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Film Review and Reflections: Into the White

It seems like WWII films that come out of Europe tend to be more authentic than films that come out of Hollywood, even if they were made by nations that were occupied by or allied against Germany in WWII. While Hollywood tends to focus on a good-versus-evil trope, I prefer these foreign films because theyContinue reading “Film Review and Reflections: Into the White”

Hurt by the Church: A Guest Post by Author Katelyn Pfeiffer

Church hurt is both a buzzword and a taboo subject. It is controversial because so many people who once called themselves Christians have “deconstructed” their faith and left the church. Yet is there legitimacy to much of this soul-searching? Those who have followed me for a while may already know that this is a burdenContinue reading “Hurt by the Church: A Guest Post by Author Katelyn Pfeiffer”

Film Review and Reflections: The Savage Peace

People often say, whether somberly or half-jokingly, that history is written by the victors. While some are so bold as to outright reject that statement, the documentary The Savage Peace is a stark testimony to the fact that what is taught about the Second World War has been handpicked. I know, there is simply notContinue reading “Film Review and Reflections: The Savage Peace”

“More Than Fiction?” A Guest Post by Author Sara Whitley

Today, I am excited to share a post written by Sara Whitley, a fellow member of the Brave Authors Collab Group. Haven’t heard about Brave Authors yet? We are Christian authors who dare to go hard places in our writing. Some of us write Christian Fiction while others write for the General Market. Learn moreContinue reading ““More Than Fiction?” A Guest Post by Author Sara Whitley”

Author D.T. Powell on “The Myth of ‘The Other'”

How can a Christian author write about a topic as controversial as homosexuality in a way that is both loving and Biblical, and does not simply rely on current church interpretations? Last year, I shared a heartfelt post about my beloved character, Christian Richter (you can visit the post here). Like me, author D.T. PowellContinue reading “Author D.T. Powell on “The Myth of ‘The Other’””

Braving Strange Waters – A Guest Post by Author Sarah Hanks

I am so excited to have Sarah Hanks share on the blog today! As soon as I sat down to read her split time novel, A Battle Worth Fighting, she became one of my favorites! Like me, Sarah feels called to write about difficult topics. Not only is she one of our Brave Authors, itContinue reading “Braving Strange Waters – A Guest Post by Author Sarah Hanks”

Wander or Not: A Guest Post By Author R.F. Whong

This month, I am thrilled to introduce you to another of my fellow Brave Authors, Ruth “R. F.” Whong. Earlier this year, I enjoyed her book Prestige of Hearts. It was a sweet story that was not without depth and kept me turning the pages. My first read in the Asian Fiction genre. For thoseContinue reading “Wander or Not: A Guest Post By Author R.F. Whong”

Behind the Scenes: Hans Waldemar Remembers Normandy

This post originally appeared on Snark and Sensibility with Linda Wood Rondeau. This year, Thursday June 6th marks the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings at Normandy. Has it really been eighty years since the turning point of the Second World War? Earlier this spring, I could not shake the feeling that there was somethingContinue reading “Behind the Scenes: Hans Waldemar Remembers Normandy”

Book Reviews and Reflections: Bonhoeffer

I gave this book 5 stars before I even finished it. I honestly don’t know how I can possibly write a review that will give it justice, without the review being so long that you might as well just read the book itself. Here is the succinct review I left on Goodreads: “An incredibly richContinue reading “Book Reviews and Reflections: Bonhoeffer”

Film Reviews and Reflections: The Captain

I know I don’t take enough time to watch movies, not even the movies I need to watch. Case in point: this film was on my list for almost three years! As the poster above states, this film is “darkly evocative.” It is even filmed in black and white, giving it the feel of filmContinue reading “Film Reviews and Reflections: The Captain”