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Voices of the Past

Grenville Dodge
Civil War

Spymaster Extraordinaire

Civil War Spymaster Extraordinaire I’m always intrigued by spy stories, especially tales of intrigue from the Civil War. Much has been written about Pinkerton’s legions, Belle Boyd, Rose O’Neil Greenhow,

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Biblical

Unshakeable

Unshakeable Rahab: From Prostitute to Heroine of the Faith God is a God of Transformation. He delivered Rahab from a scarlet past to the Faith Hall of Fame. What can

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Civil War

Courtship in the Midst of War

Courtship in the Midst of War What were courtship and the decision to marry like for a young Southern woman in the midst of the Civil War?  Take a peek

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Biblical

Identity Theft 597 BC

In 597 B.C., the mighty kingdom of Babylon attacked Jerusalem, and King Nebuchadnezzar carried the crème of the crop from Judea into captivity in Babylon. Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah

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Jamie Ogle
Author Interview

Celebrating with Jamie Ogle

A Dream Come True My friend, historical fiction writer Jamie Ogle, recently signed a two-book contract with a major publisher! A life-long dream for many writers, including myself. So I

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17th Century

Two Husbands for Pocahontas

Pocahontas was heartbroken over the loss of John Smith. She believed the colonists’ lie that the gallant captain, who had been the friend of her heart, died on the way

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Biblical

The Power of Stories

Stories, both fictional and true, can have an impact beyond the facts. Stories can engage not only the mind but the heart and emotions, as well. Jesus used parables and

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