Better Books and Bibles, a Bookstore in Calgary

UPDATE ON MARCH 1, 2014 - BETTER BOOKS AND BIBLES HAS MOVED TO 636 16 Ave NW. PLEASE SEE THE POST ABOUT THE NEW STORE, HERE. “Endeavouring to bring you treasures, both old and new” I am delighted that there is a new bookstore in Calgary, which is not only new books, but also used books, … Continue reading Better Books and Bibles, a Bookstore in Calgary →

Book review of At the Robot Zoo by Harris Tobias

I have to give this story an A for originality. It’s a completely different concept from anything I’ve read before, and pretty good writing for a guy who was raised by robots disguised as New Yorkers! I give it an A+ for the artwork. It is filled with illustrations by William Barden that are a … Continue reading Book review of At the Robot Zoo by Harris Tobias →

He is Risen…

...He is risen indeed! This is the traditional celebration, greeting and response for this sacred day. It is Easter, the most important holiday in the Christian calendar. By God's grace, his Son died in place of us, and offers the free gift of eternal life, through faith in Jesus. I watched the video "The Passion … Continue reading He is Risen… →

Book Review of Surprised by Laughter: the Comic World of C.S. Lewis by Terry Lindvall, PH.D.

Every thing about this book cover and title appealed to me: “Surprised”, “Laughter”—I love surprises and love to laugh; “Comic”—right up there with laughter; “C.S. Lewis”—one of my favorite authors ever; and the cover, showing the juvenile markings of kooky glasses, a spiralling moustache and a goatee on the photograph of C.S. Lewis. I imagined … Continue reading Book Review of Surprised by Laughter: the Comic World of C.S. Lewis by Terry Lindvall, PH.D. →

Elizabeth Gilbert on the source of our inspiration

Writers (and Musicians and Artists of all kinds), this is good. Thanks to my critique group leader who sent out this link to us, I have just spent a delightful 20 minutes with Elizabeth Gilbert as she speaks on TED about where our inspiration comes from, what to do with it when it surprises us, … Continue reading Elizabeth Gilbert on the source of our inspiration →

Book Review of Benjamin Franklinstein Lives!

The 18th Century Secret Society never dreamed that this would happen! This could be the perfect book. It is filled with fascinating, engaging characters, actual history, scientific concepts explained, amusing and intricately accurate illustrations, a mystery to solve, the ticking clock, an explosive climax and best of all, humor. It is officially written for children … Continue reading Book Review of Benjamin Franklinstein Lives! →

Happy Leap Day!

I find it absolutely fascinating and inspiring that our solar system is so constant that all it takes is one adjustment day every four years to keep things synchronized. There must be something Divine about that. Here is a sampling of writings on Leap Year worth checking out, and I leave the best for last. … Continue reading Happy Leap Day! →

First Day of Lent 2012

All of these pieces of wisdom stopped me in my tracks; all left me speechless; all of them changed the way I look at life, God and my fellow human beings. Reverend James Martin SJ in “For Lent: the Best Advice I’ve Ever Heard” I am doing something rather new to me, observing Lent along … Continue reading First Day of Lent 2012 →

Valentine’s Day Book Review of Arabella, by Georgette Heyer

Arabella was published in 1949 I read this book and wrote the review in February of 2004, “in honor of Valentine’s Day”. Strangely, I am having a similar experience to the last novel I read, Agnes Grey. I am about half way through Arabella, and I feel like the action has finally just begun. Arabella … Continue reading Valentine’s Day Book Review of Arabella, by Georgette Heyer →

Revolution in World Missions

I kept running into a book entitled Revolution in World Missions: One Man’s Journey to Change a Generation by K.P. Yohannan. This book seemed to follow me from one bookstore to the next and insist that I bring it home, and I’m glad I ultimately did. From the title I assumed it was one man’s … Continue reading Revolution in World Missions →