Following on from my video What's the Difference Between Christian Science Fiction and Regular Science Fiction, I have added a list of my favourite Christian science fiction novels below as a starting off point for those wishing to start reading in this genre.

Because I like reading and watching Science Fiction and Fantasy related novels and films I often get asked questions about these topics so I thought that I would try to answer some of these questions in this series, called Ask Wolf . I'm here to help and I'll try to answer any questions related to my interests. What's the Difference Between Christian Science Fiction and Regular Science Fiction - or for that matter Christian fiction and regular fiction. This was an interesting question I was asked, which I try to answer it in the following video.

This book is part of the Christian Encounters series. A series of biographies that highlight well known people from all ages and areas of the Christian Church. Some are familiar faces, like our friend J.R.R. Tolkien. Others are unexpected guests. This is the first book I've read in this series and I found it to be an approachable biography, mainly due to the fact that it's a short and quick read (about 130 pages), unlike some of the other biographical tomes out there. So while it's not too in-depth we still get a comprehensive overview of J.R.R Tolkien's life and I was left with a more intimate idea of who he was. My favourite part was the final section which looked at Tolkien's influence and legacy. It was really concise and, if anything, I would have loved to spend more time exploring that area. I would recommend this as a starting point for those wanting to read a biography on J.R.R. Tolkien. In a sense, the history of Middle-earth was his own version o...

I read this book on the heals of  Crazy Busy  and I found that it helped clarify a lot of the ideas and issues which  Crazy Busy  raised for me.  While  Crazy Busy  was a meander through the thoughts and struggles of the author on busyness and intergrating that into the Christian life, it didn't really have any hard and fast conclusions, whereas  Do More Better  was different. Video version of this review? Click here.

[Christian devotion] When my two oldest son’s were five and three years old I gave them a cardboard box and an old radio to pull apart, I never expected that I would end up in trouble from them for withholding critical information about the inner workings of the time machine they were building . It wasn’t working and they were very unimpressed when I wouldn’t provide the technical knowledge they required. How could I tell them that robots from the future would come back in time and try to kill us if I allowed them to create one? Because the way things are going I know one of the boys will be creating a killer robot soon, no point in giving it a Time Machine as well.

[Christian devotion] The Hawkeye character which we see in the Marvel Movies has a very different backstory from the original Clint Barton character first introduced in the comics in 1964. Hawkeye is one of those complex characters who wants to do the right thing but ends up in big trouble.

An old friend recently asked me if C.S. Lewis' Cosmic Trilogy (also know as the Space Trilogy ) would make it into my top 100 list.  My response was 'Yes, it would'. Masterpieces such as The Screwtape Letters , The Chronicles of Narnia and Mere Christianity still stand as some of the best Christian writings since John wrapped up the book of Revelation. But nestled somewhere in Lewis’ back catalog are three books that remain somewhat obscure and are simply referred to as the ' Space Trilogy.' The result is a work that is much more complicated than a single reading can capture but also one that is rewarding beyond words for any reader willing to seek out these books. These books capture Lewis at the top of his creative game and his ability to distill his favorite themes and ideas into the universe. [1]

[Christian devotion] The Incredible Hulk is anger personified. He is a giant green monster that is always ready to burst out at any moment, when the situation and his internal frustrations cause him to lose control. I can relate to the Incredible Hulk, I struggle with these same difficulties every day, only I don’t turn into a giant green superhero as a result. Rather than using anger for good I find that my outbursts always negatively impact my professional and personal live. As Christians we know that some anger is sinful, so how can I tell if in my anger I am sinning? Firstly we need to understand that anger is always a response to something else. We become angry when we experience something we don’t like, something unacceptable.  ‘ The only way we can understand anger is to look at those things we find unacceptable. And the way we discover those things that are unacceptable is to look at the things we love. We were created to love God most and best, but as s...

If you've visited the About Me page on this blog you'll know that I've trained and worked as a Christian pastor and also worked in a Christian book store.  One of the favourite parts of my job in the book shop was selling (and purchasing) the Bibles. Because of this I have people approach me in regards to Bible related subjects.  One is a question about all the different Bible translations out there.  In recent times it does seem like there is a Bible tailored for everyone. Men's Bible, Women's Bible, Boy's Bible, Sport's Bibles, Study Bibles, Archaeology Study Bible. The Bible for Men Who Love Playing Minecraft, etc.

[Christian devotion] Spider-Man is one of the most popular and commercially successful superheroes. He is Marvel Comics mascot and appears everywhere, from newspaper comic strips, TV shows and on the big screen. He will even be turning up in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, alongside The Avengers later this year in Captain America: Civil War . Even those who have only a passing knowledge of Spiderman would be familiar with his catchphrase " With great power there must also come great responsibility " -- a line included in a text box in the final panel of the first Spider-Man story but later retroactively attributed to his guardian, the late Uncle Ben.

Crazy Busy: A (Mercifully) Short Book about a (Really) Big Problem  by Kevin DeYoung Video version of this review? Click here. This thought provoking and quick to read book is one which I would recommend to both Christians and non-Christian alike. - Wolf McTavish . Click on the book cover to purchase from Amazon. Wolfbooks may get a commission. “I’M TOO BUSY!” We’ve all heard it. We’ve all said it. All too often, busyness gets the best of us and overcoming this is what this book looks at.  Like it or not our society often judges us and ranks us according to our busyness. Although we complain about being busy, we also find that it validates us.  We somehow assume that our value is connected to our busyness. If you think about if for a moment you will realise we actually feel guilty when we have ' nothing ' to do.... so what do we do, we take out our phones or electronic devices and check email, twitter, facebook et...

Description:   This book is a record of the passionate convictions that motivated the ministry of David Watson, exploring what evangelism is and how it can be carried out by both Church and individual.  

Subtitle: Practicing the Presence and Absence of God. I found this book to be quite engaging.  My first adjective for this book was ' stimulating ', but from other reviews I've read that seems to be a polite way of saying I didn't agree with parts of the book.  While I did question some parts of it the author, Woodley, always seemed to back up his statements with Scripture.

With a set of directions we can easily get lost if we make the wrong turn but with a ‘ helicopter’ view we can re-set our course if we get lost and reach our destination with ease. I really found this book quite repetitious, however in Chapter 6 Tripp and Lane explain why the first half of the book (and the last half of the book) seems to be banging away at the same points. Tripp and Lane begin this book by defining the problem--which is that in many areas of our lives we do not believe the gospel. Then, before getting into any practical tips, they seek to lay a solid theological foundation. Before showing us how to change they paint a picture of where God is taking us and point us to the Saviour that is taking us there.

Subtitle: Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality I started reading this book because it was thrust upon me. ''You need to read this book, its great'  , " Have you read this book yet? " so I dutifully picked it up and read it. It was a struggle to start off with; maybe it had something to do with the post-modern  memoir structure, where he jumped forward and back through the years in a non-linear structure. It was an interesting read while I had the book open and some ideas Miller brings forward were thought provoking and I must say that I did end up enjoying what I did read. However, after I put it down it was often difficult to pick up again to read. A good read yes, an enjoyable one? Not really. Liked what you read? Why not... Then head over to my Facebook page  The BistroMath to join the conversation. You can also follow me on Twitter or YouTube. To do so click on the images below.     

This is a great introduction to the man and his work. It is only 59 pages long so can be read in an hour or two. I particularly appreciated the appendix, which looked at the Servetus Affair and made an honest effort to answer the claims of detractors that John Calvin is a murderer. I would recommend it to those who want a quick and honest look at John Calvin. Liked what you read? Why not... Then head over to my Facebook page  The BistroMath to join the conversation. You can also follow me on Twitter or YouTube. To do so click on the images below.