History, Eschatology and Hermeneutics: the Church in a Post-Christendom World
I led the service and gave the sermon at my church last Sunday (July 17, 2022) and it seemed like something that would be useful to have saved somewhere other t...
Author: Kevin Holtsberry
I work in communications and public affairs. I try to squeeze in as much reading as I can while still spending time with my wife and two kids (and cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers and Michigan Wolverines during football season).
If There Are Any Heavens: A Memoir by Nicholas Montemarano
This is an important work for those who did not lose a loved one or experience that aspect of the pandemic to read, to get a glimpse into that world and hopeful...
The Finalists by David Bell
While this felt a little over the top at times (more in terms of the character's personality and interaction than plot), it kept me interested and wanting to fi...
The Hidden Palace (The Golem and the Jinni #2) by Helene Wecker
Way back in 2013 I reviewed The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker and I was a big fan: A mix of history, romance, fantasy, folklore and psychological/philoso...
Phase Six by Jim Shepard
I saw Phase Six in the “New Fiction” section of the library and was intrigued. But the first time, I wasn’t sure how badly I wanted to read a...
The Clothes They Stood Up In by Alan Bennett
I have suddenly found myself on something of a short book kick and really enjoying it. The Clothes They Stood Up In by Alan Bennett caught my eye and the local...