Feeling Prolific

Life is seemingly productive around here. I've shared links to my latest book reviews (just scroll to my most recent posts), and I've got (at least) two more reviews lined up for November. My interview with an Israeli grad of DTS will appear in the upcoming issue of Kindred Spirit (it's coming soon--I just proofed the final draft). Today I received my copy of my latest project to be published: Insight's Old Testament Handbook.

And, oh yeah, I'm six months pregnant. With my fourth child.

Prolific indeed.

The Old Testament Handbook is a resource, meant to be used by anyone reading any part of the OT. Each chapter gives historical background, introduces major themes and characters, and explains the significance of that particular OT book. Insight for Living, the teaching ministry of Chuck Swindoll (former president of my alma mater, Dallas Seminary, and longtime pastor), produced and published this manual as part of their collection of biblical handbooks.

I'm one of two writers--we split the material and I took the first 19 books, which are mostly history and law. I also wrote an appendix explaining the Apocrypha. The actual writing took place back in February and March, when I spent eight weeks immersed in this project. So really, I haven't thought about this project much since before summer, but here it is to enjoy and share.

Want to check it out? Click here!

And as for that other ongoing project, I'm headed for my OB checkup on Friday :).

James Explores Justice and Truth in The Knight

Read my review of The Knight, a psychological murder mystery by Steven James, published by Baker.

If you are into whodunits that explore justice and truth while spinning a darn good story, grab a copy

for yourself!

A Review of Nicholas Sparks' Newest Release

For those who love a good cry, be sure to pick up the latest Sparks novel,

The Last Song. As I posted on Facebook a few days ago, each of his novels

should come with an attached tissue pocket inside the back cover!

I reviewed the book for the new web site "The Fish"--a sister site to

Crosswalk.com and Christianity.com that studies pop culture from

a Christian perspective. It covers music, books, movies, and more.

You can find my review here. Happy reading!

MOPS Convention Recap

Rather than retype, I'll just link. Go to Stitches for a short overview of my weekend at the MOPS convention. Super fun...

These are my roomies: Melissa, Stephanie, (me), and Susie.

Faith and Love Go Together

It's my turn at Tapestry today. Click on over to read my thoughts on how Ruth and Boaz demonstrate Love--and not the sort you're probably thinking.

Hubble Reveals More of God's Creative Power

This is one of many fantastic images released this week from NASA, taken by the newly refurbished Hubble Telescope. Click on the link below to enjoy all of them. And revel in your Creator's awe-inspiring creativity.

Spectacular New Images From the Hubble Telescope - FOXNews.com

Discover your Political Leaning

The American political spectrum encompasses more than merely Democrat and Republican,

left and right. Most of us probably think we know what our political leanings are, but we often

limit ourselves to those two options.

Take this quiz--it's only 10 questions--to see where your views fit within the political landscape.

The quiz has received kudos from USA Today, the Washington Post, and various other publications.

It is used in classrooms around the country, according to its creators.

Have fun, and let me know what your results are--and if you agree with them.