Asides… Luther Is My Homeboy: Bibliography 28 Dec 2011 Luther is one of the most fascinating figures from history that I have ever read and studied. I love reading about him, reading him, and learning from him. So do…
Books… Theology And Semantics: A Review of “The Next Christians” by Gabe Lyons 26 Dec 201127 Dec 2011 Christendom is dead! It died somewhat slowly, like Brittany's career, but it had died just the same. Any illusions that the world had that our country was a Christian nation…
Books… When You Assume…: A Review of “Beyond Foundationalism” by Stanley Grenz and John Franke 19 Dec 201120 Dec 2011 We've all been warned of the real dangers of assumptions. The old adage about making assumptions is usually true. It's not possible, of course, to dispense with all assumptions, but…
Books The Other Reason: Why I Don’t Like “Your Best Life Now” 12 Dec 201113 Dec 2011 Due to my wife having surgery last week I was unable to finish reading Grenz and Franke. The review will be ready next week, but in the meantime enjoy this reflection on Osteen's…
Asides… Currently Reading 8 Dec 2011 I am in the midst of some interesting research and so I am re-visiting one book that deal with postmodern theological methodology, and looking into another that attempts to develop…
Asides… Gender and Rhetoric 8 Dec 2011 I am not exactly a Feminist. I firmly believe that women have been undervalued and silenced in the church. I am not sure that it has always been intentional throughout…
Books… A Goal Bigger Than “Church”: A Review of “The Tangible Kingdom” by Hugh Halter and Matt Smay 5 Dec 20116 Dec 2011 I don't think there is anyone who I agree with 100%. I am not sure I even agree with myself 100% of the time. I certainly don't agree with everything…
Asides… The Theology of Jonathan Edwards 1 Dec 2011 Justin Taylor highlights a new book that has just come out on the theology of Jonathan Edwards. Edwards has been hailed as America's greatest theologian and interest in him has…
Asides… Kindle Book Deals for Cyber Monday 28 Nov 2011 Steve McCoy has conveniently organized a list of cheap Cyber Monday Deals for Kindle. There's some great options if your theology reader. Also, on a related note, you should check…
Books… A Word You Can Read: A Review of “The Doctrine of the Word of God” by John Frame 28 Nov 201129 Nov 2011 I think I am safe to say that no single theologian has had more of a profound impact on me than has John Frame, Professor of Systematic Theology and Philosophy…