As the author of The Mystery of History, I wanted a place to stay in touch with my readers and ponder out loud matters of our history. I’m glad you’re here!
~Linda
When it comes to Cinco de Mayo, most of us have but a snippet of background on this highly festive event. If you have an inquisitive child saying, "tell me the story of Cinco de Mayo," or you yourself have wondered what it's all about, then you're in the right place....
There is a problem for most teaching parents when dealing with the dark side of history (and the headlines.) Plain and simple, history is morbid, as is the present day! Page after page, newscast after newscast—history and modern times are loaded with stories of death,...
Overwhelmed or not sure how to get started? Think of The Mystery of History as a "Buffet-Style approach to World History. Read on... I was recently manning my booth at a homeschool convention when an overwhelmed mom said to me: “I really want to start The Mystery of...
It’s almost Christmas. The older I get, the harder it is to get it right. You see, we've complicated this holiday—materially, relationally, and spiritually. As our family has grown, the layers of joy, tradition, and expectation have gotten harder to sort through, not...
There are a lot of dates to know in history—and opinions will vary on which are the most significant. However, as a long time student of world history, and a follower of Christ, I’ve got some personal favorites! Following is a brief summary I’ve titled, “10 Dates to...
Do your kids constantly ask you what role the Bible plays in history? My kids have asked me questions like, “When did David slay the giant?” “Why did the king crucify Jesus?" and, "Why didn’t anyone stop him?” These are just a few questions my kids have had...