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Category Archives: Non-Fiction
Heaven By Randy Alcorn
Got questions about heaven? This is the book for you. Many use this more as a reference but I just plowed through. It is somewhat of a tome and not a quick read but very interesting stuff nonetheless – all … Continue reading
The Lost Virtue of Happiness – Discovering the Disciplines of the Good Life By J.P.Moreland and Klaus Issler
This is not a sappy, feel good little ditty. The Lost Virtue of Happiness – Discovering the Disciplines of the Good Life is a well written and solid book which, I believe, wouldn’t hurt anyone. They start with the confusion … Continue reading
Counterfeit Gods – The empty promises of money, sex, and power, and the only hope that matters By Timothy Keller
Where do we place our faith? What do we spend our time and money on? That is what we value – good and bad. We pursue things for happiness right? But how many of us are happy? Counterfeit Gods is … Continue reading
The Last Lecture By Randy Pausch
This book is an emotional tribute to his wife and children – not schleppy but quite sad given the reason. The author is honest and writes of some great teaching moments even though his black and white attitude to everything, … Continue reading
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The Prodigal God – Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith By Timothy Keller
When I first read the parable of the prodigal son I always felt more drawn to the older brother. Conventional wisdom told me that I was wrong and that the story is about the younger brother. Well Mr. Keller has … Continue reading