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I’ve suffered from mental distractions, “noisy brain” and “information hoarding” before, so Declutter Your Mind was a title that really jumped out at me. The authors share a bunch of useful tips about clearing the mind, and I think it’s worth a read—or at least a review. Continue reading
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Although I’ve always loved art, I never dabbled in watercolors until I hit 40. One way I learned to share my art was by giving it away as thank-you cards. In this post, I share some favorites hopefully inspire you to try the same! Continue reading
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Even if you weren’t around in the early 1970s, I think you’ll enjoy this real-life political memoir that involved intrigue, courtroom drama, and prison life all in bathed in the spiritual growth of one of the most disliked men in Washington. Born Again by Charles W. Colson (1976) Continue reading
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This excellent 1961 Newberry Winner is the fictionalized yet true story of “The Lost Woman of San Nicolas” who survived 18 years alone on an island off the coast of 19th Century California. Finally a survival tale starring a girl! Continue reading
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In this true story written in 2000, I recount the time when (at age 17) I almost drowned. This terrifying experience has caused me to be afraid of rivers ever since. Continue reading
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While I’m not going to make these 365 proverbs a daily diet, they were fun to read. I highlight 15 favorites from The Bhutanese Guide to Happiness by Gyonpo Tshering (2012), like this gem: “Parents are like walnuts, hard on the outside and soft on the inside.” Click to check out the rest! Continue reading
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What Makes You Not a Buddhist by Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse (2007) offers a provocative look at the 4 key pillars of Buddhism. I review if (obviously) from a Christian perspective, so this review is a bit longer than normal. Continue reading
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There’s very little known about the plight of persecuted Christians in North Korea, but Restricted Nations: North Korea by P. Todd Nettleton and Voice of the Martyrs (2008) provides a useful introduction. Continue reading
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Four of the Nine Stories by J.D. Salinger (1953) are worth reading. I explain which ones and why in this in-depth review. Continue reading
