. When asked he refused to recant anything he had said against the catholic church unless they could convince him he was wrong, using scripture.

At the age of 42 Martin Luther married a young woman named Catherina. Together they had several children, both  sons and daughters.

Martin Luther was also the author of several hymns including A Mighty Fortress is Our God.

Martin Luther has been called the Father of the Reformation. After he started to boldly speak out against the unbiblical practices of the catholic church, others followed his example. Those who like Martin Luther protested became known as Protestants.

On October 31st some celebrate Reformation Day. On this day they celebrate – not a man- not Martin Luther – but what the LORD did through Martin Luther and others like him such as John Calvin. Martin Luther was not perfect. Man does not deserve the glory – All glory for what was done during the Reformation belongs to the LORD. Praise Him for what He has done!

A mighty fortress is our God,
A bulwark never failing!
Our helper He, amid the flood,
Of mortal ills prevailing.
For still our ancient foe,
Doth seek to work us woe!
His wrath and pow’r are great
And armed with cruel hate!
On earth is not his equal.


To the KING be all the glory!

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~Hello, Hola, Howdydo…

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Welcome to my new blog! My name is Rebekah. I am a 21 year old Bible believing, born again, Christian, who enjoys to do many things.

I love to write. I have completed first drafts of two books: A Year with the Potters and Christine. A Year with the Potters is my only book that is nearly edited and ready, LORD willing, for publication in the coming future. The rest of the books that I have begun, haven’t gone very far, except one. I am presently trying to learn the art of writing short stories, though I have yet to finish any.

I also enjoy writing poetry in many forms, including ballads, songs and praises to the LORD.

From a very young age I have enjoyed reading. I love to read. Here, I hope to post reviews of the books that I read, from a Godly perspective. A few of the books that I hope to review soon include: A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens, Ready or Not by Chautona Havig and Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne.

I hope that you enjoy your stay at my blog! I have many of my writing posts from past years of blogging elsewhere already on here and I hope to post new posts soon! I love comments and will be happy to hear your thoughts! :)

To the KING be all the glory!

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~ “A Little Bit of This and a Little Bit of That…”

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I’ve been rather neglectful of our blog lately. Doesn’t it look dusty and forgotten? (Post wise that is, I still like the layout for now.)

 

This Summer has been busy, in several ways. I have been rediscovering the joys of reading over the last several months and I have “devoured” several books this Summer. I plan to start posting my reviews soon, LORD willing. Classics such as A Tale of Two Cities, The Scarlet Pimpernel, and Jane Eyre, as well as newer books, Princess Paisley being one of them, are on my review list. Some of the books I loved, some I simply liked and others I didn’t really care for. I’m enjoying studying the writing style and voice of the different authors that I am reading from. It’s been quite the interesting study. Perhaps I’ll put some of my observations into my reviews.

 

As for my own books, I confess I have done very little writing this Summer. I’m working on a short story but my larger books haven’t really been touched. I’m kind of stuck actually. Grandmother’s Letters, my most active book, is moving so slowly that it’s difficult to say what’s happening next. Hopefully I’ll figure it out soon. I’m also working on a small project related to my writing and I’m still editing A Year with the Potters for (LORD willing) publication before too long. I do also have a few poems that I would like to post and a few more fermenting in my head,  requesting that I write them down. Hopefully I’ll do a post about my writing fairly soon.

 

Besides reading, I’ve been studying the piano a lot, working on practicing the harder and less “fun” things relating to my instrument. It’s been fun and a lot of hard work at the same time. I’m also working on my Herbology/Nutrition studies slowly right now, but trying to get more time put into it. I’ve been gardening, cataloging our library, trying to keep the kitchen clean, celebrating birthdays, doing a deep cleaning of the entire house (still working on that one!) and having company over. Overall, the Summer has been fun and adventuresome in many ways, though in others it has been very difficult. Praise the LORD that He is in control of it all!

 

So, there is my mishmash of a post. Hopefully I’ll get a proper post up soon. Until then…

 

To the KING be all the glory!

– On the Thirteenth Day of December…

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On the thirteenth day of December
While in the midst of our packing,
We made a candy run on Wal-Mart,
Since our chocolate store was lacking.

We bought some Ribbon Candy,
But no chocolate did it hold,
So Christmas Tree Peanut Butter Cups,
Quickly had us sold.

Then there were the Bell chocolates,
With bits of Butter-finger inside…
We couldn’t just go passed,
So into our stack they did slide.

Lastly, but not least of all,
Were the Reeses shaped like a bell…
Then we realized – we had quite enough
So our shopping spree suddenly fell.

Home with all of these goodies,
No we didn’t eat them all.
But with seven of us waiting around,
It won’t be long at all!!

To the KING be all the glory!

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