Thoughtful Reflections on Faith and Life
When many people hear the name Eugene Peterson, they respond with: “Isn’t he the guy who translated the Message?”. Then, based on if they liked or disliked the Message, they will make a judgment about Peterson. Yes, translating the Message was an important part of Eugene Peterson’s legacy, but it is only one part. There … Read More “A Burning in My Bones – Review” »
It is impossible to overestimate the influence of J.R.R. Tolkien. He did much more than just write an interesting story about elves and dwarves. He has had a tremendous influence on the past few generations on a number of levels. Humphrey Carpenter has written J.R.R. Tolkien: A Biography. He starts with Tolkien’s youngest years in … Read More “J.R.R. Tolkien: A Biography – Review” »
By far the greatest influence on me, both as a Christian and as an apologist is C.S. Lewis. I was fortunate to discover him very early on in my Christian walk and he has helped to shape my thinking in many ways. I have been doing research recently on Lewis, reading both his works and … Read More “C.S. Lewis: A Life” »
I picked up Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand mainly because I have an interest in World War II. I enjoyed the book for much more than that. Unbroken is the story of Louie Zamperini, an olympic athlete who eventually became a POW in Japan. It starts with Louie’s struggles as a child and the intervention of … Read More “Unbroken” »
