Review: Liturgical Worship

I have long since loved learning more about Christian history, but in recent years I have desired to know more about our traditions, such as why we have them and keep them. I have personally written on the liturgy in the past. But, I wanted to find a concise yet thorough book on the subject …

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Review: Faust

Do you have any books on your shelves that have been there for some time? Maybe you don't even remember why you first bought them. They sit there, and one day you decide, "Now is the time to read this." That was me with Goethe's Faust. With most books, I remember why I got them, …

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Review: The Hammer of God

The Hammer of God is a book of history and allegory; of the walk of the baby Christian, the self-righteous, and the guilty, but ultimately leading to hope, peace, and faith.

Poetry: St. Columba – Song of Trust

Alone am I on the mountain,O royal Sun! prosper my pathAnd then I shall have nothing to fear.Were I guarded by six thousand,Though they might defend my skin,When the hour of death is fixed,Were I guarded by six thousand,In no fortress could I be safe.Even in a church the wicked are slain,Even in an isle …

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Favorite Insults in Macbeth

Everyone loves a good Shakespeare insult, but which ones come from Macbeth? There are several in Macbeth, not all of which I will include here, but below are some that are particularly hard-hitting and always manage to amuse. A few in particular stood out to me because they utilize birds in their insults, which add …

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