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 Angels’ Portion Vol IV

See that glass of wine there? I had that on June 21st of last year. I share it because it was my first glass of wine since I think the spring of 2020. You might also notice it’s a commemorative glass, one that my husband and I received at our graduation from Concordia University, Ann …

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Review: The Angels’ Portion III

Once again, I found myself reading a book when I could not drink the book's subject. I find it somewhat amusing that this has happened again. I meant to start reading The Angels' Portion by Rev. Thoma a long time ago. I think it has been almost two years since it was sent to me. …

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Review: Kids in the Divine Service

Rev. Thoma has put together this wonderful little book to help parents and their kids understand why we do what we do in worship.

Review: The Cruciform Way, Vol. 1

Author: Rev. Christopher Thoma Publisher: Angels' Portion Books I've been wanting to read The Cruciform Way for quite some time now, but I still had other books by the author to finish, so I hadn't gotten around to getting a copy. But I was blessed to have the author send me one, and I have …

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