The End of Protestantism: Pursuing Unity in a Fragmented Church by Peter J. Leithart My rating: 3 of 5 stars The three stars is an average. There were sections of the book that were much higher, and others that were confusedly lower. My main complaint is that the book doesn’t live up to its name. …
Crosspolitic
I had the privilege last week of joining three friends who have started up a hot new podcast, and the four of us had a wonderful time talking faith and politics. We also spent some time yucking it up. This recurring podcast, called Crosspolitic, is one you should really try to get into your rotation. …
A Little Idaho Domesticity
Review: The Chestry Oak
The Chestry Oak by Kate Seredy My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a kid lit book from the late forties that I saw reviewed recently in a magazine, and decided for some reason to read. It is quite good and really satisfying. If you have kids who roar around the house looking for …
Review: How to Publish an Indie Book: An Asymmetrical Guide
How to Publish an Indie Book: An Asymmetrical Guide by Asymmetrical Press My rating: 4 of 5 stars Very good, and lots of very practical advice. Not a manual, but kind of like a guide. View all my reviews
Review: Till He Come: A Collection of Communion Addresses
Till He Come: A Collection of Communion Addresses by Charles Haddon Spurgeon My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is collection of communion addresses by Spurgeon. There are some quite striking (and unexpected) observations here. Well worth it, especially for pastors who administer communion often. View all my reviews
Review: Dare to Be Great Writer: 329 Keys to Powerful Fiction
Dare to Be Great Writer: 329 Keys to Powerful Fiction by Leonard Bishop My rating: 3 of 5 stars Part of my ongoing project to read Wordsmithing books. This one had some helpful things, but the advice was uneven. View all my reviews
Review: Dictionary Of American Slang
Dictionary Of American Slang by Harold Wentworth My rating: 4 of 5 stars So, yeah, well, I do read dictionaries, including this one. I acknowledge freely that I did not read the appendices, but I did read the dictionary. The plot sometimes drags, and character development is thin, but how else are you going to …
Review: Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen My rating: 4 of 5 stars A bit too detailed for my taste, but there are some magnificent principles involved here. I learned a lot. View all my reviews
Review: Things Not Seen: A Fresh Look at Old Stories of Trusting God’s Promises
Things Not Seen: A Fresh Look at Old Stories of Trusting God’s Promises by Jon Bloom My rating: 4 of 5 stars Written on a very popular level, this book is nevertheless crammed with a number of insightful observations about the text of Scripture. View all my reviews