Last Day
Tomorrow I begin my October sabbatical. Or as my friend Ian calls it, my October Jubilee. I’m really looking forward to the partial “digital fast” of no email or voicemail (though I will still write…
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Attila, by John Man
It was common to have customers who couldn’t pay their bills at the junkyard. People would buy parts on credit, be unable to pay the bill, and we’d end up having to chase them down….
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The Most Powerful Idea in the World, by William Rosen
The title of this book, The Most Powerful Idea in the World, is a bit of hyperbole. But it captures the right idea about how important the steam engine was to the industrial revolution. Yes,…
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My Son in Thailand
My son, Jedd, is heading to Thailand. I’ve asked him to be a guest blogger and share why he’s going and how you can help. I hope you consider supporting him in this effort because…
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The Power of a Whisper, by Bill Hybels
As my October break draws closer, I’ve been intrigued by the idea of hearing God’s voice. I didn’t have to look far to find a current book on the subject. Bill Hybels new book, The…
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Devotional
I’ve been reading through Celtic Daily Prayer this month, and the devotional for September 19 struck me. No commentary to add…just read and enjoy the words: O Son of Mary, how wonderful Your friendliness to…
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The Birth of Plenty, by William Bernstein
Some of the best books I read are recommended by Fareed Zakaria on his Sunday morning show. The latest example is The Birth of Plenty by William Bernstein. Part history lesson, part economic lesson, and…
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Fur, Fortune & Empire, by Eric Jay Dolin
Boring. Good history, important information, and an unbiased account of history (a rarity these days). But so dull I fell asleep reading it, and I never fall asleep when reading.