Author: Emily E. Ryan

Start With Milk

Last week, I discussed three reasons why you should read your Bible. (Yes, the whole Bible!). And as a bonus, we had a fun little quiz on Tuesday to test our Bible knowledge. Now, let’s get practical. How in the world are...

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Bible or Shakespeare?

Last week, we discussed three reasons why you should read your Bible.  Discover another bonus reason by taking this short, ten-question quiz! Think you know your Bible well? Read these familiar quotes and sayings to see if you...

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Thankful for: Tutus

I never knew that I had a tutu-shaped void in my life until I had a daughter. After having two sons, I was nervous about venturing outside of “boy zone” with a girl.  But I have to admit, there is something about dressing her up...

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Blue Jean Verses

Last week I wrote about T-shirt Verses – those comforting verses in the Bible that feel cozy and warm and remind you of God’s great love for you. I absolutely loved reading about your own T-shirt verses in the...

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Book Review: The Million Dollar Mysteries Series

If you like Christian mysteries, you will love the Million Dollar Mysteries Series by Mindy Starns Clark.         The series follows a young widow named Callie who has a fascinating job as a private investigator. Her mission is...

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T-Shirt Verses

Last week was not a good week. When I got to work on Monday, I felt fine.  But by two o’clock, my head throbbed, my body ached, and my stomach sounded like a bowling ally. I counted the minutes until I could go home, and all I...

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It’s a Small World

Every year, Nikon hosts a photography contest called The Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition. It’s a competition that celebrates the beautiful combination of microscopes and photography....

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Remembering Benjamin

He would have been one yesterday. Our son, Benjamin Spross Ryan, was due on 10/10/10 but died in my tummy during the second trimester. We met him, we mourned him, and then we let him go. But we will never forget him. Officially,...

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Free Bandicoot!

One of my college roommates, Jen, was an animal lover – a trait I’ll admit that I do not share. So although she really wanted a sweet little dog to scurry around our apartment, what we compromised on was a hamster. She searched...

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