This past weekend, my fiance and I hosted her parents who were visiting from Maryland for the first time since she moved down to Chattanooga one year ago. It was an exciting time, especially for her. I get along well with her parents, and they seem to like me too, so it was good to …
Author: Scott Holstad
A Review of Crossing Myself
Crossing Myself: A Story of Spiritual Rebirth by Greg Garrett My rating: 3 of 5 stars This book came strongly recommended to me by my fiance and after finishing it last night, we briefly discussed it. It's not a bad book, but I also can't say I was too impressed. The book centers around a …
A Review of Everything Must Change
Everything Must Change by Brian D. McLaren My rating: 3 of 5 stars I tend to like Brian McLaren books and this one had potential. Unfortunately, I think it ultimately falls short of its goal, which is to educate us to an alternative way of acting with and within the world, in a God-centered fashion …
It’s Been a Year!
Today is the one year anniversary of when my then-girlfriend (now fiance) and I moved into our house to start our new life together. We had been dating long distance for some time, but I started looking for a place for us to live last June, with the intention of Gretchen moving down from Baltimore …
A Review of Pohl’s Gateway
Gateway by Frederik Pohl My rating: 4 of 5 stars Frederik Pohl's Gateway is a sci fi classic, winning both the Hugo and Nebula awards, as well as others. I've been looking forward to reading it for some time. And I've got to say that upon finishing it, I have some mixed feelings. I think …
