Every once in a while I read a book that blows (pun intended) me out of the water. This was definitely one of those books. You know that game-type question, “If you could have dinner with anyone alive who would it be?” My answer is now David Benjamin Blower. He has moved to the top … Continue reading Sympathy for Jonah: Reflections on Humiliation, Terror and the Politics of Enemy- Love by David Benjamin Blower
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Hagen’s Curse by James Emmi
In many ways, this is a story about predestination, family expectation, and the ability to break the chains that bind us. The story takes place in the Medieval town of Hagen, a quiet and very orderly town with great historical pride. In the center of the town is a statue of Margarete Heckler with a … Continue reading Hagen’s Curse by James Emmi
God And The Pandemic: A Christian Reflection on the Coronavirus and its Aftermath by N. T. Wright
N. T. Wright was asked to write a piece for Time magazine in the early days of the COVID-19 virus. Following that piece, Wright was overwhelmed with emails, letters, and phone calls asking for more information - out of that came this book. Wright is one of the most respected experts on the New Testament … Continue reading God And The Pandemic: A Christian Reflection on the Coronavirus and its Aftermath by N. T. Wright
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