Poetry: Shakespeare – Sonnet 138

When my love swears that she is made of truth,I do believe her, though I know she lies,That she might think me some untutored youth,Unlearnèd in the world’s false subtleties.Thus vainly thinking that she thinks me young,Although she knows my days are past the best,Simply I credit her false-speaking tongue:On both sides thus is simple …

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Review: Talking Back to Purity Culture

Review: Talking Back to Purity Culture A book of healing, honesty, and hope.

Review: Ministry, Word, and Sacraments, an Enchiridion

Image from Concordia Publishing House. Author: Martin Chemnitz Publisher: Concordia Publishing House I recently became aware of this fascinating book. And since I first started it, I decided that it must become better known. Martin Chemnitz's brief Enchiridion, or handbook on theology, is something of a continuation of the Catechisms, and I think it should be read …

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Review and Commentary: Already Gone

I struggled for a couple of weeks to write this review, and thus it is rather long. I do hope, however, that you find both my words and this book helpful.

Review: Life’s Big Questions, God’s Big Answers

Review: Life's Big Questions, God's Big Answers This is a brief but engaging read that I'm excited to share!