Monthly Archives: December 2008

Does Presidential still mean role model?

Posted on December 31, 2008 by unregistered

This is one of the central themes in Michael Carver’s new book; Collision of Angels. It is about a unknown Christian man who is tapped by some wealthy investors to make a run at the White House. In quasi-Peretti like … Continue reading →

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Future Men

Posted on December 26, 2008 by rylan92

%u201CAs much as it may distress us, our boys are future men.%u201D Douglas Wilson touches all the bases in this book. In chapter one, he outlines his premise. He points out that boys are future men and that as men … Continue reading →

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Left Behind

Posted on December 26, 2008 by rylan92

I have no idea why this book has been acclaimed by so many people– even by many Christians– as a great work of literature. The plot is weak and chock-full of bland, superfluous details. Buck’s part of the story is … Continue reading →

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Right Behind

Posted on December 26, 2008 by rylan92

Nate Wilson packs a powerful punch in his small book. He shows in a very compelling way some of the flaws of evangelicalism, of which all of Christendom is a part. He points out the shallowness of the sentimentalism which … Continue reading →

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The Case for Faith

Posted on December 26, 2008 by rylan92

Was God telling me the truth when he said, “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart?” In his book, “The Case for Faith,” Strobel sets out to answer the eight main emotionally-charged … Continue reading →

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Between Heaven and Hell

Posted on December 26, 2008 by rylan92

On Nov. 22, 1963, three prominent leaders of the 20th century all died within hours of each other: C.S. Lewis (a Christian Theist), John F. Kennedy (a modern humanist), and Thomas Huxley (an Eastern Pantheist). This book records an imaginary … Continue reading →

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Jenny's Dream: A Family Saga in Bear Lake, Idaho

Posted on December 17, 2008 by Cory Miller

%u201CJenny%u2019s Dream%u201D tells a really beautiful story that incorporates the value of loyalty, love, family and forgiveness into it. I found myself greatly enjoying the romances between Jenny%u2019s parents and between Jenny and Will. Each relationship demonstrates friendship, respect and … Continue reading →

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C. J. Mahaney's "Christ Our Mediator"

Posted on December 5, 2008 by Chris MacKinnon

I must first admit that I picked up this book for several reasons that were less than honorable. It’s a shorter book, so I thought I might quickly add to my pitiful books read count for 2008. I’ve also seen … Continue reading →

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