that beat is constant, intermittent,
faster for you and the Eucharist.
slowed with borrowed babies,
for that is someone else’s time
All in Art
vocatio
if not now, later, then?
carry on as you were.
doing this given work
in quietness not my own but His
and, at the last, in joy.
Book Review: Global Evangelicalism (editors Donald M. Lewis & Richard V. Pierard)
Global Evangelicalism is a fascinating and educational coverage of a very broad subject. Though the sheer amount of information makes this difficult to read straight through, the material is excellent for classrooms and continual resource.
Book Review: Beyond Bumper Sticker Ethics
Beyond Bumper Sticker Ethics is phenomenal as classroom material to introduce ethics.
Book Review: Taking Christian Moral Thought Seriously (editor Jeremy A. Evans)
Taking Christian Moral Thought Seriously is one of the most important introductory books on practical ethics that can be read for conservative laymen and pastors. This book’s niche is Southern Baptists but it expands beyond many traditional boxes in exceptional ways.
Hospitality, Gifts and Pagan Literature
The fact is hospitality is a central theme to the scriptures, particularly in the ways that it points to the incarnation and God's desire to once again dwell with
on insomnia and life
when you sleep maybe two hours near dawn
and how doing anything at all is brave and stern.
Review of Psalm 23 Illustrated
With how regularly we might be reading this King James Version of Psalm 23, our timetable of hiding it in our children’s hearts may prove drastically diminished!
Book Review: Spurgeon's Sorrows by Zack Eswine
This short book should be read by individuals who suffer from depression, their family and friends, and counseling ministers.
Book Review: From Tablet to Table by Leonard Sweet
Yet for all the good points, From Tablet to Table seems written to present a mild, tamed version of what Christ presented. Sweet has brought to the forefront contextual application while leaving behind the Biblical texts.
Book Review: Discovering Delight – 31 Meditations on Loving God’s Law
Those who read the book will discover a lot to delight in. However, with the truncated view of God’s law set forth, readers will likely find delight in the standard individualistic “Law Gospel” presentation they are familiar with in their Presbyterian or reformed baptist churches.
Book Review: A Father's Love by David Miles
I really cannot be complimentary enough about this little series of children’s reading books.
Book Review: The Way of Salvation in the Lutheran Church by G.H. Gerberding
Evangelicals seeking "revival" will likely feel disappointed with how ordinary the answers are from traditional Christianity. I love it and I love this book.
Book Review: Language for God in Patristic Tradition by Mark Sheridan
While a valuable experience over all, it would have been better served if author Mark Sheridan has provided less of his contrasting opinions without more time spent explaining his conflicts and concerns. Still, Language for God is valuable for student and pastors seeking different approaches for talking about God and teaching from the Scriptures.
Book Review: NASB Note-Taker's Bible
Zondervan’s NASB Note-Taker’s Bible is efficient for the task. Despite multiple areas where the Bible could be enhanced, avid note takers will find ample amounts of writing space without a cumbersome Bible experience.
Book Review: Reformation Commentary on Scripture: Philippians & Colossians (editor Graham Tomlin)
Each individual volume compiles written commentary or relevant allusions from multiple writers, pastors, theologians, and teachers. In the case of the Reformation Commentary, the wide range of Reformed voice is capable of shining valuable light on the texts of Scripture.
Book Review: Theology's Epistemological Dilemma
"For Barth, we cannot afford to be epistemological semi-Pelagians." (211)
Book Review: God Dwells Among Us by G.K. Beale and Mitchell Kim
The term “biblical theology” can be intimidating. So referring to God Dwells Among Us as a “biblical theology” may turn away the very laymen for whom it was written.
Top Five Non-Fiction Books I Read in 2014
These books had a big impact on my 2014 so if any of them sound intriguing to you then I bet they will have a strong impact on your 2015 if you read them!
Top Five Fiction Books I Read in 2014
Like all great fiction it stretches beyond our mental capacity to comprehend and draws us into the divine; something Lewis is uniquely capable of!