Anne Bradstreet, born in 1612, was the first woman in America to have her poetry published. Her work captures the reality of life in the New World, reflecting on her Puritan faith, family, and the natural world. Isaiah 48:10  I have refined thee; or, I will refine thee. Although I will not cut thee off, … More Friday’s Feature Quote -“Furnace of Affliction” – 08/16/2024