Posts by Andy Strauss
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle
I love Madeleine L’Engle’s A Wrinkle in Time. The story is a stunning adventure of two children journeying through space to rescue their missing father from the terrifying IT. [book-info] Difficult themes in A Wrinkle in Time The beauty of L’Engle’s storytelling, however, is that she presents difficult themes and asks challenging questions of her…
Read MoreThe Annotated Alice by Lewis Carroll
I’m currently reading Lewis Carrol’s Alice in Wonderland, and it is a treasure trove of plays with language. One of my favorite moments comes from the third chapter, in which Alice finds herself among a group of very political animals washed up on an island. Cold and wet, the Mouse tries to solve the problem by…
Read MoreBeholding Others – A Homeschool Devotional from Israel
Day 5 Shalom, friends! I hope that as you all have been practicing beholding this week, God has revealed to you many things that have surprised you. I hope that the little blessings around you have inspired you, and showed you the nearness of the Holy Spirit. Beholding Others While in Israel, God has reminded…
Read MoreBeholding in the Midst of Adversity
Shalom, friends! The last day of my stay in Israel, I tested positive for Covid. I was the only one in my group, and at the time, it meant that I had to stay and quarantine for a week in Jerusalem. This extended adventure would mean that I would miss leaving with my family on…
Read MoreInspiring Others to Behold – A Homeschool Devotional from Israel
Day 3 Shalom, friends! God is greatly honored by the way you worship him, the way you uplift one another, and by how you have served your family. Traveling on the Sea of Galilee Today I want to take you on a quick journey… a journey Jesus took nearly 2000 years ago. (You know… we…
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