"As evangelical Christians we have tended to relegate art to the very fringe of life. The rest of human life we feel is more important. Despite our constant talk about the lordship of Christ, we have narrowed its scope to a very small area of reality. We have...
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by MHill | Jun 29, 2012 | Quotes, Writing
"The critic is interested in the novel; the novelist is interested in his neighbors. Thus, the writer is interested in knowing the world in order to make real and honest sense of it." (Annie Dillard)
Wisdom From Kammbia 2.20: And Your Choice Is……
by MHill | Jun 29, 2012 | Wisdom From Kammbia Column
Last week I posted a contest, where my readers would choose the next novel for me to read and review on this blog. First, I want to thank everyone who left me their choice. It is much appreciated. I hope to do more interaction like that in the future. Well, let's get...
Wisdom From Kammbia 2.19: God Is Not Safe, But We Are Safe In Him
by MHill | Jun 26, 2012 | Wisdom From Kammbia Column
For today’s blog post, I want to recommend a novel that I read last year titled, Lost Mission by Athol Dickson. One of the characters from the novel was the impetus for this blog post. Delano Wright is a wealthy Southern California landowner and businessman who faced...
Wisdom From Kammbia 2.18: You Choose My Next Novel To Read and Review!
by MHill | Jun 21, 2012 | Wisdom From Kammbia Column
Well, I'm ready to step out of my comfort zone again! I did a few weeks ago when I read Sidney Sheldon's Other Side of Midnight. I enjoyed reading that novel and must admit I couldn't put it down. Now, I'm ready to see if I can go 2 for 2! The next book I want to...
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by MHill | Jun 19, 2012 | Quotes
"If you have to use Christian Jargon to convince people that you are a Christian, then the problem goes deeper then your language.". (Max Lucado)
Wisdom From Kammbia 2.17: What Is Your Reading Bucket List?
by MHill | Jun 16, 2012 | Wisdom From Kammbia Column
I thought I would have some fun with today's blog post. Bucket Lists. Most people have a bucket list. Things you want to do before you leave the planet. Well, I thought about a reading bucket list. The books you want to read before you gone. Here's my list: 1)...
Book Review 21: Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451
by MHill | Jun 13, 2012 | 2012 Book Reviews, Book Reviews, Marion's Favorite Books
When I heard that Ray Bradbury had passed about eight days ago, I realized that I had never read any of his books. Wow, that surprised me. Well, in honor of his passing, I decided to read his most popular and enduring work, Fahrenheit 451. "Do you know why books such...
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by MHill | Jun 13, 2012 | Quotes, Writing
"The good writers touch life often. The mediocre ones run a quick hand over her. The bad ones rape her and leave her for the flies." (Ray Bradbury, from Fahrenheit 451)
by MHill | Jun 11, 2012 | Uncategorized