This is one of the central themes in Michael Carver’s new book; Collision of Angels. It is about a unknown Christian man who is tapped by some wealthy investors to make a run at the White House. In quasi-Peretti like fashion the main character and those around him overcome obstacles and with some […]
Archive for December, 2008
%u201CAs much as it may distress us, our boys are future men.%u201D
Douglas Wilson touches all the bases in this book. In chapter one, he outlines his premise. He points out that boys are future men and that as men their calling is summed up in five terms: Lords, Husbandmen, Saviors, Sages, and Glory-Bearers. He gives […]
I have no idea why this book has been acclaimed by so many people– even by many Christians– as a great work of literature. The plot is weak and chock-full of bland, superfluous details. Buck’s part of the story is particularly uninteresting. There are just too many things going on all at once. His part […]
Nate Wilson packs a powerful punch in his small book. He shows in a very compelling way some of the flaws of evangelicalism, of which all of Christendom is a part. He points out the shallowness of the sentimentalism which causes a lot of warm, fuzzy feelings but never really drives anyone to action (James […]
Was God telling me the truth when he said, “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart?”
In his book, “The Case for Faith,” Strobel sets out to answer the eight main emotionally-charged objections to Christianity. To do this, he travels all around America, interviewing some of the most […]
On Nov. 22, 1963, three prominent leaders of the 20th century all died within hours of each other: C.S. Lewis (a Christian Theist), John F. Kennedy (a modern humanist), and Thomas Huxley (an Eastern Pantheist). This book records an imaginary discourse between these three great men. The dialogue is even humourous at times as the […]
Jenny’s Dream: A Family Saga in Bear Lake, Idaho
Published by December 17th, 2008 in Fiction. 0 Comments%u201CJenny%u2019s Dream%u201D tells a really beautiful story that incorporates the value of loyalty, love, family and forgiveness into it. I found myself greatly enjoying the romances between Jenny%u2019s parents and between Jenny and Will. Each relationship demonstrates friendship, respect and love. I also enjoyed how the author put real experiences, taken from her family and […]
C. J. Mahaney’s “Christ Our Mediator”
Published by December 5th, 2008 in General, Jesus, Christology and Christian Living. 1 CommentI must first admit that I picked up this book for several reasons that were less than honorable. It’s a shorter book, so I thought I might quickly add to my pitiful books read count for 2008. I’ve also seen Mahaney’s name in a number of places lately, and realizing I’d never checked him out, […]
