The 77’s first album was originally released in 1983. So why review an album that is over forty years old? For starters, the album is now available on iTunes. So anyone that has an old crusty cassette and nothing to play it on should be very excited. Also, the iTunes release gives many listeners aContinue reading “The Seventy Sevens – Ping Pong Over the Abyss”
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Creeds, Confessions, and Catechisms – Chad Van Dixhoorn, Ed
Chad Van Dixhoorn, Ed. Creeds, Confessions, & Catechisms (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2022), 479 pp. Creeds, Confessions, & Catechisms is a compilation of the major historical documents that have nurtured the church for the past two thousand years. Chad Van Dixhoorn offers a short explanation of each document, giving the historical context and theological impetus forContinue reading “Creeds, Confessions, and Catechisms – Chad Van Dixhoorn, Ed”
Rejoice in God!
Open the morning newspaper. Watch the evening news. Pay careful attention to the culture that surrounds us. You will be prompted to protest. You will be cajoled to complain. You will feel the steady pull of pundits who invite you to join their campaign. Emotions will range from fear to frustration. Anger dominates much ofContinue reading “Rejoice in God!”
Redeeming Reason: A God-Centered Approach – Vern Poythress
Vern S. Poythress, Redeeming Reason: A God-Centered Approach (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2023), 181 pp. Vern S. Poythress never disappoints. His writing has encouraged the hearts and illumined the minds of God’s people for many years now. Dr. Poythress continues down the same path with his new work, Redeeming Reason: A God-Centered Approach. Poythress argues thatContinue reading “Redeeming Reason: A God-Centered Approach – Vern Poythress”
Everything is Spiritual – Rob Bell
Rob Bell, Everything is Spiritual (New York: St. Martin’s Publishing Group, 2020), 310 pp. In 2011, I reviewed Love Wins, my first book by Rob Bell. The piece prompted praise by conservatives and vicious scorn by progressive Christians and liberals. Whatever anyone thinks about Bell, one thing is for sure: the guy can write. HeContinue reading “Everything is Spiritual – Rob Bell”
A Black-And-White Proposal: Farewell To Fuzzy Thinking
Donald Miller raises the banner for “fuzzy thinking” in a blog post entitled, “The Problem with Black-and-White Thinking” (re-posted on relevantmagazine.com). His main thought: “Black-and-white, either-or thinking polarizes people and stunts progressive thought.” Additionally, he holds that this kind of thinking stunts our “ability to find truth.” DEFENDING THE GOOD IN MILLER’S PROPOSAL Miller admitsContinue reading “A Black-And-White Proposal: Farewell To Fuzzy Thinking”
Reformed Theology – Jonathan Master
Jonathan Master, Reformed Theology (Phillipsburg: P&R Publishing, 2023), 108 pp. Reformed Theology by Jonathan Master is a short and readable overview that guides people through the basics of this historical theological position. Masters summarizes Reformed theology by pointing readers to the so-called five points of Calvinism, which emerged at the Synod of Dort in 1618-1619.Continue reading “Reformed Theology – Jonathan Master”
Friendship with God – Mike McKinley
Mike McKinley, Friendship with God (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2023), 168 pp. The seventeenth-century theologian, John Owen wrote with biblical precision and melted the hearts of his readers. Owen’s deep understanding of God’s Word challenged and encouraged each person who was willing to take up the glorious task of reading his work. Almost four hundred yearsContinue reading “Friendship with God – Mike McKinley”
Resilient Faith – Lewis and Sarah Allen
Lewis & Sarah Allen, Resilient Faith (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2023), 228 pp. Resilient Faith: Learning to Rely on Jesus in the Struggles of Life by Lewis & Sarah Allen addresses the highs and lows of the Christian journey. The authors acknowledge that the Christian life can be exhausting. But at the same time, it isContinue reading “Resilient Faith – Lewis and Sarah Allen”
A Praying Church – Paul E. Miller
Paul E. Miller, A Praying Church: Becoming a People of Hope in a Discouraging World (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2023), 279 pp. Ask any Christian if they are satisfied with their prayer life. Ask any pastor if he is satisfied with the emphasis on prayer in the church he pastors. Most responses will be discouraging. HenceContinue reading “A Praying Church – Paul E. Miller”
Veritas et Lux 