Author Archives: carolyncustisjames

It always does my heart good when the book of Ruth makes the ground shake underneath someone else’s story too—especially when the quake hits while they’re reading Finding God in the Margins or  The Gospel of Ruth. Which, of course, makes it worth … Continue reading →

Every writer owes a lot to people who take the time to read their work and become advocates afterwards. I’m especially indebted to two women whose reviews I’ve posted below. I’m a big Sarah Bessey fan. In my endorsement of Jesus … Continue reading →

“The present rule of the ascended Jesus Christ and the assurance of his final appearing in judgment should give us—which goodness knows we need today—some clarity and realism in our political discourse. Far too often Christians slide into a vaguely … Continue reading →

One of my greatest pleasures as a mom was reading to my daughter. Since she was our one and only, I read to her until we got into the classics. Each book was an adventure of imagination that we shared … Continue reading →

There is more to the Bible than you know. The path to spiritual growth (so we are told) is to have our daily “quiet time”—a private time of Bible reading and prayer that gets us focused for the day. Some … Continue reading →

When it comes to comparisons, Benjamin Franklin and Boaz the Bethlehemite have a lot in common. Both occupy prominent spots in their country’s history. Both were powerful leaders in political matters and left their mark on human history. And both … Continue reading →

I suspect women of all ages and the men who love them will be interested in this new book by George Fox University English professor, Melanie Springer Mock. To give you a taste of what’s inside, here’s the foreword I … Continue reading →

by Frank A. James III in honor of Women’s History Month February and March are important months of remembrance. In February we honor African Americans and in March we honor women who have played important roles in history. I would like to … Continue reading →