Books A Review of “Marriage Conflict” by Steve Hoppe 30 Sep 2020 It's hard to find decent couples' devotionals. Often they are light on Scriptural exegesis, heavy on anecdotal stories, and so general as to be simplistic. That's why Steve Hoppe's 31…
Books A Review of “The Color of Compromise” by Jemar Tisby 21 Sep 2020 "I think knowing one's history leads one to act in a more enlightened fashion." That line from black historian John Hope Franklin captures well the heart of Tisby's motivation in…
Books A Review of “God of All Comfort” by Scott Harrower 10 Sep 2020 Interdisciplinary studies offer some of the most refreshing insights into a subject matter. That is even more significant when one of those studies is theology. Theology, once called the Queen…
Books A Review of “Gentle and Lowly” by Dane Ortlund 27 Jul 2020 There are a handful of books out there that have dramatically changed the way I read the Scriptures. It's not always in the form of brand new knowledge, but rather…
Books A Review of “On the Road with Saint Augustine” by James K.A. Smith 14 Jul 2020 Augustine stands as one of those towering figures of Western Christian history who is often mentioned, but rarely read. Many church-goers might be able to tell you who he was,…
Books A Review of “Kierkegaard: A Christian Missionary to Christians” by Mark Tietjen 16 Jun 2020 What has 1800s Denmark to do with Jerusalem? It was the church father Tertullian who originally asked that question of Athens, determining that philosophy was something of a threat to…
Books A Review of “Am I Just My Brain?” by Sharon Dirckx 1 Jun 2020 Neuroscience is advancing human understanding of the brain in profound ways. These explorations present us with not simply greater insight in understanding the inner works of the brain, but also…
Books A Review of “The Whole Armor of God” by Iain Duguid 31 Mar 2020 Paul's discussion of the armor of God in Ephesians 6 is a passage of Scripture that preaches well. It inspires believers in their battle against sin and Satan. It's a…
Books A Review of “Hearers and Doers” by Kevin Vanhoozer 23 Mar 2020 Kevin Vanhoozer is one of the most thought-provoking, creative, and brilliant theologians alive. I have loved his work and often been challenged to rethink things in light of his theological…
Books A Review of “Loving Your Community” by Stephen Viars 16 Mar 202016 Mar 2020 Community outreach and theological depth are, sadly, not often combined into one church. More often than not a church emphasizes either strong doctrinal teaching or social ministry. Faith Church in…
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