The Christmas story simply is not about incarnation. It is about kingdom.
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Happy narrative-historical Christmas
The Christmas story simply is not about incarnation. It is about kingdom.
Continue readingUnintended Christmas Vacation Hiatus
Sorry, I didn’t really mean to take an extended vacation from the site. But preparing for, and then driving to Florida for vacation ended up meaning no posts for well over a week. I didn’t read a lot over the break (to much time on the beach and with family) but I still have plenty of books to review (November as theology month ended with a whimper not a bang). Hopefully we can enter 2014 strong and build some momentum.
I hope all of you had a wonderful Christmas and wish you a joyous and safe New Year.
Unintended Christmas Vacation Hiatus
Sorry, I didn’t really mean to take an extended vacation from the site. But preparing for, and then driving to Florida for vacation ended up meaning no posts for well over a week. I didn’t read a lot over the break (to much time on the beach and with family) but I still have plenty of books to review (November as theology month ended with a whimper not a bang). Hopefully we can enter 2014 strong and build some momentum.
I hope all of you had a wonderful Christmas and wish you a joyous and safe New Year.
Seeker of Stars by Susan Fish
It has a simplicity to it but I felt like it captured the characters well and gave the reader some sense of what it might be like to live in that time and place. Also some interesting exploration of relationships and family life.
Continue readingSeeker of Stars by Susan Fish
It has a simplicity to it but I felt like it captured the characters well and gave the reader some sense of what it might be like to live in that time and place. Also some interesting exploration of relationships and family life.
Continue readingThoughts to Make Your Heart Sing by Sally Lloyd-Jones
It is a book that introduces children to the character and nature of God in an inspirational and devotional way using images, phrases and a poetic sense. And it really does capture the grace, love and mercy that flows through scripture; in the promises, stories, and faithfulness of God.
Continue readingPearl Harbor Christmas: A World at War by Stanley Weintraub
Weintraub intricately weaves the avalanche of devastating news of Allied setbacks throughout the world, especially in Asia due to Japanese attacks, with the actions of Roosevelt and Churchill. They not only shared intimate moments in attending Christmas services and eating Christmas dinner together, but also in conducting official business, including one that led to the declaration initiating the United Nations.
Continue readingQuick Take: Wise Guy: A Christmas Tale by Joseph Bottum
I am a fan of Kindle Singles. Short unique works at a great price: 99 cents. And having enjoyed Joseph Bottum’s previous Kindle Single I grabbed Wise Guy to see how he handled fiction. Plus, what better time to read a Christmas Tale then during a Christmas vacation? Blurb: The twelve crimes of Christmas: Bart… Continue reading