Category Archives: books
Books Read in 2005
Brian MacLaren, A Generous Orthodoxy Louis Auchincloss, The Rector of Justin G. K. Chesterton, The Innocence of Father Brown Donald Cowan, Unbinding Prometheus J. K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince J. K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Order … Continue reading
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Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt
Since I’ve gotten several requests via comments to write about this from lovely women, I think I shall give it my best shot. Anne Rice’s latest novel, Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt, is a story of Jesus’ childhood, specifically … Continue reading
Library Thing
We’ve finally broken down and started cataloging with LibraryThing, but only for the kiddos. The grandparents had noted several times that its difficult to buy books when you don’t know what they already have so I decided to bite the … Continue reading
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Recent Reads
Here’s my round-up of the last five books I’ve read. I wish I could take the time to talk about each book at more length, but it hasn’t happened yet and more books heap onto the reading pile so… here’s … Continue reading
ESV Bibles
A trade paperback edition of the ESV Bible was released in Feb 2005, and I missed the announcement. I’ve always thought that the trade paperback was a great idea. When Kristen and I finally host bible studies or home groups … Continue reading
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Great Book!
Parents, have you seen I Believe? It’s the text of the Nicene Creed, illustrated by Pauline Baynes, who also illustrated the Chronicles of Narnia and much of Tolkein’s work. It’s fabulous! We are perma-borrowing one from the library until we … Continue reading
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Recent Reads
I haven’t finished much lately, probably because I feel lousy. Here’s my opinion on what I have read: Old Men at Midnight by Chaim Potok (7) An interesting set of three longer short stories that intertwine with one another, somewhat. … Continue reading
UC says N-O to BJU Press
Foxnews is reporting that the Association of Christian Schools International is suing the UC system for “discriminating against high schools that teach creationism and other conservative Christian viewpoints.” “According to the lawsuit, the Calvary Chapel Christian School in Murrieta was … Continue reading
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Keeping the Sabbath Wholly by Marva Dawn
Before I was married and a mother, keeping the sabbath was easy. I read Keeping the Sabbath Wholly by Marva Dawn to remind myself why I need to press on towards making my Sundays the way they ought to be, … Continue reading
We Love Amy (who loves books!)
Our mail came late today, but when it finally arrived, we were delighted to find a package from Amy, who loves books enough to send us a dozen wonderful ones — some from our wishlists and some fun kid books, … Continue reading
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Real Sex: The Naked Truth About Chastity by Lauren Winner
I hadn’t even finished the preface to Real Sex before I breathed a sigh of relief and thanksgiving that someone had finally written this book. Real Sex: The Naked Truth About Chastity is a book that has been needed for … Continue reading
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