Tag: Religion & Spirituality

Christmas Day

Merry Christmas! What Do People Do? Many Canadians have a day off work on December 25 and many spend the day with close relatives or friends. It is customary to exchange gifts, enjoy a special festive meal and, perhaps, attend a special church service.… Continue Reading “Christmas Day”

Christmas Eve

What Do People Do? Many people in Canada have to work on Christmas Eve, but it is also a day of preparation for the approaching holidays. Some people buy last-minute Christmas gifts for family members and friends while others wrap presents that they bought… Continue Reading “Christmas Eve”

A New Perspective on Human Rights

Lalibela’s Wise Man by Matshona Dhliwayo (Book Review #248)

Lalibela’s Wise Man is a short book novella about Christian. His life changes when his father passes away. Christian is denied his inheritance. Not only does he have to overcome the fact that he has lost his dear father but now, he is disowned and… Continue Reading “Lalibela’s Wise Man by Matshona Dhliwayo (Book Review #248)”

Destitutio Quod Remissio by Beau Armstrong (Book Review #214)

Destitutio Quod Remissio by Beau Armstrong Destitutio Quod Remissio is a historical fiction written about a good Christian named, Marcus. The story is set in the 4th Century where faith is a secret and those exposed get to lose everything. As it happens, Marcus… Continue Reading “Destitutio Quod Remissio by Beau Armstrong (Book Review #214)”

Codex of Light (Tenets of Exile Book 1) by E. P. Stein (Book Review #422)

Codex of Light is the first of its fantasy series. Dallet is a Luminean, a kingdom that has been long gone and hidden in the Dan’din. He has a dream to take over the Liminean Shrine and to marry his love, but in order… Continue Reading “Codex of Light (Tenets of Exile Book 1) by E. P. Stein (Book Review #422)”

Imam Hussain (PBUH): The Martyr of the Pioneer Culture of Mankind (Book Review #413)

As a community, we have a history. We didn’t just start with our own generation. We can look back and see how others lived the human project. We can take examples and warnings from them. The book describes the philosophy of Imam Hussain’s movement… Continue Reading “Imam Hussain (PBUH): The Martyr of the Pioneer Culture of Mankind (Book Review #413)”

The Refuge by Heidi Martin (Book Review #218)

  This review was written for Online Book Club “I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars.” This book was an “OnlineBookClub.org Book of the Day.” The refuge is a story about Anna Waters. She is married to Fredrick. Anna is a lawyer… Continue Reading “The Refuge by Heidi Martin (Book Review #218)”

The golden rule by Jessica Marie Baumgartner (Book Review #167)

This review was kindly requested by Jessica Marie Baumgartner. The golden rule is a children’s book written about a girl that feels her religion, culture and family life is different to others. She then explores the fact and begins to learn that every faith… Continue Reading “The golden rule by Jessica Marie Baumgartner (Book Review #167)”