Dr. Meyer has provided a thorough look into the discovery and meaning of DNA as it relates to the scientific theory of Intelligent Design. Stephen Meyer has a Ph.D in philosophy of science from arguably the most scientifically prolific site in academia, the University of Cambridge. He is the director of the Discovery Institute and... Continue Reading →
With as much notoriety this book usually gets to the present day, I was surprised to learn that it was published in 1997. That’s how long this book has been permeating through our culture as an end-all be-all authority on world history. But this is not a history book. It’s a science book. Maybe that’s... Continue Reading →
Dr. Michael Kruger is an academic expert in the biblical canon. This book goes into the details of the canon of Scripture such as the definition, the origins, the writing, authors, and date of biblical canon. Kruger frames the debate of the biblical canon in a contrast between the extrinsic model and the... Continue Reading →
With a title like How to Die, I had to check it out. Also, it’s part of a series of books from Princeton University Press called Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers. They’re short, compact, very readable “How To” translations of ancient philosophical works. I’ve read four so far and this is my second by Seneca,... Continue Reading →
This book is difficult to sum up in a review. It’s one of those great Christian books that belongs on the Mt. Rushmore with Mere Christianity and Desiring God. (That’d be interesting to think of what say four books belong on the Mt. Rushmore of great Christian books.) No matter how I comment... Continue Reading →
This quote is a bit long, but well worth the read. “Caligula once held in custody the son of a distinguished Roman knight, Pastor, and grew annoyed at the young man’s elegance and very well-groomed hair. When the boy’s father asked that, for his sake, the boy be kept safe, Caligula, acting as though that... Continue Reading →
“A good look at ourselves will make us more temperate if we ask ourselves: ‘Haven’t we ourselves also done something like that? Haven’t we gone astray in the same way? Does condemning these things really benefit us?’” (p.66-67) Being aware of our sins makes us more patient and gracious with others. I’m reminded of the... Continue Reading →
“Where self-indulgence has ruined both the body and mind, nothing seems bearable, not because the task is hard but because the one doing it is soft.” (p.53) The things that send us into a rage are often not as monumental as we think they are. It’s just that our threshold for what we... Continue Reading →
“A punishment that’s delayed can still be imposed, but once imposed, it can’t be withdrawn.” (p.49) As the parent of a three-year old and a one-year old, I have a hard time connecting with Seneca here. If my kids do something wrong and I wait to punish them later, they won’t be able... Continue Reading →
“Whenever they win and do something worthy of praise, let’s allow them to hold their heads high but not to become boastful, for exultation follows rejoicing, and after exaltation comes inflated ego and too great a sense of self-worth.” (p.39) There’s a fine line between confident and proud. I want my kids to... Continue Reading →
