I have over one hundred and fifty books on my “to read list.” Most of them are big books; important books. Most of these books are theological in nature. They address the big questions in life. They stimulate my thinking. They warm my heart. These books lead me closer to the Savior. So why wouldContinue reading “HOW STARBUCKS SAVED MY LIFE – Michael Gates Gill (2007)”
Category Archives: Biography
ROW FOR FREEDOM – Julia Immonen (2014)
You will never find me bungy-jumping, surfing, skydiving, or dangling from the face of the Half Dome in California. However, I do enjoy reading about the adventures of other people who put their necks on the line for a thrill. Row For Freedom by Julia Immonen is a classic example of adventure, courage, and sacrifice. ButContinue reading “ROW FOR FREEDOM – Julia Immonen (2014)”
DIARY OF A MADMAN – JOSEPH STALIN
“His face lost its color. His breathing became distorted. He choked to death as we watched. The death agony was painful. At the last-minute he opened his eyes again, a terrible look, mad, or angry, and full of the fear of death. His left hand rose, and seemed to be pointing upwards, or threatening usContinue reading “DIARY OF A MADMAN – JOSEPH STALIN”
HERE I STAND: A LIFE OF MARTIN LUTHER – Roland Bainton (1950)
My copy of Here I Stand: A Life of Martin Luther is falling apart. I first read this classic back in 1998. At that time, Luther’s life and legacy were still very new to me. Now over fifteen years later, the story is no less exciting. In fact, it just keeps getting better. Bainton’s work is clearlyContinue reading “HERE I STAND: A LIFE OF MARTIN LUTHER – Roland Bainton (1950)”
THE MAN WITHOUT A FACE: The Unlikely Rise of Vladamir Putin (2012)
Masha Gessen has a story to tell. This Russian journalist draws the lines clearly and writes in terms that are understandable and inspiring. Gessen tells the story of the ascension of President Putin in The Man Without a Face: The Unlikely Rise of Vladamir Putin. Gessen writes, “And with this, the transformation of Russia back intoContinue reading “THE MAN WITHOUT A FACE: The Unlikely Rise of Vladamir Putin (2012)”
DUEL WITH THE DEVIL – Paul Collins (2013)
Jonathan Edwards is the greatest theologian to plant his feet on American soil. It should come as no surprise, then, when one learns about the able individuals that sprouted forth from Edwards family tree – physicians, lawyers, university presidents, and even a vice-president. Aaron Burr was Thomas Jefferson’s vice-president, of course. Burr was alsoContinue reading “DUEL WITH THE DEVIL – Paul Collins (2013)”
WHEN CHARACTER WAS KING – Peggy Noonan (2001)
A number of years ago, I began devouring books about my favorite president. When Character Was King by Peggy Noonan emerges as one of the most thoughtful and inspiring books about the former president. Noonan paints a compelling portrait of President Reagan; a portrait that is an exceedingly human portrayal of a man who fearedContinue reading “WHEN CHARACTER WAS KING – Peggy Noonan (2001)”
THE REBELLION OF RONALD REAGAN – James Mann (2009)
The day was June 12, 1987. President Ronald Reagan stood in front of the Brandenburg Gate in West Berlin and uttered these crucial and historic words: “General Secretary Gorbachev, if you seek peace, if you seek prosperity for the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, if you seek liberalization: Come here to this gate! Mr. Gorbachev,Continue reading “THE REBELLION OF RONALD REAGAN – James Mann (2009)”
THE FAITH OF RONALD REAGAN – Mary Beth Brown (2011)
February 6, 2011 marks the 100th anniversary of President Ronald Reagan’s birth. Mary Beth Brown honors the life and legacy of the fortieth president in her book, The Faith of Ronald Reagan. The Faith of Ronald Reagan uncovers what most books on the former President miss – a deep trust and reliance on the sovereignContinue reading “THE FAITH OF RONALD REAGAN – Mary Beth Brown (2011)”
11 PRINCIPLES OF A REAGAN CONSERVATIVE – Paul Kengor (2014)
Ronald Reagan was a principled man. Unlike most modern-day politicians, President Reagan governed from a set of unchangeable principles that guided his life, not to mention, his nation. Paul Kengor presents these unshakable principles that undergirded President Ronald Reagan. These principles of conservatism include: 1. Freedom 2. Faith 3. Family 4. Sanctity and Dignity ofContinue reading “11 PRINCIPLES OF A REAGAN CONSERVATIVE – Paul Kengor (2014)”
Veritas et Lux 