Whether introducing or revisiting the creation story children of all ages are sure to recognize with joy the glory of God’s creation in Let There Be Light.
All in Art
Book Review: Faith, Freedom, and the Spirit by Paul Molnar
“To those who sincerely believe that some apologetic approach to theology built on general human experience, history, psychology, sociology or philosophy is required before engaging in a strictly dogmatic theology, this book will certainly offer a challenge” (419).
Book Review: Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory by Jerry Walls
Heaven, Hell and Purgatory is worth a slow read. The investigation and dismantling of secular philosophies will benefit all Christians. The distinctions made concerning purgatory will benefit inquisitive and open Protestants.
Book Review: You and Your Household by Gregg Strawbridge
Strawbridge provides a veteran presentation of the historic Reformed position on infant baptism. Strawbridge demonstrates that covenantal thinking encapsulates all of God’s dealing with mankind. Infant baptism is the natural, logical, and biblical conclusion to consistent covenantal thinking. You and Your Household is written with clarity and is a great primer.
Book Review: The Future of Evangelical Theology
Book Review: God’s Battle Plan for the Mind
Biblical Meditation presents a cohesive, persuasive look at the Puritan practice of meditation, a practice uniting heart and mind to “wholeheartedly integrate doctrine with living” (1). Godly men set an example of meditation, and Saxton encourages the Christian today to follow in their footsteps.
Book Review: Miracles of Jesus by David Miles
While the story itself is inferior to other portions of the Adventure Bible I Can Read! Series, it remains part of a valuable and appreciated addition to our library.
vocatio redux
that beat is constant, intermittent,
faster for you and the Eucharist.
slowed with borrowed babies,
for that is someone else’s time
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.