Scaramouche: A Romance of the French Revolution by Rafael Sabatini

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The story of The French Revolution unfolds as the amazing tale of Andre-Louis, or Scaramouche as he becomes. When a friend of his is murdered Andre vows to take revenge by doing the very thing his friend was killed for. Speaking out. Very soon he finds his life changing in dramatic twists and unexpected turns.

My Thoughts: I loved this book. I was constantly wondering what would happen next, and continually surprised when I found out. When I've read other books set during The French Revolution I've been incredibly confused by all the politics and although there were a few times like that in Scaramouche, for the most part it was very easy to follow. I adored the characters in this books and the many settings the scenes took place in. I do have to admit though I didn't like the ending. It was to flowery, sappy for me. All in all, one awesome book. View all my reviews >>

Hi! I decided to do this tag from penguinlover!

1.have you ever had chicken pox? Yes, when I was really little, I had one on the tip of my nose!  LOL

2. What is your favorite color? Pink, lime green, oarnge, purple..bright, lol 

3.Do You drink coffee? No

4.Do you read the Bible every day? Yes!

5. Whats the last thing you said? "Hello"?  I don't know!  lol 

6.What is your favorite food?  Chinese/oriental!!! 

7.Does it snow where you live? YES!  I live in Minnesnowta! LOL

8. Are you a tomboy? Mmm, kinda, lol

9. How many siblings do you have? 1

10. Is Jesus your Savior? YES!!!!!

Well, better go, I will tag whoever wants to do it!!

~Anna~

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Hey everyone!

So I got two new CDs today: a tenth avenue north one and an article one cd. Have to admit I'm crazy about Article One. They're amazing! =D Who couldn't love a band which has a violinist???

But while I was walking around town today, I kept on seeing posters about celebrities, models, singers, etc about their "break-ups and make-ups", complete makeovers, or breakdowns.

Made me wonder, "What kind of a culture are we that we worship these people and then destroy them by our always-present cameras and reporters?"

Then I get home and listen to my multiple CDs, flip through a magazine, and laugh with one of my girlfriends about what those kids on Britain's got Talent (yes, I love talent shows of all kinds) did at their last performance.

Then it hit me, that it's people like me that those magazines our out for!

If there weren't people interested in the lives of celebrities, singers, etc why would the magazines even be out? Why are we even interested in it?

Truth be told, it's because it makes us feel better about ourself.

When we see our favourite model/celebrity mess up, it makes us realize, "Wow. I'm so much better morally than they are. I'm a better person. I would never do anything like that, they really messed up."

But what right do we have to judge these people?

Remember, God will judge you by the standards that you judge others with.

In 1 Corinthians chapter 5, Paul talks about judging those outside the church. "What right is it of mine to judge those outside the church? Let God judge those outside, and we will judge those inside," he says (putting it into modern-day speech). He also tells us to "expel the wicked man from among you."

Did you hear that? It is NOT  our job to judge those outside the church. BUT  it is our job to judge those INSIDE.

But are you judging them in the right way? Are you judging them because they claim to be a Christian, but then steal from their favourite shop, or are caught with their girlfriend after hours in a sketchy setting? Or are you judging them because of what they're wearing or their accent or because of the people they're friends with?

What standards are you judging those in the church by? God's standards? Or yours?

we are called to judge "anyone who calls himself a brother but is sexually immoral, greedy, an idolater or a slanderer, a drunkard or a swindler-- with such a man do not even eat."

Did you hear that? It doesn't say to judge those who "wear the dirty jeans to church" or "who looks like she hasn't brushed her hair in five years."

Are you looking at outward things, or at the heart?

Be careful. Christians should be anything but judgemental. What portrayal of Christianity are you setting for the rest of the world?

BeCcA

I've had a strange feeling all day today. A happy feeling, although I wasn't sure why. The words, "this is the day, this is the day, this is the day," kept running through my head.

I must admit, I knew what the voices were talking about, and for once they were right.

 Needless to say I could just scream. Sadly, the rest of the house is soundly sleeping so I shall restrain myself till morning. Until then I shall grin, gaze lovingly at my purple progress bar, and feel like Queen.

Today I am Thankful For...

21.  41,685 words (bigger post on this later)

22. The sound of Christmas music drifting up the stairs in November.

23. My MP3 player.

24. A great choir concert.

25. Ale 8 1

26. Fellowship filled Sundays

27.  The feeling of the holidays already installing itself within me

28. Crispy hash browns

29. My attic bedroom

30. Old quilts

What Are You Thankful For?