The Scribe's Portion

  "Yours, till Heaven: The Untold Love Story of Charles and Susie Spurgeon"  by Ray Rhodes Jr.  Having read Ray Rhodes' "Susie" the life of Charles Spurgeon's wife Susannah, I was interested in learning more about the famous couple. In "Yours, till Heaven" we get a deeper glimpse into their marriage. A preacher as famous and well-sought after as Charles Spurgeon spent more time on the road than at home. So it is inspiring to see how both worked hard to not allow long, frequent absences to deteriorate their marriage. Susie, was a godly woman who lived up to the Biblical definition of helpmate to Spurgeon. They paid a high price for the Kingdom, one they were called to, but one Susie took very seriously.  Spurgeon was a very blessed man, knew it, and didn't hold back from expressing it to his wife which I found extremely beautiful. Nothing more beautiful than a man who recognizes how blessed he is to have a wife like Susie. However, I'm one o...

  "Miriam's Song" (Daughters of the Promised Land) by Jill Eileen Smith I'm new to the Biblical Fiction genre and this is my third book. I've read Francine Rivers' "A Lineage of Grace" and Mesu Andrews' "Pearl in the Sand." These were great and got me excited to read more biblical fiction, however, Miriam's Song was a disappointment.  As several other reviewers have noted, this book is more about Moses than Miriam. I feel like we get more from Moses' point of view than Miriam's and when we do get an insight into her POV, her thoughts are mostly on Moses. The characters are not well-developed and Miriam's character is extremely unlikeable and shallow. She comes across as prideful, jealous, and whinny. There isn't much character development either. The majority of the novel felt rushed and focused on events rather than on Miriam; her thoughts, her growth, her spiritual life, etc.   I was looking forward to reading abou...

  "75 Masterpieces Every Christian Should Know: The Fascinating Stories Behind Great Works of Art, Literature, Music, and Film" by Terry Glaspey This is an excellent resource! I give this 5 big stars for its scholarship, full-colored pictures and execution. It is an all-around well-done resource if you're interested in learning about the Christian background of 75 world-famous pieces. Glaspey covers pieces in art, literature, music, and film. Each piece receives a 2-4 page treatment, which is not exhaustive but gives you a general idea. Many of these pieces I had no idea were done by Christians or had a Biblical meaning. Reading through these has been fascinating and I'm learning a lot. I also love history so this book is a pleasant treat.  This would be a great tool for homeschooling parents and students and would recommend it for that purpose. A lot of this information, I wished I had learned in school. This also makes for a great gift for history and art lovers.  I...