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This pastoral look at the book of Job touches on many themes: depression, God’s sovereignty, purpose in life, hope. A Christian review. Continue reading
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Declutter Your Mind by Scott & Davenport
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A Christian review – I’ve suffered from mental distractions, “noisy brain” and “information hoarding” before, so “Declutter Your Mind” 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
Born Again by Charles W. Colson (1976)
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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
Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell (1960)
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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
The Bhutanese Guide to Happiness by Gyonpo Tshering (2012)
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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
What Makes You Not a Buddhist (2007)
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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
North Korea by P. Todd Nettleton (2008)
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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
Nine Stories by J.D. Salinger (1953)
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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
Children of the Fox by Kevin Sands (2021)
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My kids and I truly enjoyed Children of the Fox by Kevin Sands (2021), the first book in a trilogy we’ll continue. Despite its magical elements, it’s a story that emphasizes intelligence and skill over magic and strength. Continue reading
My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell (1956)
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My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell (1956) delightfully mixes both naturalism and people-watching for a humorous look—from a child’s perspective—at an island in 1930s Greece. Continue reading