Mind
“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may be prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.” ~Romans 12:2. Our mind can often limit our spirit and body. So a man thinks, so a man is.
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The Snow Leopard ~Peter Matthiessen | Book Review
The Snow Leopard, by Peter Matthiessen Originally published: 1978 Genres: Travel literature, Natural history Awards: National Book Award for Contemporary Thought, National Book Award for General Nonfiction (Paperback) Description: In the autumn of 1973, the writer Peter Matthiessen set out in the company of zoologist George Schaller on a hike that would take them 250… Continue reading
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1980 Music | Then and Now
Music Review Series: Looking Back On The 80’s Music | 1980 Then and Now It was nineteen eighty. Pat Benatar was telling us to hit her with our best shot, DEVO wanted us to “Whip It” and The Cure was lost in “A Forrest”, while Squeeze were “Pulling Mussels”. I was in Jr. High and didn’t own… Continue reading
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Permanent Waves ~Rush | Then and Now
Music Review Series: Looking Back On The 80’s Music | 1980 Then and Now Permanent Waves ~Rush Released: January 4, 1980 Genres: Progressive rock, hard rock Producer: Rush, Terry Brown Purchase On: iTunes / Amazon Permanent Waves was my introduction to Rush. Actually, it was a couple of the singles released that were my introduction to Rush. If… Continue reading
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Saint Thomas Aquinas ~G.K. Chesterton | Book Review
Saint Thomas Aquinas, by G.K. Chesterton Originally published: 1933 Description: Chesterton’s customary wit and engaging storytelling provide a brief but vivid profile. He focuses on the saint’s life, rather than on theology, to illustrate Thomas’s relevance to modern readers. Purchase: Amazon Books Popular quotes from Saint Thomas Aquinas: “To one who has faith, no explanation… Continue reading
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A Higher Call ~Adam Makos | Book Review
A Higher Call: An Incredidible True Story of Combat and Chivalry in the War – Torn Skies of World War II, by Adam Makos Originally published: December 19, 2012 Authors: Larry Alexander, Adam Makos Nominations: Goodreads Choice Awards Best History & Biography Description: Five days before Christmas 1943, a badly damaged American bomber struggled to… Continue reading
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Zenyatta Mondatta ~The Police | Then and Now
Music Review Series: Looking Back On The 80’s Music | 1980 Then and Now Zenyatta Mondatta ~The Police Released: October 3, 1980 Genres: Pop rock, Reggae rock, Post-punk Line Up: Sting – bass guitar, lead and backing vocals, synthesizers | Andy Summers – guitar, backing vocals, guitar-synths, bass guitar, piano | Stewart Copeland – drums, backing… Continue reading
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C.S. Lewis on Christianity and politics
John Fischer The Catch In a recent article in The New York Times about the political views of C.S. Lewis, Peter Wehner writes, For those of us who believe in the truth of Christianity and still believe in the good of politics, the last several decades — and the last 15 months in particular —… Continue reading
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The Jungle Book ~Rudyard Kipling | Book Review
The Jungle Book, by Rudyard Kipling Originally published: 1894 Description: The Jungle Book is a collection of stories by English author Rudyard Kipling. The stories are fables, using animals in an anthropomorphic manner to give moral lessons. Purchase: Amazon Books My only exposure to Kipling’s classic was the Disney version and a cartoon rendering of… Continue reading
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