Anita Mathias's Blog on Faith and Art
For many years, I felt guilty about having a calling which was not directly compatible with motherhood, i.e. being a writer.This guilt was fomented by some well-meaning, and some envious people. Samples: “Well, I love baking, but my children need a … [Continue reading]
Calvin, by Titian Calvin—Okay, I have summarized Christianity: Total depravity, unconditional election, limited atonement, irresistible grace, perseverance of the saints. Jesus--Excuse me, I am not sure I understand you. Calvin--You know, … [Continue reading]
Today's guest post is from Dana Rongione who blogs at A Word Fitly Spoken Why Wait?But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, … [Continue reading]
Saint Frideswide, Oxford's First Saint. Burne-Jones window, Christ Church Cathedral There’s Nought so Queer as ChristiansOld Northern English saying. Well, actually, “There’s nowt so queer as folks.”I am taking a week-long course on the Christian … [Continue reading]
Jonathan Swift in his The Battle of the Books describes two kinds of writers--the spider and the bee. The bee sips from myriad flowers, and makes honey. The spider weaves webs out of his own entrails.Well, there are spider bloggers, and bee … [Continue reading]
Today's guest post is from Jules Middleton, a mum and wife, Christian, artist, potential ordinand and blogger. Her blog Apples of Gold reflects her Christian journey in every day life.Thank you, Jules!Jules with her family Those who hope in the … [Continue reading]
Jennifer lives in the Pacific Northwest and is a wife and mother to four children. She currently runs an online sports business with her husband. Jennifer has a BA in Political Science and French, a Masters in Teaching, has taught in public and … [Continue reading]
Prepare Straight Paths for the Lord.I am re-reading The Gospel of Mark which starts, well, startlingly“a voice of one calling in the wilderness,‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’”[d]How does one prepare straight paths for … [Continue reading]