Though hosts against us stand arrayed, Christ bids us still, Be not afraid; Though all its powers the truth assail, The gates of hell shall not prevail.
Tag: Books
Review: Ashes to Ashes
If you like a grittier read, a plot for a gunslinger coming to "take names," one that'll have you on the edge of your seat and compel you from start to finish, this novel is for you. As Rev. Thoma has described, this is a psychological thriller, but I would call it a philosophical one as well. Not in a way that is in your face, but in one that will leave you pondering over even once you've finished reading. And I hope you will read and enjoy this latest book, Ashes to Ashes.
Review: The Baptism of Your Child
During the week before my daughter's baptism, I read through this wonderful little book our church gives to all parents whose children will be baptized here: The Baptism of Your Child by Thomas and Carla Fast. I was first given this book before the baptism of my third child. Admittedly, I never got around to …
Review: A Child’s Garden of Verses
Happy Poetry Month! In an effort to have more poetry in my life and my children's lives, I decided to get a book of poetry just for them (ok, and for me too). I first borrowed a copy from the library. But after reading it with my kids (my three-year-old son especially seemed to love …
Review: A Tale of Two Cities
In my trek to revisit classic literature (and read the books I was supposed to have read and...didn't), I've finally made my way back to Dickens, specifically to one of his greats: A Tale of Two Cities. I remember trying to read this book in high school. I didn't make it past the first page. …
