Ratio Christi posted an article recently by Sean McDowell showing how our LOVE of story is evidence of God: OUR STORYTELLING NATURE PROVIDES EVIDENCE FOR GOD I came across this on Twitter just after reading this interesting post, from a completely different sector....
Luther, the Blue Portal & the Pea-Green Coat Guy, Episode 1
by s. nicole böcek 2017 and AD 33 Sometimes life takes you where you don’t expect to go. When Amber woke up, she had no idea that a man in a pea-green coat would soon be crawling through her window. But it happened….like this: The strange man shoves a bundle into her...
Why Teach Historical Fiction?
Trunk of Scrolls is a story of long ago. That makes it historical fiction. But it is also a novel that teaches, which makes it curriculum. Historical fiction is one of two top methods of teaching students to "do history." Click for free PDF Historical fiction presents...
Grace & Peace to You: Early Christian Views on War & Peace
• “I serve Jesus Christ the eternal King. I will no longer serve your emperors. It is not right for a Christian to serve the armies of this world.” ~ Marcellus the Centurion, 298AD, spoken as he gave up his post in the army of Emperor Diocletian because of his faith....
Close as Your Next Phone Call: The Story of Scripture
STORY OF SCRIPTURE The Word in the World Pentateuch For thousands of years the people of God had no full copy of God’s Word. The Israelites of the Exodus had the word of Moses, and the books he was writing. Otherwise it was hearsay. The judges had a couple more books....
Sarabi Dog of Alexander: Mystery and Fact
What is the connection between Alexander, the Persian Mastiff (Sarabi dog), and the Turkish Kangal? Where did the dog come from? Which breed was Alexander's dog? This article explores this mystery in depth. The Sarabi dog is featured in the novel TRUNK OF SCROLLS: A...
EGE GUBRE: Neolithic Village (Bones in My Backyard Episode 2)
This is another episode applying the principles of Teaching History to Middleschool and High School students. LIKE IT? DO NOT FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!
Persians at the Byzantine Gates: Christianity in Turkey
The Name Christianity came to Persia in a strange way. It happened at the Byzantine Gates. Caesar Augustus, of , died in 14 AD, when Jesus was a teenager. Archelaus, besides being the son in law of Herod...