What I’ve really seen is that a country who doesn’t learn from her mistakes is bound to repeat them, and Russia seems to be on the verge of repeating them.
Day 7: Suffer the Children | Light the World
“Suffer the little children to come unto me.”
—Mark 10:14
Day 6: Judge Not | Light the World
“Judge not, that ye be not judged.”
—Matthew 7:1
Day 5: Honor Thy Father and Mother | Light the World
“Honour thy father and mother.”
—Matthew 15:4
Finding Zasha | WWII
This book felt too rushed and too contrived; the personalities of the puppies were the best part about it.
Day 4: Love Thy Neighbor | Light the World
“Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
—Matthew 22:39
Day 3: Do Well on the Sabbath | Light the World
“Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days.”
—Matthew 12:12
Between Shades of Gray | WWII
Good thriving in such a hostile environment is a powerful beacon of hope for us, both for the past and the future. This book whispers of that hope.
Day 2: Give to Drink | Light the World
“I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink.”
—Matthew 25:35
Day 1: Freely Give | Light the World
“Freely ye have received, freely give.” —Matthew 10:8
Doctor Zhivago | Russia
This book is one of those that needs to be read because the suffering of the people needs to be remembered. And although it ends sadly, there’s too much triumph of the soul for it to be sad.
The Bear and the Nightingale | Russia
This is one of those snow-tipped fairytales that feature in my winter dreams, effortlessly combining magic, history, and the northern reaches of Russia where the winters are long, the forests are primeval, and life is enchanted.
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