Mary C. Findley's Blog, page 51
March 15, 2012
The Law by Claude Frédéric Bastiat
(originally published in French in 1850) Over 99% of everything ever written is not worth reading. Of those higher quality works which contribute to spiritual growth, more than 99% of those are only worth reading once. A tiny number are … Continue reading →
March 14, 2012
What Makes Art Christian?
The Jewish culture of Jesus in the early first century was built on the Law of Moses first, the rest of the Old Testament second and finally Jewish history during the Persian, Greek and Roman periods. Rabbis emphasized memorizing the … Continue reading →
March 13, 2012
Irreparably Damaged?
The most important election so far was Virginia. Mitt Romney ran with only Ron Paul opposing him on the ballot. Yet Ron Paul, overall in a distant 4th place, polled 40%. The normal, reasonable, rational reaction is what the exit … Continue reading →
March 12, 2012
A Terrifying Alternative to Science
Malcolm Drake has so much to bear as a sixteen year old high school student. His mother left for another man, taking all their savings. His father has worked long hours playing financial catch-up and been too weary to see … Continue reading →
March 7, 2012
Worlds to Save With Five Minute Armies
At first I was kind of put off by the idea of a college student pulled into an alternate world and larger than life adventure. What new thing could Steve Biddison bring to a genre that I think started with … Continue reading →
March 6, 2012
This "Blog in a Book" Waters Christian Seedlings!
Review of Growth Lessons by Naty Matos Naty Matos says she has been through some tough times, but she doesn't dwell on them in this work. She keeps a sweet, cheerful attitude, a lot like the gardener, … Continue reading →
March 5, 2012
Unlike Stephen Crane's Red Badge of Courage, They Met At Shiloh Gives Us Hope
Review of They Met at Shiloh by Phillip M. Bryant I think I was required to read The Red Badge of Courage in High School. Normally a compliant student, I failed to complete that assignment. I don't really like war … Continue reading →
March 4, 2012
Why do Mitt Romney Supporters Have to Compromise to Support Their Candidate?
American politics is all about picking the best candidate among the available choices. I hated Gerald Ford; thought he was awful. But, in 1976, the first year I could vote in a national election, I voted for Gerald Ford against … Continue reading →
March 3, 2012
Anxiety Part 2: Distress Guest Post by Karen Baney
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV) Last week we looked at casting our earnest and tense desires (a form of anxiety) on Jesus. Today, let's look at it from another angle. … Continue reading →
March 2, 2012
The Books and Novels to Read.com Compendium of Short Stories
Presenting a collection of short stories featuring two by Mary C. Findley. Look for "Most Fortunate of Men" and "My Lord's Table," in this eclectic collection. Companion stories, these two tales begin with a young woman waiting ten years for … Continue reading →
