David Murray, Why Is My Teenager Feeling Like This? A Guide for Helping Teens Through Anxiety & Depression (Wheaton: Crossway, 2020), 140 pp. David Murray’s newest book, Why is My Teenager Feeling Like This? A Guide for Helping Teens Through Anxiety & Depression could not have come at a better time. The COVID-19 pandemic hasContinue reading “Why is My Teenager Feeling Like This? A Guide for Helping Teens Through Anxiety & Depression – David Murray”
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God’s Love: Better Than Unconditional – David Powlison
How many times have you uttered the words, “God’s love is unconditional?” Yet the term is strangely absent from Scripture. One might argue that other terms are absent as well, like “Trinity” and “hypostatic union.” Of course, the terms are missing but the truth of the Trinity and the hypostatic union are clearly taught.Continue reading “God’s Love: Better Than Unconditional – David Powlison”
77’s – Ping Pong Over the Abyss (1983)
The 77’s first album was originally released in 1983. So why review an album that is almost thirty years old? For starters, Michael Roe decided to make the album available on iTunes a few weeks ago. So anyone that has an old crusty cassette and nothing to play it on should be very excited. Also,Continue reading “77’s – Ping Pong Over the Abyss (1983)”
Finding Truth – Nancy Pearcey
Finding Truth, by Nancy Pearcey is another fine contribution that deserves to be read. The author maintains with Romans 1 that all people have access to general revelation. As such: We all have access to evidence for God through creation. We all suppress the evidence for God from creation. We all create idols to takeContinue reading “Finding Truth – Nancy Pearcey”
When Character Was King: A Story of Ronald Reagan – Peggy Noonan (2001)
A number of years ago, I began devouring books about my favorite president. When Character Was King by Peggy Noonan emerges as one of the most thoughtful and inspiring books about the former president. Noonan paints a compelling portrait of President Reagan; a portrait that is an exceedingly human portrayal of a man who fearedContinue reading “When Character Was King: A Story of Ronald Reagan – Peggy Noonan (2001)”
The End of Creation: Soli Deo Gloria
The Sum of the Matter The first verse in the Bible is a monumental statement that reverberates with earth-shattering implications for the formation of a Christian worldview: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth” (Gen. 1:1, ESV). Do not miss the magnitude of this statement. Do not downplay the significance of thisContinue reading “The End of Creation: Soli Deo Gloria”
No Shortcut to Success: A Manifesto for Modern Missions – Matt Rhodes
Matt Rhodes, No Shortcut to Success: A Manifesto for Modern Missions (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2022), 270 pp. The mandate to proclaim the gospel to the nations is clearly set forth in Scripture. A plethora of mission boards and organizations have been launched in an effort to obey the Great Commission. Matt Rhodes’ book, No ShortcutContinue reading “No Shortcut to Success: A Manifesto for Modern Missions – Matt Rhodes”
Unified – Tim Scott & Trey Gowdy
Tim Scott & Trey Gowdy, Unified (Carol Stream: Tyndale, 2018), 220 pp. We may live in one of the most divided times in American history. The cultural climate is rising without any hope of resolution in sight. Senator Tim Scott and Congressman, Trey Goudy recognize the problems in our land. Yet, they both have aContinue reading “Unified – Tim Scott & Trey Gowdy”
The Gathering Storm – Albert Mohler
R. Albert Mohler, The Gathering Storm (Nashville: Nelson Books, 2020), 223 pp. The postmodern clouds loom large over our heads. What Francis Schaeffer anticipated in the sixties and seventies in now upon us – in full force. What was once suspected has now arrived. The full force of secularism has invaded our culture and isContinue reading “The Gathering Storm – Albert Mohler”
Reviving the Lost Art of Letter Writing
Once there was a day when the nib of a pen would intersect with a piece of paper, revealing the contemplations of a thoughtful person. The end result would yield a letter that would inspire a willing recipient and breathe fresh courage into a human soul. Less than 200 years ago, letter-writing flourished in theContinue reading “Reviving the Lost Art of Letter Writing”
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