Posted in Books on May 12th, 2011
History can be boring. Personal stories can be dry. And yet, in “The Sword of the Lord,” Andrew Himes successfully blends both history and personal anecdotes into a craftily woven tale of his own journey and his family’s legacy in American history and in the fundamentalist movement. The past, both historic distant and his [...]
Posted in Books, Good Stuff on Sep 17th, 2009
Back when we were dating, my wife introduced me to a singer-songwriter by the name of Andrew Peterson. I was instantly a fan of this gifted musician who was able to tell a story in song with melody and lyrics that actually made the story line better than if it were just told by a talented storyteller. [...]
Posted in Books on Aug 1st, 2009
I don’t review every book I read. I am not a book critic. I just enjoy reading. But every once in a while, I find it necessary to comment on a book I finish. Sometimes it is because I thoroughly enjoyed it. And sometimes it is because it stretched me and made me think. Peter [...]
Posted in Books, Good Stuff on May 28th, 2009
This week, while on vacation, I finished Walter Wangerin’s book “Ragman and Other Cries of Faith,” which is a collection of stories and parables from his life. It is one of those books which I was saddened to read the final sentence and close the cover because I so enjoyed the experience of being pulled [...]
Posted in Books on Feb 1st, 2009
Well, I just finished “Jesus Wants to Save Christians” by Rob Bell and Don Golden. And due to various distractions, I am going to have to read it again. Initial thoughts…I loved this book. I know Rob has his critics. But anyone who reads this book will immediately realize that Rob Bell loves God and His [...]
Last night, I finished reading “The Shack.” Due to working on the house and other distractions, it took me a bit longer than I liked, but I did complete it. I’d like to say a few things about this book. First of all, Mr. Young is a very gifted storyteller and writer. His vivid imagination [...]
Posted in Books on Oct 22nd, 2008
Well, yesterday in the mail, I received an eagerly anticipated book. “Jesus Wants to Save Christians“, by Rob Bell and Don Golden. Rob Bell is one of the most thought-provoking teachers out there today. And Don Golden, the co-author, has been very instrumental in the direction Mars Hill is heading. He was their senior pastor for a [...]
…who wouldn’t want a little extra? Well, you get all you need in this delightful autobiography written by the incomparable Johnny Cash. Mr. Cash was a wonderful story teller. This book is full of great anecdotes from his life ranging from his music and touring to his drug addiction to his faith to his family and close friends to his [...]
Posted in Books on Oct 11th, 2008
One thing I try not to do is have too many books going at the same time. Inadvertently, one will always take precedence over the others. And the ones not being read will merely languish into the sad realm of un-readness. Well, even though I am almost finished Cash, the delightful and thoroughly enjoyable autobiography by [...]
Posted in Books on Sep 6th, 2008
Well, I just finished “Surprised By Hope” by N.T. Wright. I’m not going to offer an extensive review, since there are several online by others more competent than I. But the main premise (as I see it) in this delightfully accessible book is that heaven is not our ultimate home and hope. It is merely [...]