My wife and I were able to take a short trip two weeks ago in celebration of our 6th anniversary. On the way to our destination, we spent about 13 hours one day sitting on a train. In that time, we … Read more about Sex, Romance, and the Glory of God
How the Gospel Shapes and Transforms Parenting
It has only been a couple of weeks since I finished reading Gospel-Powered Parenting by William P. Farley, and I already feel like I'd benefit greatly from reading it again. In all … Read more about How the Gospel Shapes and Transforms Parenting
Free Book: A Hunger for God
"If we don't feel strong desires for the manifestation of the glory of God, it is not because we have drunk deeply and are satisfied. It is because we have nibbled so long at the table of the world. … Read more about Free Book: A Hunger for God
Free Book: A Sweet & Bitter Providence
Sex. Race. Risk. God. Those are the big bold words found on the back cover of John Piper's latest book, "A Sweet & Bitter Providence". Makes you wonder what the book is about, … Read more about Free Book: A Sweet & Bitter Providence
Frank Peretti & The Door in the Dragon’s Throat
I've been a fan of Frank Peretti since almost before I could read. For as long as I can remember, my brother and I have enjoyed his books and audio messages (we used to love listening to a … Read more about Frank Peretti & The Door in the Dragon’s Throat
The Martyr’s Song
"The Martyr's Song" is sort of a fictional sequel to Ted Dekker's non-fiction book "The Slumber of Christianity" (see my review). In it he tries to give a "real-life" example of what it means to … Read more about The Martyr’s Song
The Slumber of Christianity
(Since writing this review the other day, I have discovered another very good review of the book by Tim Challies.) I enjoyed "The Slumber of Christianity" and won't tell you … Read more about The Slumber of Christianity
More thoughts about It
I've been told by at least one person that my recent review of Craig Groeschel's book "It" (http://ow.ly/XiWB) was being too tough on him and his ministry. I … Read more about More thoughts about It
Why you shouldn’t read It
Today I finally managed (after struggling for months to find the motivation) to finish It, by Oklahoma City pastor Craig Groeschel. I was put off by this book from the very … Read more about Why you shouldn’t read It