Christmas Eve 2009

Christmas Eve 2009

“…in Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness…” John 1:4 Wishing all my friends and family a blessed Christmas filled with light. If you haven’t heard of it yet, check out the website below. It...
The Ancient Art of Blacksmithing

The Ancient Art of Blacksmithing

I learned a tremendous amount about the ancient art of blacksmithing and charcoal making researching my first historical novel, A Secret Hope. The bible contains one of the oldest references to blacksmithing in Genesis 4:22: “…Tubal Cain, an instructor of...
Ancient Roman Souvenirs from Hadrian’s Wall

Ancient Roman Souvenirs from Hadrian’s Wall

You know how we go on vacation and buy souvenirs to remember that special time? Ancient Roman souvenirs that date to the time of Hadrian’s wall have been discovered, suggesting that high-ranking soldiers and officers did the very same thing. Roman Emperor...
Staffordshire Hoard, Biblical Inscription

Staffordshire Hoard, Biblical Inscription

Of the more than 1500 gold and silver items found in the Staffordshire hoard, none have elicited more interest, excitement and speculation that this one. It’s a thin band of gold inscribed in misspelled Latin, with a scripture from Num. 10:35 Surge domine et...
Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving

To all my friends and family I wish a blessed Thanksgiving. Bless the Lord, O my soul, And all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, Who...
Staffordshire Hoard

Staffordshire Hoard

Some new photos of the Staffordshire hoard discovered in July of this year have been published. In the words of Leslie Webster, Department of Prehistory in the British Museum: “This is going to alter our perceptions of Anglo-Saxon England…as radically, if...
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