Reviews by Dyton Owen
The Liturgical Year
On 12/16 Dyton Owen wrote: One of the greatest products of the Christian Church is the liturgical year. Sadly, however, many are either unaware of its significance or are ambivilent toward it. In The Ligurgical Year, Catholic nun Joan Chittister addresses the Church calendar in a way that makes it clear and invites the reader ... Book Review: "The Liturgical Year" by Joan Chittister
Five Cities That Ruled The World
On 11/8 Dyton Owen wrote: I found Wilson's book to be one of the best I've read in the past several months. If you love history, this book is for you. Wilson's look at the 5 cities he considers to have changed the world, includes some great history of each. And by looking at these cities and their histories, the reader will ... 5 Cities that Ruled the World
Obstacles Welcome
On 10/21 Dyton Owen wrote: Obstacles Welcome is one of the best books I've read recently on leadership. Thought it is not from a church point of view, many of its principles can be applied. de la Vega is the President and CEO of AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. A Cuban refugee, he came to the USA in 1962 at the age of ... Obstacles Welcome
Living with Confidence in a Chaotic World
On 10/3 Dyton Owen wrote: This was one of my least favorite books that I've reviewed for Thomas Nelson publishers. I'm not sure why, to be honest. The premise of the book is good: living with confidence in a chaotic world. But I found the writing to be almost trite. I think one of the reasons is that I'm very particular about ... Living with Confidence in a Chaotic WOrld
Called to Worship
On 9/11 Dyton Owen wrote: Being a student of worship, when I first saw this book was available I rushed to order it. I was not disappointed. Vernon Whaley, Chairman of the Department of Music and Worship at Liberty University, gives a fine explanation of worship in the Bible - from Genesis to Revelation. Dr. Whaley has compiled ... Book Review: "Called to Worship" by Vernon Whaley
Love & Respect
On 8/24 Dyton Owen wrote: Of all the books I've read concerning marriage and what makes a marriage healthy, I have to say Eggerichs' is one of the best. Eggerichs bases his book on the idea that women need unconditional love and men need unconditional respect more than anything else in their relationship. And when either ... Love and Respect
Notes From The Tilt-A-Whirl
On 7/4 Dyton Owen wrote: I know I’m not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but I did with this book. I wasn’t sure if I would like it or not. However, two sentences into the Preface I knew I would enjoy it. Admittedly, it’s not a book for everyone, especially if you prefer linear thinking over flow-of-consciousness ... Book Review: "Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl" by N. D. Wilson