Review and Quotes from “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee
This is the all-time favorite book of my daughter – Alexa. Further, this is on the summer reading list for my son, Samuel. I always …
Books
Review and Quotes from “the millennials” – by Thom and Jess Rainer
This book is subtitled, “Connecting to America’s Largest Generation”. As suggested, the millennial generation has surpassed the Baby Boomer numbers. As a church or business …
Review and Quotes from “If I had lunch with C.S. Lewis”
This book is subtitled Exploring the Ideas of C.S. Lewis on the Meaning of Life. I started reading this book with excitement. My excitement quickly calmed …
“Lamb” – recent learnings from history, fiction and an atheist
I love to read anything that captures the heart of young men and women, especially when the church speaks out against that same literature. For …
Review and Quotes from “Jesus, My Father, the CIA, and Me – a memoir… of sorts”
“I was all kite and no string.” One section of my bookshelf includes books that were given to me, which I have never read. I …
“Starship Troopers” – Robert Anson Heinlein (quotes and a few thoughts)
I read this classic science fiction novel as the suggestion of a friend. While the story itself was somewhat lacking, I truly enjoyed many of …
“The Message” (the Bible in contemporary language)
I truly love the Bible, but for reasons different than one might think. While it is the narrative foundation for my convictions and beliefs, I …
“The Book Thief” (a collection of quotes and thoughts presented by Death)
“One small thing… …you are going to die.” – Death This opening line sets a uniquely appropriate tone for 2 hours of thought provoking empathy …
Review and Quotes from “Can I Have Joy In My Life?” – R.C. Sproul
“The life of faith is not just about believing that God exists; it is about believing God or trusting God.” I have long appreciated the …
Review and Quotes from “The Alchemist” – Paulo Coelho
Paulo Coelho wrote The Alchemist in 1988. He believed it was the fulfillment of his purpose in life. Since that time, the book has been translated into …