Don’t know what we are reading? Click Here for more info. It is NEVER too late to participate!In this chapter, Hadassah begins her new life with the very dysfunctional Valerian family… A Voice in the Wind Chapter Eight: Hadassah Meets the Valerians I loved how Enoch felt God telling him to save Hadassah. It was so awesome. I am amazed at the wonderful details and merciful ways Francine Rivers writes this story...I was also moved by Julia's Mother, Phoebe and her Mothers intuition about Hadassah being her daughters servant. LOL. We do, as Mothers, know what is best for our children...and as we see this story play out in the coming chapters, we will see what a wonderful gift Phoebe gave her wicked daughter.It was so sad how meanly Marcus spoke of Hadassah. I thought he was an arrogant moron in this chapter! I was, however, not surprised by how horrid Julia was toward her....she is such a spoiled little brat! It is shocking that she has such a kind hearted … [Read more...]

Don’t know what we are reading? Click Here for more info. It is NEVER too late to participate!In this chapter, we gain more insight into young Julia... A Voice in the Wind Chapter Seven: Julia Julia is young and way to curious about things that she should run from. She an extremely self absorbed young lady and I am VERY glad my daughter is nothing like her...In this chapter she talks Marcus into taking her to the gladiator games and to his surprise, she was not very bothered by the bloodshed...she is one to watch in the coming chapters...We also got insight into the future her father has planned for her. An arranged marriage to an older man. After reading this chapter, I agree with Marcus...I am not sure her father knows her very well...LOLWhat did you think of Julia??Oh, and back to Hadassah next time... … [Read more...]

Don’t know what we are reading? Click Here for more info. It is NEVER too late to participate!In this chapter, we see how Atretes finds a new...not so peaceful...or free life in Rome… A Voice in the Wind Chapter Six: Atretes and Rome I really like the character of Atretes. He is so strong and not easily broken in spirit...He is not easily intimidated by his captors. I wonder if I could be as brave as he...Sadly, Atretes is not vacationing in Rome. Chapter six is the beginning of his life as a gladiator. He is a slave to the mob of Rome. He is slowing being broken. He is suffering beatings, ridicule, and the loss of his ability to make his own choices.He is alone. He has no friends...no family...and his "god" has abandoned him. Seemingly a very sad predicament...however,  a perfect opportunity for the Almighty God to take an interest in his soul!I am looking forward to all that Atretes will bring to this wonderful book!What did you think of chapter … [Read more...]