William F. Buckley

Posted on 15. Aug, 2010 by Wesley.

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Jeremy Lott’s biography of William F. Buckley is the latest in the Christian Perspectives Series from Thomas Nelson. It outlines the life and influence of Buckley and how he developed the conviction God, family and country deserve absolute fidelity and loyalty. Raised a Catholic, he saw God as the foundation to all his political stances, [...]

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Jungle Warfare

Posted on 31. Jul, 2010 by Wesley.

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In Jungle Warfare, Christopher Cunningham takes passages from his grandfather’s World War II field manual and incorporates them into a 22-day Bible study. It is targeted to men working in sales who want to maintain Christian values, especially during the recession. Each of the 22 chapters provides a quote from his grandfather’s field manual, a [...]

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Change Your Church for Good

Posted on 15. Jul, 2010 by Wesley.

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In this book, Brad Powell outlines what he sees as the primary obstacles facing many churches, and how he was able to overcome these issues as a church leader. He firmly believes the church should adapt to culture in an effort to appeal to those who are outside Christianity. Although this is considered vital, he [...]

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Jordan

Posted on 04. May, 2010 by Wesley.

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This summer I am participating in a study abroad program consisting of an archeological dig in Jordan (East of Israel). The first three weeks of the project will consist of excavtions at Tell Heshbon, likely the “Heshbon” referenced in the Jewish Scriptures (see reference at the bottom of this post). The excavations are divided into [...]

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Home Wireless Network Names

Posted on 04. May, 2010 by Wesley.

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Not For You
Right Click Here Mom
Free Pool Wifi (If you live by a pool and have a secure network)
trojan_backdoor32.exe
Abraham Linksys
Fresh Prince of Bel-Kin

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Popes and Bankers

Posted on 03. May, 2010 by Wesley.

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Jack Cashill’s most recent book is an attempt to explore the history of credit and debt and how these factors have lead to our current economic crisis.  Looking towards Aristotle, Shakespeare, the Medici, Bernie Madoff, and others, Cashill uncovers an interesting narrative illuminating the history of credit and debt. He begins his journey in biblical [...]

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Recommended Programs

Posted on 01. Apr, 2010 by Wesley.

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I use this list of basic programs as a checklist when I clear a computer for someone. Typically, this list covers all the programs most people use, so maybe it will help someone looking for a guide. If you click the program name, you will be forwarded to its download page.
Internet – Firefox or Chrome
Video [...]

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Free Book

Posted on 07. Mar, 2010 by Wesley.

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Brian Tome’s latest book is entitled Free Book. In it, he discusses how our fears hold us back from the life God has offered to each of us. Although Christians are given a unique opportunity to experience true freedom, many do not fully realize this gift. He believes Christians wrongly associate getting close to god [...]

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Tithing: Test Me in This

Posted on 14. Feb, 2010 by Wesley.

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Journalist Douglas LeBlanc approaches the topic of tithing by interviewing 11 people from various backgrounds, but united in one fundamental belief: tithing is not an unpleasant and legalistic church mandate, but rather allows people to grasp a deeper understanding of how we can fulfill God’s will. Exploring the topic from a diverse range of religious [...]

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Where is God?

Posted on 23. Jan, 2010 by Wesley.

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In Where is God?, psychologist John Townsend confronts some fundamental concerns of the Christian community in regard to theodicy. Theodicy is the branch of philosophy which tries to reconcile the concept of an all loving and powerful God with a suffering world. He believes most people who come across this issue further ask how God is active in their life [...]

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