Category Archives: Christian

A Cast of Stones

Posted on February 10, 2013 by celticf1

A Cast of Stones Patrick W. Carr Bethany House A Cast of Stones by Patrick W. Carr, introduces us to Errol who, though still a teenager, is on his way to being the town drunk. A church messenger reluctantly hires … Continue reading →

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Ellen and the Hummingtree

Posted on December 25, 2012 by celticf1

Ellen and the Hummingtree Audrey Austin Wynterblue Publishing Ellen and the Hummingtree is the story of Ellen and a rock through which she speaks to God. The rock moves with her as she lives her life. Ellen doesn’t have an … Continue reading →

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Daystar

Posted on May 8, 2012 by celticf1

Daystar Kathy Tyers Marcher Lord Press Daystar by Kathy Tyers is a follow up novel to the Firebird books. Meris Cariole, the protagonist in this book is forced to hitch a ride with her friend on a Sentinel ship. Her … Continue reading →

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Failstate

Posted on April 4, 2012 by celticf1

Failstate John W. Otte Marcher Lord Press Failstate is the young adult novel by John W. Otte, though it would be doing the story an injustice to limit it to the young adult audience. This is one good story. Failstate … Continue reading →

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Oxygen

Posted on March 29, 2012 by celticf1

Oxygen – Writers Journey Edition John B. Olson and Randy Ingermanson Marcher Lord Press This edition of Oxygen is a combination of a great book on writing as well as a rollicking good story. It opens with Valkerie struggling for … Continue reading →

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The Voice New Testament

Posted on March 15, 2012 by celticf1

The Voice New Testament Thomas Nelson Inc. The Voice New Testament Thomas Nelson Inc. Reviewing versions of the Bible is a challenge and is subject to personal tastes and assumptions about the Bible. Having said that I found The Voice … Continue reading →

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EVERLASTING: The Kingdom Key

Posted on August 10, 2011 by celticf1

  EVERLASTING: The Kingdom Key Kate Austin, illustrated by Jason Paulhamus EVERLASTING: The Kingdom Key is an illustrated childrens’ book. The words are in verse and follow the history of God’s love for humanity culminating in the life, death and … Continue reading →

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It’s not about me

Posted on July 26, 2011 by celticf1

It’s not about me  Max Lucado  Thomas Nelson It’s not about me is a readable book that has a very simple premise. Max outlines in his customary lyrical style the problem with assuming that our lives are about making ourselves … Continue reading →

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The Book That Made Your World

Posted on June 22, 2011 by celticf1

The Book That Made Your World: How the Bible Created the Soul of Western Civilization Vishal Mangalwadi Thomas Nelson, Inc Vishal Mangalwadi’s book is an interesting look at how it is possible to see the Bible as the root of … Continue reading →

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Sabbath

Posted on May 11, 2011 by celticf1

Sabbath Dan Allender Thomas Nelson Sabbath by Dan Allender is part of the Ancient Practices Series. Each book in the series takes one of seven ancient religious practices that are common to the Abrahamic faiths. Dan’s book on the Sabbath … Continue reading →

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