Review: Never Call Me a Hero

A weekend non-fiction reading review!  Something timely in light of V-J (Victory over Japan) day yesterday!

Jack “Dusty” Kleiss.  Never Call Me a Hero: A Legendary American Dive-Bomber Pilot Remembers the Battle of Midway. New York, NY: William Morrow, May 23rd 2017. 312 pp.

5 out of 5

Purchase: Amazon

What is it like to hear the account of a pilot who made history in World War Two?  This book gives us a taste.  The author N. Jack “Dusty” Kleiss was a naval pilot who fought in the battle of Midway.  Midway was the naval battle that changed the direction of the war and the tide was turned against Japan.    Kleiss didn’t just take part of the battle; he was one of those pilots who actually successfully bombed Japanese ships and carrier and directly contributed to the strategic defeat of Japan.  This is his story and the story of the men he served with.

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Review: Everything a Child Should Know about God

Kenneth N. Taylor. Everything a Child Should Know about God.  Leyland, UK: 10Publishing, May 2014.  196 pp.

5 out of 5

Purchase: Westminster | Amazon

Want to find a book that’s helpful for young kids under seven to understand more about God and Christ?  In this book Kenneth Taylor who is a recognized children’s writer and founder of Tyndale House Publishers explains in kids-friendly language the essential Bible truths for children to know and understand.  Overall I think I would commend him for doing a good job!  I enjoyed reading this book to my daughters at night before they went to sleep.

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Audio Review: Forensic History: Crimes, Frauds, and Scandals

Now for something fun and educational, a review…fitting too since as Christians we are concern about justice.

Elizabeth A. Murray. Forensic History: Crimes, Frauds, and Scandals. Chantilly, VA: The Teaching Company, January 1st 2014. 12 hours, 18 minutes, 7 seconds.

5 out of 5

Purchase: Amazon

Are you interested with forensics science as it really is?  In these lectures produced The Teaching Company forensic anthropologist and also Professor of Biology at Mount St. Joseph University Elizabeth A. Murray delivers 24 fascinating lectures on various aspects of forensics science both in terms of what forensics science do and also its history.  Every lecture is interesting in its own right!

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Review: Help! I’m Anxious by Philip De Courcy

Philip De Courcy. Help! I’m Anxious. Wapwallopen, PA: Shepherd Press, December 3rd 2018. 64 pp.

5 out of 5

Purchase: Amazon

Are you struggling with anxiety?  This booklet is a helpful biblical counseling booklet addressing the topic of being anxious.  It is a part of Shepherd Press’ “Lifeline Mini-books” series.  Having this as an evening devotional with my wife I found this particular title edifying and helpful and in the near future I want to explore other titles in this series.  Author and preacher Philip De Courcy did a good job with this one!  I also plan to use this as a recommended resource for my pastoral counseling ministry.

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Review: Communication and Conflict Resolution: A Biblical Perspective

Stuart Scott. Communication and Conflict Resolution: A Biblical Perspective. Bemidji, MN: Presbyterian and Reformed Publishing, July 10th 2005. 36 pp.

5 out of 5

Purchase: Amazon

Need to work on your communication and conflict resolution skill biblically?  This booklet by Stuart Scott a professor of biblical counseling might be what you are looking for.  Don’t let the size of this pamphlet deceive you; there’s a lot of helpful materials found in its pages and I personally took a few weeks of slowly digesting it and taking lots of notes when I read it.

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Preparing for Preaching Ruth 2

 

I’ve been preaching the book of Ruth.  It has been taking a lot more time in preparation.

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Review: ‘Just One More’: When Desires Don’t Take No for an Answer

Edward Welch. ‘Just One More’: When Desires Don’t Take No for an Answer. Phillipsburg, NJ: Presbyterian and Reformed Publishing, April 1st 2002. 32 pp.

5 out of 5

Purchase: Westminster | Amazon

How do you fight the sinful urge of wanting to sin just once more?  And can Christians actually say no to addictions?  In this little counseling booklet by Edward Welch he answers these questions and more, giving Christians hope and the means to deal with our sinful desire when it doesn’t want to take a no for an answer.  This is one more helpful biblical counseling booklet from the wonderful “Resources for Changing Lives” counseling booklet series.

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