Kbook Reviews

 Age: 17+ Description: What do Christians believe about human sexuality? In Mere Sexuality , author and pastor Todd Wilson presents the historic Christian consensus about human sexuality, the Great Tradition of the church for centuries as taught in each of its major expressions - Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant. Wilson highlights the stunning shift of opinion on issues of sexuality in the evangelical church and why this break with the historic church is problematic for the future of Christianity. Along the way he provides ordinary believers with an introduction to the historic Christian vision of sexuality, yet does so in conversation with some of the twenty-first century's leading challenges to this vision. In a culture that is deeply confused about human sexuality, Wilson believes it is time for evangelicals to retrieve the historic Christian tradition and biblical teaching on the question of sexuality. Mere Sexuality seeks to guide readers back to the beauty and...

This is the 9th book in the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories series by: Carolyn Keene Age: 8-12 (I would recommend 14+ due to violence) Description:  Another exciting mystery begins for the  young detective when her friends Bess and George ask her to investigate a rumor that their wealthy great-granduncle, Asa Sidney, is virtually a prisoner in his own mansion. But solving the mystery and befriending Carol Wipple, the sixteen-year-old foster daughter of the caretakers of the old mansion, nearly costs Nancy the friendship of Bess and George. It takes all of Nancy's sleuthing ability as well as diplomacy to save it.Nancy braves one danger after another to bring to justice the swindlers who are stealing Asa Sidney’s fortune. With only the sign of the twisted candles to guide her, Nancy uncovers hidden treasure and an amazing letter that ends a family feud and brings unexpected happiness to Carol. My Rating: 5/5 This book was really good, though it did have a lot more violence than some...

Age: 17+ Description:  Offers a holistic Christian view of communication, showing the vast array of implications for using this gift to responsibly work toward peace and justice. My Rating: 5/5 I really enjoyed this book and how it explained the theory behind communication. Notable Quotes: “Our ‘glamorized representations of Jesus say more about us than about him.’ In a fallen world we seek media that confirm what we want to believe, not necessarily what is accurate or truthful.” Things to be aware of in “Communicating for Life” Language: There is a mention of an “ethnic slur” being spoken (does not give any more detail) 1 “stupid” Violence: A mention of a 5 year old being abused (does not clarify in what way) Murder is mentioned on multiple occasions A gruesome and heartbreaking story is told about the Holocaust in which many people died. Romantic Content: Talks of “intimacy,” “sexy” and “cybersex.” An entire chapter (chapter 5) surrounds a story about someone having a “lifelong o...