Monthly Archives: January 2010

The Hunger Games
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Posted on January 29, 2010 by

By turns, The Hunger Games reminded me of “The Most Dangerous Game,” Gladiator, Ender’s Game, and The Truman Show. “The Most Dangerous Game” involves a big game hunter preying on another man for the challenge — the game — of it. Gladiator recalls the bloodthirst of the Romans, who thought murder and mayhem were good … Continue reading →

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Brother, I’m Dying
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Posted on January 23, 2010 by

Brother, I’m Dying chronicles the lives of two Haitian men. Bookmarks Magazine summarizes the tale this way: Edwidge Danticat’s father and uncle chose very different paths: the former struggled to make a new life for himself in America, while the latter remained in the homeland he paradoxically loved. In following their lives and their impact … Continue reading →

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Alice in Wonderland
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Posted on January 12, 2010 by

I’ve sunken into a reading (and blogging) malaise this week. It’s partly that I’m really enjoying teaching the K-1 chemistry class at co-op, and when I have a free moment my thoughts seem to gravitate toward activities and ideas related to that. I’m not feeling that great this week either, running an ear infection that … Continue reading →

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On the Incarnation
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Posted on January 9, 2010 by

I show my ignorance of church history when I admit that I first heard of this book quite recently through Deb on the Run. I can’t fully regret the ignorance that kept it from me till now, though, because this was the perfect time for me to read it. Athanasius, writing in the 4th century, … Continue reading →

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Christian History Made Easy
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Posted on January 4, 2010 by

There’s an unintentional (I think) irony in this title, because there’s nothing “easy” about this whirlwind voyage through church history. “Simplified” might be a better word. Written for those interested in getting a snapshot of the big picture of church history, Christian History Made Easy: 13 Weeks to a Better Understanding of Church History includes … Continue reading →

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