Mary C. Findley's Blog, page 49

April 30, 2012

Truth Stumbles in the Streets

In January 1975, I was a passenger in a multi-vehicle accident on an ice covered bridge in heavy fog near Knoxville, TN. The uninjured grabbed everything we could to flag oncoming traffic to stop. Tragically, we could not get everyone’s … Continue reading →
 •  0 comments  •  flag
Share on Twitter
Published on April 30, 2012 19:07

April 29, 2012

Our Courts Oppose the Righteous

“Our courts oppose the righteous, and justice is nowhere to be found. Truth stumbles in the streets, and honesty has been outlawed.” (Isaiah 59:14) (New Living Translation 2007) In January 1975, I was a passenger in a multi-vehicle accident on … Continue reading →
 •  0 comments  •  flag
Share on Twitter
Published on April 29, 2012 18:06

April 27, 2012

The Republic of Plato: A Review

About a month ago I read that a classical education indoctrinates a student into Socialism. If The Republic of Plato is held up as the goal of classical education then that is certainly true. Plato’s completely man-centered “ideal society” could … Continue reading →
 •  0 comments  •  flag
Share on Twitter
Published on April 27, 2012 20:30

April 26, 2012

So, What Is a Book Review Anyway?

The last book review I did brought up some interesting questions about a book review. Book reviews are different from most other forms of writing in several ways. First, whether a book review is printed in a print magazine, newspaper … Continue reading →
 •  4 comments  •  flag
Share on Twitter
Published on April 26, 2012 05:46

April 24, 2012

Conceived in the Mind

Welcome once again to our Guest Blogger, Author Joana James. You’ll find that the longer the mind contemplates sin, the easier it is to get past your misgivings and do it. Lesson: Renew your mind quickly! I often wonder how … Continue reading →
 •  0 comments  •  flag
Share on Twitter
Published on April 24, 2012 20:59

Through the Windshield 1

More or less random thoughts as I drive across America. I am an Over The Road truck driver. My wife, Mary, rides with me. We traveled through the lower 48 in 6 months. We have also traveled through all the … Continue reading →
 •  0 comments  •  flag
Share on Twitter
Published on April 24, 2012 12:33

April 20, 2012

Guest Post by Evelyn Puerto: We Can’t Just Swim Through Life Like a Fish

We are privileged today to host Evelyn Puerto on our blog. She contacted us by email and offered us this article, and we are so glad she did. “I don’t ever want to go back to school. I can’t go … Continue reading →
 •  0 comments  •  flag
Share on Twitter
Published on April 20, 2012 20:59

April 18, 2012

War And Peace: A Book Review

If you search for a book, you might go to a library or a bookstore. You might be looking for a magazine or newspaper, or even searching online for an ebook. As you search, you will find that modern fiction … Continue reading →
 •  0 comments  •  flag
Share on Twitter
Published on April 18, 2012 05:12

April 14, 2012

Review of Sweet Love by Amy McGuire

  Anjaline was born in Quito, Ecuador. That’s what drew me to the book, because I worked with a sweet young woman who came from Ecuador. We became good friends. From a festival of fruit and flowers Anjaline is pulled … Continue reading →
 •  0 comments  •  flag
Share on Twitter
Published on April 14, 2012 09:44

April 13, 2012

Welcome Mary C Findley

Welcome Mary C Findley.
 •  0 comments  •  flag
Share on Twitter
Published on April 13, 2012 09:51