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Timothy

Timothy

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http://timundergod.blogspot.com/
  • Sydney, Australia
  • member since July 7, 2007

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  • Family, The,: A Christian Perspective on the Contemporary Home
    • Rated 2 stars

    I only gave 2 stars because I found it difficult and there are some areas of significance that I do not agree. However, this work seem to be well researched and offers great insight into what family is meant to be in the modern society.

    Timothy wrote this review yesterday. ( reply | permalink )
  • Unnatural Enemies: An Introduction to Science and Christianity
    • Rated 4 stars

    This short introduction to the relationship between science and Christianity had more depth than I expected. A little difficult at times, but is clear and helpful in thinking about the relationship between science and biblical Christianity.

    This is definitely recommended introductory reading for anyone who had struggled about their faith because of what science seems to claim about the origin of the universe and life, or simply someone who wants to find more about science, Christianity, and the relationship between the two.

    Timothy wrote this review Friday, December 30, 2011. ( reply | permalink )
  • Finally Alive
    • Rated 4 stars

    A little difficult in the middle, but immensely important message of rebirth.

    Timothy wrote this review Thursday, December 22, 2011. ( reply | permalink )
  • Church History in Plain Language
    • Rated 5 stars

    What a mighty helpful book!

    Timothy wrote this review Tuesday, October 5, 2010. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Drunkard's Walk
    • Rated 4 stars

    This book is a good introduction to the idea of randomness and probabilities. Well presented and keeps you interested, yet, for those who are not mathematically inclined, it may still be somewhat difficult to follow at some points. With patience, however, it shouldn't be beyond anyone to understand anything that is presented in this book.

    With mathematical reasoning and theories, the author concludes that he has learned to appreciate how randomness plays in human lives, and he came to appreciate the good and the lack of bad in his life.
    As a Christian who believe in the Sovereign God, I view this as an inadequate realisation, but for a non-believer, it is understandable conclusion, even perhaps the only conclusion one can draw at the face of randomness that human can never completely fathom.

    Timothy wrote this review Thursday, June 17, 2010. ( reply | permalink )
  • This Momentary Marriage
    • Rated 5 stars

    Excellent book on marriage. John Piper shows with his usual passionate tone what marriage is really about, and shows how the true meaning of marriage gives married couples an honourable task of showing the glory of God in the way they live in marriage.

    Highly recommended for both married and single people.

    Timothy wrote this review Friday, April 9, 2010. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat
    • Rated 4 stars

    I think one could brush this book off as a mere collection of weird stories.
    The fact that they are grounded in real clinical cases may cause some others to ponder on the stories a little bit longer.
    For others, these real life cases and the deeply thoughtful and sometimes even hopeful analysis of them would provide a rich source of extraordinary human lives, from which humanists may glean much that supports their ideals.
    As a Christian, I saw much brokenness in all of the cases, even though some may protest against such labelling. I hope they don't misunderstand me. I think Dr. Sacks himself would understand me saying that all people in the book, Dr. Sacks included, are one way or another "broken" beings. When one acknowledges his brokenness, a Christian redemption can be explained in a way that is especially charged with hope. In this view, I think I can recommend this book to all.

    Timothy wrote this review Tuesday, October 6, 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • Difficult Doctrine of the Love of God
    • Rated 5 stars

    This is a thin book. Having only four short chapters on God's love seems almost outrageously wrong. But Carson has done a magnificent job here. Scholars, pastors, laymen, even non-christians alike will benefit from reading this concise, yet weighty book.

    Timothy wrote this review Monday, September 28, 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • Conversations With C. S. Lewis: Imaginative Discussions About Life, Christianity and God
    • Rated 3 stars

    Writing a fiction involving a real person always involves certain level of risk. Somebody's gong to disagree strongly regarding the person involved.

    C. S. Lewis is one of my favourite writers. Not only in his story telling, but the way he tried to engage with people always interested me and was helpful.

    I thought this book did a good job in provoking thoughts in non-believers, and the way C. S. Lewis was presented was pretty well balanced and fairly accurate. (I speak as though I know C. S. Lewis better than the author, but that's not what I intend to say here.)

    When read with care, this book could provide a very helpful contact point when you talk to atheists.

    Timothy wrote this review Friday, September 25, 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • Out of the Silent Planet
    • Rated 5 stars

    Let your imaginations soar!

    Timothy wrote this review Monday, September 21, 2009. ( reply | permalink )
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