Books A Review of “Reformation Theology” ed. by Matthew Barrett 4 Dec 2017 It’s not uncommon for histories of the Reformation period to focus on everything but theology. There’s an interest in the sociopolitical issues, the global and cultural contexts of the movement,…
Books A Review of “Helping Your Family Through PTSD” by Greg Gifford 27 Nov 2017 Biblical counselors believe that the Bible is equipped to speak to the most complex issues of life. Yet, there is something of a paucity of resources and research, from a…
Books A Review of “Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage” by Jim Newheiser 20 Nov 2017 A host of questions surrounding marriage and divorce have always existed, but they are certainly compounded by our current cultural context. Churches, pastors, counselors, and Christians all wonder if the…
Books A Review of “Counseling Under the Cross” by Bob Kellemen 13 Nov 201713 Nov 2017 In light of this year's 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, many have reflected on the significance of Martin Luther. The fiery monk turned reformer, is well-known for his protest…
Books Top Five Books on the Reformation 6 Nov 2017 In light of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation and this year's big celebrations, I have been reflecting on some of my personal favorite works on the subject. Naturally much…
Books A Review of “Perspectives on Pentecost” by Richard Gaffin 31 Oct 2017 It is strange for me to find a book whose thesis I largely disagree with, so generally agreeable. In Perspectives on Pentecost, scholar Richard Gaffin aims to convince readers that…
Books A Review of “Christ Alone” by Stephen Wellum 23 Oct 2017 In celebrating the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation we want to do more than simply remember what the Reformers taught, we want to embrace the truth of what they…
Books A Review of “The Soul of Shame” by Curt Thompson 16 Oct 2017 All counseling is theological in nature. Not everyone agrees with that statement, but it’s true. After all, we are dealing with the nature of man, the structure of our world,…
Books A Review of “God Is” by Mark Jones 2 Oct 2017 A good devotional is hard to find. At least it is for me. Often devotionals appear to me trite, simplistic, and lacking in helpful application. They are theological shallow and…
Books A Review of “Practicing the Power” by Sam Storms 26 Sep 2017 What would it look like to exercise the charismatic gifts in the life of the church in a way that is consistent with Scripture? This is a somewhat difficult question…
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