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Log Off of YouTube and Read Something: A Shot of Faith to the Head

Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, and the late Christopher Hitchens (and others) have inspired a new generation of atheists.  They are smart, they are sharp, and they are… grumpy.  At least according to author Mitch Stokes.  I agree with him. Intended … Continue reading

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Log Off of YouTube and Read Something: A Grief Observed

As a hospice chaplain I deal with grief and mourning on a regular basis.  From a family mourning the loss of an elderly grandparent to a mother grieving the loss of her infant child and everything in between, grief and … Continue reading

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Log Off of YouTube and Read Something: The Jesus Inquest

The linchpin of Christianity is the resurrection of Jesus Christ.  Opponents of Christianity have long worked to undermine the resurrection of Jesus, knowing that if the resurrection is proven false, then Christianity is false. Charles Foster’s The Jesus Inquest is a … Continue reading

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Log Off of YouTube and Read Something: Patton – The Pursuit of Destiny

To today’s generation, General George Patton is little more than a forty year old movie.  But to his family and the men he led, Patton was a fierce leader, cunning warrior, and brilliant military tactician.  ”Old Blood and Guts” made … Continue reading

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Log Off of YouTube and Read Something: Candide

I’ve recently picked up several of the Barnes & Noble classic paperbacks (which are wonderfully cheap) to throw into the ever-growing bin of stuff to read this summer.  I started with Thoreau’s Walden/Civil Disobedience, Sinclair’s The Jungle, and Voltaire’s Candide. … Continue reading

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Log Off of YouTube and Read Something: The-Know-It-All

My wife brought this book home for me from the local library.  She said it looked like something I would like.  Probably because the premise of the book is something I would try. The Know-It-All is from A. J. Jacobs, … Continue reading

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Log Off of YouTube and Read Something: Jesus Manifesto

I was fortunate enough to get an advanced copy of this book a little over a week ago before its June 1 release.  I’ve admired Frank Viola’s work for awhile now, following his blog and reading his previous works Pagan … Continue reading

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