Speaking the Truth in Love
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3GqsHUN This is the first time in a long time that I’ve read a book that was truly outstanding. Chesterton really does exist in a class of his own as a writer and thinker. I don’t agree with Chesterton on everything, but no one can argue he was a deep thinker and had an…
Buy the Kindle Version here: https://amzn.to/4lNmcvp Davies’ tells the story of a side of WW2 that I had not heard of before – the journey of the the Polish II Corps or ‘Anders Army’. Many were first taken by the invading Russians and placed in the Gulag of Siberia. When the political tides turned they…
Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/3EGEBJv Jim Bridger was one of the original trailblazers of the west. He lived from 1804-1881 and his life intersected with many key elements, individuals, and groups in US history. The book started slow and I almost didn’t continue listening to it, but I’m glad I did. After detailing as much as could…
“How Wars Begin and End” – A.J.P. Taylor I don’t think this is a book I would recommend for the simple reason that I don’t trust the author. In numerous places as I read the book something seemed off. I couldn’t argue the facts, but sometimes a conclusion was stated that felt wrong. However, when…
The story of Ernest Shackleton is perfectly summed up by the title of this book taken from the ship on which he sailed, endurance. Ernest Shackleton’s leadership, skill, and determination not only saved himself but the 28 men who sailed with him from almost certain death. What he and his men went through to survive…
https://amzn.to/42nBEHh The 400 silent years cover the close of the Old Testament revelation from God and the beginning of the New Testament. They are called silent because during that time there was no word from God. He was silent. I can’t claim to remember a lot of the details in this book. Ironside traces the…
https://amzn.to/4gXaOKI I loved this book. It’s a collection drawn from essays, books, and letters by C.S. Lewis on the theme of reading and being a reader. Parts of it were challenging as it made me consider my own reading habits and consistency. It’s a very amusing book in parts. The intelligence and wisdom of Lewis…
https://amzn.to/4jeiM3H This short book gives a great introduction to what constitutes a classic, why we should read the classics, how to read them as a Christian, and more. Many people avoid certain types of literature thinking they are just for certain people. Ryken makes it clear that everyone should have some exposure to the classics.…
“The Ten Commandments of Dating” Outside of marriage, one of the most important and impactful areas of a person’s life is who they marry. Who they marry is ultimately decided by who they date. So, good principles about dating are vital. I would highly recommend this book to parents, pastors, youth leaders, young adults (I’m…
Growing up I had the privilege of going to a small Christian school that used the ACE curriculum. Every PACE highlighted a character trait. My pastor also highlighted the importance, from a Biblical perspective, of good character. With that background, I was excited to read Pat William’s book, Character Carved in Stone. The book expounds…