Monthly Archives: November 2016

Book Review: “Black Flags: The Rise of Isis”

Posted on November 27, 2016 by David B. Smith

This is a compelling and very readable account of the global rise of ISIS. Reading it, one definitely gets a sense of the strange and persistent allure of this craven movement and its butchery. I find it interesting that, as … Continue reading →

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Book Review: “Her Mother’s Hope”

Posted on November 27, 2016 by David B. Smith

It’s easy to see why Francine Rivers is an undisputed master in the genre of Christian historical fiction. This semiautobiographical story is a sprawling saga covering half a century and two continents and a pair of troubled protagonists. The writing … Continue reading →

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FILM REVIEW: “HACKSAW RIDGE”

Posted on November 6, 2016 by David B. Smith

Christians are wondering whether to steel themselves and take it the blood-bathed violence in Mel Gibson’s new war film, Hacksaw Ridge. I saw it on opening day, and for what it’s worth, my impression is that the war scenes are … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Vote!

Posted on November 6, 2016 by David B. Smith

  It’s troubling that some things in our nation seem not to change much. The Fourth Court of Appeals recently struck down a voter law in North Carolina, noting that the proposal cynically “target African Americans with almost surgical precision.” … Continue reading →

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