Tag Archives: gender issues

Book Review: Woman Of Strength

Posted on April 23, 2018 by

Woman Of Strength:  Learning From The Proverbs 31 Woman, by the editors of Servant Books There are a few things that a cautious reader should know going into this book.  For one, although this book is organized around the theme … Continue reading →

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Why Aren’t They In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: Lesley Gore

Posted on April 1, 2018 by

I will be the first to admit that my knowledge of Lesley Gore is rather limited.  Like most people, I am most familiar with a couple of songs she recorded before the age of eighteen:  “It’s My Party” and “You … Continue reading →

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Album Review: Rainbow (2017)

Posted on March 22, 2018 by

Rainbow, by Kesha Ultimately, this album may prove to be among the most culturally significant albums of 2017.  The context of this album is illuminating, in that it was released after a massive popular outcry against Kesha’s label forced their … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Rocket Girl

Posted on March 13, 2018 by

Rocket Girl:  The Story Of Mary Sherman Morgan, America’s First Female Rocket Scientist, by George D. Morgan To begin with, this book is a factional/nonfiction novel by the author about his mother.  The writer first wrote a well-regarded play about … Continue reading →

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Why Aren’t They In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: Missy Elliott

Posted on March 1, 2018 by

Sometimes, you appreciate an artist without realizing just how popular they are.  As a teenager I was amused by the odd rhymes of one Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott, who along with her friend Timbaland, helped to expand the range of rap … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Breaking Cover

Posted on February 27, 2018 by

Breaking Cover:  My Secret Life In The CIA And What It Taught Me About What’s Worth Fighting For, by Michele Rigby Assad [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Tyndale Blog Network.  All thoughts and opinions are my … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: Great Courses: Classics Of British Literature: Part 2

Posted on February 25, 2018 by

Great Courses:  Classics Of British Literature, Part 2, taught by Professor John Sutherland I must admit that I found this particular part of the course to be somewhat disappointing.  To be sure, not all eras of British literature, nor all … Continue reading →

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Mysteries Of The Bible: Because Of The Angels

Posted on February 9, 2018 by

Early this morning as I was attempting to enjoy the last few minutes of sleep before having to wake up for work, I was sent a message by a friend of mine who lives across the country where it was … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Mending Your Broken Branches

Posted on January 21, 2018 by

Mending Your Broken Branches:  When God Reclaims Your Dysfunctional Family Tree, by Elizabeth Oates [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Kregel Book Tours.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] It greatly annoys me when a book … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The House On Foster Hill

Posted on January 13, 2018 by

The House On Foster Hill, by Jaime Jo Wright [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Bethany House Publishers.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] It is difficult for me to be a fair judge of this … Continue reading →

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