Monthly Archives: August 2013

Creativity #1: Church With Cliffie and Norm

Posted on August 29, 2013 by David B. Smith

A few saints were no doubt aghast, but “Chris,” a thirtysomething listener, was effusive in his praise. “You guys played a bit of ‘Hotel California’ on a Voice of Prophecy radio show? I love it!” Quick, let me explain. I … Continue reading →

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Book Review: “I Will Die Free”

Posted on August 29, 2013 by David B. Smith

  A Thrilling Ride I know author Kay Rizzo, and this woman has penned one of the chilling, inspiring bios of all time! Noble Alexander’s harrowing saga of survival in a Cuban prison will move you to tears. The story … Continue reading →

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Book Review: “The Little Rascals”

Posted on August 28, 2013 by David B. Smith

Son of Waldo Says “Thank You” This is an absolutely awesome resource about the beloved Little Rascals. Full disclosure: “Waldo” was my dad! Back in the heyday of the Our Gang troupe, Dad was privileged to play the nerdish Waldo … Continue reading →

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Book Review: “Little Princes”

Posted on August 28, 2013 by David B. Smith

    A Pure Triumph! This book is wondrous on two levels. The writing is just amazing: funny, touching, descriptive, poignant. The humor and pathos are both sparkling and deeply moving. But what is most inspiring is how this author … Continue reading →

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Book Review: “Child of the King”

Posted on August 28, 2013 by David B. Smith

  This is a well-crafted story; the characters are believable and the romantic interaction is quite a bit better – more realistic dialogue, believable emotions – than so much else in this genre. The e-book has a strange plethora of … Continue reading →

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Book Review: “Lord, I Have a Question”

Posted on August 19, 2013 by David B. Smith

  Pastor Dan’s book crackles with thought-provoking illustrations – just like the man’s sermons. He’s not afraid to tackle all the difficult issues that have plagued Christians for generations. This is an honest, no-holds-barred discussion of matters that deserve much … Continue reading →

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Book Review: You Are One of Them

Posted on August 18, 2013 by David B. Smith

Some writers have this wondrous, chilling knack of painting word pictures that are just SO FASCINATING. I think Elliott Holt does it about as well as Stephen King, and this very readable adventure is punctuated with such spot-on observations and … Continue reading →

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Film Review: The Green Mile

Posted on August 18, 2013 by David B. Smith

  September 16, 2012 I was saddened last week to hear of the passing of Michael Clarke Duncan, the gentle giant who played John Coffey – “like the drink, only not spelt the same” – in my all-time favorite movie, … Continue reading →

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TWINS: Four Pounds One Ounce Divided By Two

Posted on August 18, 2013 by David B. Smith

December 12, 2011 Last night I hovered anxiously over an incubator, its blue rays to combat hyperbilirubinemia casting a surreal glow over a tiny form squirming silently against formidable odds. “Baby Hafich A” – Miles Douglas – and his twin … Continue reading →

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Book Review: “Keeping the Sabbath Wholly”

Posted on August 16, 2013 by David B. Smith

Marva’s book on the joys of celebrating a weekly Sabbath is a practical and delightful blueprint. She outlines innumerable principles and practices that can give a Christian a glimpse into the elegant pleasures of entering into Sabbath rest each week. … Continue reading →

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