From time to time, I have had my differences with The Gospel Coalition. Most of the differences have been adjectival, but they have been real nonetheless. But with that said, I do want to take an occasion that has recently presented itself to make a point that underscores how much we are on the same …
Review: Favorite Poems
Favorite Poems by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow My rating: 4 of 5 stars Enjoyed very much. Particularly like running across well-worn phrases that I presume originated with Longfellow — ships passing in the night, patter of little feet, into each life some rain must fall. I particularly enjoyed Miles Standish, which I somehow don’t think I …
Review: The Paradoxes of Mr. Pond
The Paradoxes of Mr. Pond by G.K. Chesterton My rating: 3 of 5 stars I love Chesterton’s non-fiction, top drawer stuff. But I must confess that I sometimes find his fiction tedious and contrived, with fun spots here and there. Oh, well. View all my reviews
Book of the Month/February 2016
Tim Bayly recommended this book to me a few years ago, and so I promptly bought it. It takes very little to get me to buy a book. But since that time I have been nibbling on the book and just now finished it. The book is a delightful read, full of the kind of …
So That’s How It Happened . . .
Anatomy of Plagiarism
Introduction One of the things God expects us to do with His gifts is to turn a profit. We live as stewards of His bounty, and everything we have has been left to us in trust. When the master returns, he asks for a report from his servants. One made five talents off of five, …
We Are Most Seriously Displeased
We are not going to appear at the Fox News debate, for we are most seriously displeased. Once the royal majesty of the deal-maker is insulted, how can Ailes still expects the deals to happen? Makes no sense. We have been in a long campaign. Thus far I have said what I think and I …
Outlaws of Time
Very nice to see Entertainment Weekly featuring Nate’s next book, Outlaws of Time. They have an impressive book trailer posted there, along with an excerpt from the book. Coming in April. Check it out, that’s what I say.
Presidential Pardon in a World Gone Mad
So let us begin with the “world gone mad” part. David Daleiden, the man behind the Planned Parenthood sting videos, has been indicted by a grand jury in Texas. He made the mistake of gathering secret footage of Planned Parenthood doing appalling things with the bodies of little boys and girls. If he had only …