Books A Review of “Warfield on the Christian Life” by Fred Zaspel 9 May 2016 B.B. Warfield, the great Princeton theologian of the 19th century, has sometimes been hailed as a scholastic theologian. A scholar interested purely in the academics of dogmatics, not the kind…
Books A Review of “Habits of Grace” by David Mathis 2 May 2016 The concept of "habit" is seeing a bit of a resurgence among philosophers and theologians. Thomas Aquinas, centuries ago, had emphasized the importance of spiritual habits, but the concept has…
Books A Review of “A Theology of Biblical Counseling” by Heath Lambert 25 Apr 2016 "Counseling is a theological discipline." That statement captures the very heart of Lambert's book. It is also, he says, the most "controversial part of this book" (11). Despite what many…
Books A Review of “When I am Afraid” by Edward T. Welch 18 Apr 2016 Change is never as simple as "step-by-step" guides suggest. Change is hard work which involves assistance and consistency over time. Yet, we must all make steps towards progress. Ed Welch…
Books A Review of “Running Scared” by Ed Welch 11 Apr 2016 The greatest help the believer has to their struggle with fear or worry is the God of rest and peace. In Running Scared Ed Welch seeks to apply the truths…
Books A Review of “Living Without Worry” by Tim Lane 4 Apr 2016 I counsel more people on the issue of anxiety than nearly any other issue. Worry is common to us all, and its ubiquity makes it a great target for a…
Books A Review of “Addictions” by Edward T. Welch 28 Mar 2016 Does the Bible actually speak to the issue of addictions? That's one of the common questions - or perhaps it's more accurate to say veiled accusations - that I get…
Books A Review of “The Recovery Minded Church” by Jonathan Benz and Kristina Robb-Dover 14 Mar 2016 She did not fit the stereotype of an addict. This 24-year-old girl was articulate, intelligent, and pretty. She seemed smart and full of potential, but she was also addicted to…
Books A Review of “Who Shall Ascend the Mountain of the Lord?” by L. Michael Morales 7 Mar 2016 The book of Leviticus in the Old Testament has for far too long not received its due attention. L. Michael Morales explores rather brilliantly and comprehensively its central role in…
Books A Review of “Strength in Numbers” by Mark Shaw 4 Mar 20164 Mar 2016 When I finally realized what Ephesians 4 was calling me to I was shocked. There Paul writes that God has given to the church pastors in order that they might…
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