Do Not Disavow

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Do Not Disavow By: Rick Davis   When Charlemagne established law Salic in barb’rous land, The gospel flourished, and he saw Christ’s praise on every hand.   (“Do you approve his methods now?”) I do not disavow.   King Godfrey took Jerusalem From bloody paynim hands And brought a halt to Musselmen Invading Christian lands.   (“He did some mean things anyhow!”) I do not disavow.   King Richard with his scarlet shield And passant lions ‘bossed Rode forth again unto the field To regain what was lost.   (“His deeds at Acre you allow?”) I do not disavow.   Unto the Germans Luther brought The gospel full restored, And Calvin at Geneva taught The glory of the Lord.   (“The Jews? Servetus? Holy cow!”) I do not disavow.   Stonewall and Lee like knights of old Fought for their native soil, The true and lovely to uphold Against the tyrant’s spoil.   (“Those vile racists ...
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What Next?

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After Harry Potter ended, I was left with a slightly empty feeling. What next? What will be the next literary craze to which my family will latch itself? And then I read Leepike Ridge.

I'm ashamed to say that I was somewhat surprised. Yes I loved Right Behind and Supergeddon, and yes I love Nathan Wilson's articles in Credenda. But I just didn't know how his writing style would translate into an original book-length venture. I should have known better.





Leepike Ridge is a wonderful story, perfectly paced with a good balance between tension and levity. But the things that really make the book great are the characters that Nathan has given us. Tom, the determined protagonist, quirky Reg, and Tom's strong mother Elizabeth along with a host of deliciously unsavory and emminently dislikable villains make Leepike Ridge a delightful read.







And now that I've found out that N.D. Wilson has a set of 3 books being published by Random House soon, I have a hunch that the world will soon be dealing with the next J.K. Rowling. 100 Cupboards comes out the day after Christmas, and I fully plan on availing myself of whatever Christmas gift money I have to buy it right away.

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Erica said…
ooh, does sound like fun! now i must find it..
17 August, 2007 16:20
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