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A Year with God by Richard Foster (Julia L. Roller, ed.)
I have long been a fan of Richard Foster starting back with the classic Celebration of Discipline (now a 25th anniversary edition) and the aptly named Devotional Classics. But I will admit that,...
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Radical by David Platt
Cover via Amazon This book was provided for review by the WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group I will confess I have always been a little defensive about books that approach economics or American...
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In the Mail: Original Sinners: A New Interpretation of Genesis
Original Sinners: A New Interpretation of Genesis by John R Coats Publishers Weekly An entertaining narrative voice, personal reflections from the author’s life and insightful interpretations combine...
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Original Sinners: A New Interpretation of Genesis by John R. Coats
When it first came in the mail I didn’t think I would read Original Sinners: A New Interpretation of Genesis. It is written by a man who has lost his faith – who no longer sees the Bible as the Word of...
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Revelation for Everyone by N.T. Wright
As I mentioned in my review of Mercury Falls, I have been reading the final volume in N.T. Wright’s New Testament for Everyone series, Revelation for Everyone. Here is a a description of this series:...
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Stories from the Bible illustrated by Lisbeth Zwerger
As longtime readers know, I am fascinated by fairy tales, folktales, myths and classic stories. Combine these with great illustrations and quality packaging and I can’t resist. Award winning...
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Kindle Quick Hits: Junia Is Not Alone
What I had intended to be a series of posts over a couple of days rather typically turned into one post and then nothing. So here is the very belated continuation of Kindle Quick Hits … Scott McKnight...
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The One Year Chronological Bible NLT (New Living Translation)
One of the New Year’s Resolutions I actually kept in 2012 was reading the Bible in its entirety. The format I used for that was the The One Year Chronological Bible in the New Living Translation on my...
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Noah’s Ark – Heinz Janisch (Adapter), Lisbeth Zwerger (Illustrator)
As long time readers know, I am a big fan of Lizbeth Zwerger and have been collecting her books at library sale and used book stores for a while now. This weekend I got lucky again and found Noah’s...
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Rapture Practice by Aaron Hartzler
I am not a big reader of memoirs. Just not something I usually enjoy. Short biographies of historical figures? Yes. Memoirs, no. But when asked about Rapture Practice I was intrigued. Mostly because...
View ArticleA Long Faithfulness: The Case for Christian Perseverance by Scot McKnight
If you find these theological debates and discussion interesting, this essay will likely be worth a read. Obviously, if you have a strong opinion about the issue that will color your reaction. if you...
View ArticleThoughts to Make Your Heart Sing by Sally Lloyd-Jones
It is a book that introduces children to the character and nature of God in an inspirational and devotional way using images, phrases and a poetic sense. And it really does capture the grace, love and...
View ArticleJesus Is Better than You Imagined by Jonathan Merritt
An earnest and heartfelt exploration of Merritt's spiritual journey but also an odd blend of Southern Baptist evangelical culture and progressive attempts to rework faith in light of modern experience...
View ArticleScripture and the Authority of God by N.T. Wright
I found it to be an interesting and thought-provoking look at the subject of the authority of scripture. Anyone wrestling with the place of scripture in the life of the church and in the wider world...
View ArticleThe First Time We Saw Him by Matt Mikalatos
If you are interested in a creative and well intentioned attempt to place the life of Jesus into the language and culture of today, you will enjoy this book. But if, like me, you are looking for...
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Liar and Spy by Rebecca Stead
An excellent middle grade novel. Strong central character with a great voice. Stead artfully and insightfully explores the challenges of school, families, and friendship. She does so with humor and...
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Quick Take and Star Ratings Added to Reviews
Decided to add a quick take review and rating element to book reviews. Seemed like it might be a handy way to summarize up front before adding my often stream of consciousness and meandering thoughts....
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Andrew Perriman on justification by faith
Reformed theology regards justification by faith as a central soteriological principle that determines the final destiny of the individual. It stands in absolute antithesis to the supposedly universal...
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Meet Brock Clarke (The Happiest People in the World)
Via Book Page (I am reading The Happiest People in the World at the moment so if you wonder why all the Brock Clarke links …)
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Surprised by Scripture: Engaging Contemporary Issues by N.T. Wright
Wright wants to use what historical research might teach us, and read scripture as its authors intended rather than with the philosophical assumptions of the modern age. He seeks to navigate between...
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