“And the turtles, of course …all the turtles are free as turtles and, maybe, all creatures should be.”
un christian - what a new generation really thinks about Christianity…and why it matters.
Six Broad Themes — That young people have towards Christianity
1. Hypocritical.
2. Too focused on getting converts.
3. Antihomosexual.
4. Sheltered.
5. Too political.
The author notes: You may not agree with the views of outsiders, but you should not ignore them.
6. Judgmental.
The cover reads: The true story of a remarkable woman’s south of the border adventures and miraculous faith in God. Charla’s Children by Charla Pereau is not the most eloquently written book I’ve ever read, but the beauty of this book is not just words, but the true life adventures of a woman who discovered she had a great big God in her, and this God had a huge adventure for her. When you read this you can be thinking about the adventure you have started this year. Each one of you is taking a step toward a God adventure. Each one of you is writing a story about something you can’t stand. Something God has put on your heart, because He can’t stand it either. Charla couldn’t bare to see these lost, hurting, starving, homeless, hopeless, abused, and exploited children, and she and God did something about it. You are going to get to experience her adventure first hand, but even before that you can start living your own God adventure as you write your stories!
NOTE: I have only one copy of this book in the library, and I believe Mrs. Sullivan has a copy. You can order the book from the FFHM website www.ffhm.org
If I could have only one book besides the Bible — This would be the book. C.S. Lewis is pure genuis when it comes to making sense of Christianity. If you believe that Christianity is only for the uneducated and simple minded this book is for you. I believe each chapter is a challenge to your intellect and your spirit. I have much more to say.
This is not a horror story, or at least not what would normally be considered a horror story. This is the story of a nine year old girl who gets lost in a forest, and King does an amazing job capturing all the feelings and thoughts that would probably tumble through a person’s mind who realizes they are really lost and really alone. Her salvation is a pitcher named Tom Gordon who she adores and can listen to his ballgames on her Walkman. But there is the battery situation. There is a danger in the forest, and you are always left wondering if she is going to be found or find her way out. Only one way to find out. You need to read the story. Parents the language can at times be PG-13 and I believe there is one small section that contains the “F” word, but the story is masterfully written. I would recommend this to 8th graders and above.
This book is worth reading just for the grossness of her frog story alone. If you love nature, love the mystery of God’s creation, and love the art of writing you will love Pilgrim . This is an advanced read, but if you have read Lord of the Rings I believe you can handle this book. Annie weaves together Eskimos, frogs, ciacadas, dragonfly larvae, parasites, Old Testament prophets and copperheads in order to make your head spin and your heart yearn for beauty.
