As a staunch supporter of adoption, I was excited for the opportunity to review Katie Cruice Smith’s, Why Did You Choose Me? The book itself, however, left me with an unsatisfied feeling. I wanted more. Although not an adoptive parent or adoptee myself, I have witnessed first hand the depth and beauty of adoption and Read More
With the release of the movie, “A Wrinkle in Time” stirring up controversy in the Christian community, it seems Sarah Arthur’s, A Light So Lovely: The Spiritual Legacy of Madeleine L’Engle might provide valuable insight. It doesn’t. In her book, Arthur points to L’Engle as a highly intellectual and unique person. The failure lies in Read More
Parenting is a difficult job, no child arrives with an instruction book, and whether you are a parent of one or many, the innate nature of each child makes the task virtually incomparable. Hettie Brittz’ Growing Kids with Character acknowledges that difference and offers guidance for parents who may be seeking answers. Using the Tall Read More
Cheesy is a most apt description of Donn Taylor’s latest offering, Murder in Disguise. From protagonist Professor Preston Barclay’s tedious wearing of suits to his repetitiously boring twice daily meals of ham sandwiches and coffee to the awkward relationship he shares with fellow professor Mara Thorn, the book is a rather disappointing three hundred and one Read More
While Kate Lloyd’s A Letter from Lancaster County isn’t absolutely appalling, it is rather dull. Had the paperback version been available this reader would’ve sorely tempted to skip multiple pages. The story is told from the perspective of two very different sisters, Angela and Rose. The constant change in voice from one sister to the Read More
While it is obvious there is much Divine Intervention within the pages of Brother Andrew’s God Smuggler. I found the book rather boring. Given the tales of going behind the Iron Curtain and into communist countries on a mission for Christ, I wanted the tale to be gripping, but it just wasn’t. The book is Read More
My initial excitement over reading Brian Barcelona’s “The Jesus Club” dimmed quickly as I began to explore the contents. Selling out completely for the gospel, giving up the pursuit of a career or education is admirable & requires a great deal of faith. Still, I struggled to believe the contents of this journey in its Read More
