Catez at AllThings2All takes an in-depth look at the teaching of Michael Pearl of No Greater Joy Ministries and finds Pelagiansim, among other problems. “At the base, or root, of the Pearl’s teachings are Pelagianism and a doctrine of sinless perfectionism through instant complete sanctification.”

A true story related to the the dangers in non-Biblical teachings: By Beth at Homeschoolblogger.

Here’s a fascinating story at Pyromaniac, the WW II experiences of missionaries Herb and Ruth Clingen who were imprisoned by the Japanese at Los Baños near Manila, the Philippines. They were rescued by Allied paratroopers just in time to save their lives and those of their two children.

An interview with P.D. James in the magazine The Age. Her new Adam Dalgliesh mystery, due to be realeased in the US on November 22nd, is called The Lighthouse and is set on an island off the Cornish coast, a refuge for the rich and famous. Thanks to H2Oboro blog for the link to this article.

Madame Mental Multivitamin answers questions about her kingdom of books.