Scott Roethle-Finally Alive
September, 2024 (MCC Chicago) What Finally Alive Meant to Me Back in September, sitting in prison with nothing but time, I read Finally Alive by John Piper. I didn’t pick it up because I was looking for theology or wanted to get smarter about God. I picked it up because I was desperate. I was […]
Kayla Parish-A Defense of Honor
Report:The book “A Defense of Honor” is based in the early 1800s and follows the London society of finding husbands through annual seasons of balls and outings. The main character, Kit, was excommunicated from the society more than 10 years prior. Now, she helps unwed pregnant women by giving them a place to stay while […]
Scott Roethle-Reflections on The Meaning of Marriage
My fiancée and I read The Meaning of Marriage by Tim Keller as we’ve been preparing for marriage—our second for both of us. Between us, we have more than a few kids, some scars, and a lot of real life that’s been lived already. We didn’t come into this relationship wide-eyed and idealistic. We came […]
Scott Roethle-Reflections on Fathered by God
I read Fathered by God a little while back, sometime just before the Holidays after being released from prison, and it’s one of those books that keeps coming back to me—especially in moments when I’m trying to figure out who I am and what kind of man I’m becoming. Eldredge lays out a powerful framework […]
Scott Roethle-It’s Not About Me
What I’m Learning from It’s Not About Me by Max Lucado I’ve been reading It’s Not About Me by Max Lucado with my Tuesday morning men’s group, and it’s challenged me in the best kind of way. It’s one of those books that doesn’t just tell you something new—it reminds you of what you already […]
Kayla Parish-Fate of Perfection
Report:Fate of Perfection is based in a futuristic world where tech conglomerates have complete control over human society Reproduction is highly controlled and children are raised in labs and not with their parents. The main character, Millicent, is chosen to be a mother. When it’s time to separate from her child though, she is unable […]
Scott Roethle-The Voice of the Heart
What I Learned from The Voice of the Heart by Chip Dodd I just finished reading “The Voice of the Heart: A Call to Full Living” by Chip Dodd, and I honestly feel like this book gave me language for things I’ve felt for a long time but couldn’t quite name. It’s not just a […]
Sadeq Quraishi-The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Book Review: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, or like you’re working hard but not getting anywhere – The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is for you. Stephen Covey’s timeless book isn’t about hacks or quick wins. It’s about personal transformation – from the inside out. Covey says real effectiveness […]
Kayla Parish-Wild
Report:The book “Wild” is a memoir of the author Cheryl Strayed. After losing her mother, Strayed’s life gets flipped upside down. She gets to a point where she no longer recognizes herself. She knows she needs to do something drastic to find herself again. She decides to broaden her horizons by going on a solo […]
Kayla Parish-Beautiful Burn
Report:The book “Beautiful Burn” is about the main character, Ellison, hitting rock bottom in her life due to her addiction to alcohol. Her parents cut her off in an attempt to get her straight. Through a lot of trial and tribulations she finally realizes drinking is something she needs to stop and she goes to […]
