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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
Originally posted on 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… 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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Fast After 50 ~Joe Friel | Book Review
Fast After 50: How to Race Strong for the Rest of Your Life, by Joe Friel Originally published: January 10, 2015 Description: For runners, cyclists, triathletes, swimmers, and cross-country skiers, getting older doesn’t have to mean getting slower. Drawing from the most current research on aging and sports performance, Joe Friel–America’s leading endurance sports coach–shows… Continue reading
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The Slight Edge ~Jeff Olson | Book Review
The Slight Edge: Turning Simple Disciplines into Massive Success and Happiness, by Jeff Olson This edition published: November 4, 2013 Description: “The Slight Edge” is a way of thinking, a way of processing information that enables you to make the daily choices that will lead you to the success and happiness you desire. Learn why some people make… Continue reading
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The Supernatural Power of a Transformed Mind ~Bill Johnson | Book Review
The Supernatural Power of a Transformed Mind: Access to a Life of Miracles, by Bill Johnson Published: January 1, 2005 Description: You can live a supernatural life. In fact, moving in the spiritual realm should be as routine as prayer, worship and reading Scripture. It is part of what Jesus purchased for us on the Cross!… Continue reading
