by A.S. Hardin | Jun 13, 2025 | Blogs/Podcasts
“But I have to save humanity first. Stupid humanity. Getting in the way of my hobbies.” What can I say except I love reluctant heroes, and Ryland Grace is one of the best! Once again, Andy Weir has written a story with a limited cast and still managed to blow it...
by Jennifer Hallmark | Jun 10, 2025 | A Smidgeon of Hope, Blogs/Podcasts
I love this quote by Emily Dickinson and decided to create and share a meme with you. Enjoy!
by Jennifer Hallmark | Jun 6, 2025 | Blogs/Podcasts, Friday Fiction: Books From Off the Beaten Track
Hello, Friday fiction family! So glad you stopped by today to hear about my latest read, and boy, was it a good one. Star Wars: The Truce at Bakura by Kathy Tyers is part of the Star Wars Legends series, which boasts a total of 68 books. Wow. You can bask in the Star...
by Jennifer Hallmark | Jun 3, 2025 | A Smidgeon of Hope, Blogs/Podcasts
I think about perseverance as having the courage not to give up. Napoleon Bonaparte said, “Courage isn’t having the strength to go on, it is going on when you don’t have the strength.” Wow. Fits how I’ve felt lately, to be sure. It’s so...
by Arthur | May 30, 2025 | Blogs/Podcasts, Friday Fiction: Books From Off the Beaten Track
The title, The Right to Arm Bears, is almost worth the purchase price of the book. I love puns. Sue me! The Christian, above all men, should be interested in culture. (IMHO) Why? Because culture both informs and flows from the underlying world view of man, which, for...
by Jennifer Hallmark | May 27, 2025 | A Smidgeon of Hope, Blogs/Podcasts
Active encouragement. I long to become a person who actively seeks out people who are hurting, lonely, or with low self-esteem. I want to build, stir, and lift people up so that they feel less depressed. Less stressed. More hopeful. Maybe you do too. “So speak...
by K.A. Ramstad | May 23, 2025 | Blogs/Podcasts, Friday Fiction: Books From Off the Beaten Track
John White’s The Tower of Geburah has similarities to The Chronicles of Narnia, including the omniscient narrative. However, the plot and characters make this story stand out on its own. Though Book 3 of The Archives of Anthropos is great as a stand-alone for teens...
by Jennifer Hallmark | May 20, 2025 | A Smidgeon of Hope, Blogs/Podcasts
Praying that the thought of Jesus’ love for you will fill you with hope today.
by A.S. Hardin | May 16, 2025 | Blogs/Podcasts, Friday Fiction: Books From Off the Beaten Track
Something you’ll hear me say again and again. A bad narrator can make a good book bad, but a good narrator can make a bad book good. My journey into audiobooks began with some… hesitancy. My husband insisted I give them a try, but no single narrator seemed to pique my...
by Cammi Woodall | May 16, 2025 | Blogs/Podcasts, Friday Fiction: Books From Off the Beaten Track
I am a pretty laid-back person, so I don’t throw around polarizing words very often. One I do like is ‘romantasy’. I know, I know. Some of you cringe- eye roll- gag when you hear anything literary referred to as romantic. And fantasy lovers are particularly protective...
by Jennifer Hallmark | May 13, 2025 | A Smidgeon of Hope, Blogs/Podcasts
Why do we pray? Is it necessary? I mean, God knows all, so why can’t He just fix things like He wants and make everything turn out perfect? And what does prayer have to do with hope? In God’s perfect plan, He decided to give man a choice. We were made in His image and...
by Jennifer Hallmark | May 6, 2025 | A Smidgeon of Hope, Blogs/Podcasts
I came across this interesting verse in the New Living Translation of the Bible–Hebrews 10:24. “Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works.” Motivate. Stimulating your interest or the interest of another toward good...
