Mark Vroegop, Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy (Wheaton: Crossway, 2019), 211 pp. Life is a series of events that is filled with moments of intense joy and seasons of pain and suffering. Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop is concerned with the later. The author is acutely aware that people who live in a fallenContinue reading “Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy – Mark Vroegop”
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Finding Quiet – J.P. Moreland (2019)
J.P. Moreland, Finding Quiet (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2019), 225 pp. J.P. Moreland is one of the most influential Christian philosophers and thinkers of our generation. His writing has wielded a powerful influence in my life for nearly twenty-five years. His most recent book, Finding Quiet, is his most personal, transparent book to date. In FindingContinue reading “Finding Quiet – J.P. Moreland (2019)”
None Greater: The Undomesticated Attributes of God – Matthew Barrett
Matthew Barrett, None Greater: The Undomesticated Attributes of God (Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2019), 283 pp. None Greater: The Undomesticated Attributes of God by Matthew Barrett is a book for our times. Better put, it is a book that is desperately needed in this generation. Many books that explore the subject of theology proper areContinue reading “None Greater: The Undomesticated Attributes of God – Matthew Barrett”
Reformed Systematic Theology – Volume 1: God and Revelation – Joel Beeke and Paul Smalley
Joel R. Beeke & Paul M. Smalley, Reformed Systematic Theology – Volume 1: God and Revelation (Wheaton: Crossway, 2019), 1213 pp. Our generation is fraught with challenges that militate against the Christian faith. We are constantly battling heresy, both inside and outside the church. The propagation of lies is commonplace and the repudiation of truthContinue reading “Reformed Systematic Theology – Volume 1: God and Revelation – Joel Beeke and Paul Smalley”
Competing Spectacles: Treasuring Christ in the Media Age – Tony Reinke
Tony Reinke, Competing Spectacles: Treasuring Christ in the Media Age (Wheaton: Crossway, 2019), 154 pp. We live in an increasingly visual culture. As a pastor, I hear the relentless sound of the postmodern drumbeat: “The average person cannot sit through a forty-five-minute sermon,” I’m told. Yet that same person will sit in a dark roomContinue reading “Competing Spectacles: Treasuring Christ in the Media Age – Tony Reinke”
Vulnerable – Raleigh Sadler (2019)
Raleigh Sadler, Vulnerable (Nashville: B&H Publishing Group, 2019), 267 pp. “Preach the gospel – and if necessary use words.” This pithy quote by St. Francis of Assisi has captured the hearts and minds of many. The sentiment sounds right and may even feel right but fails in the final analysis to do justice to theContinue reading “Vulnerable – Raleigh Sadler (2019)”
A Company of Heroes: Portraits From the Gospel’s Global Advance – Tim Keesee (2019)
Tim Keesee, A Company of Heroes: Portraits From the Gospel’s Global Cause (Wheaton: Crossway, 2019), 286 pp. Most young people aspire to be like someone. The people they emulate are athletes, rock stars, and actors. These people serve as heroes to the upcoming generation. But Tim Keesee has a different set of heroes in mind.Continue reading “A Company of Heroes: Portraits From the Gospel’s Global Advance – Tim Keesee (2019)”
When Faith Fails – Dominic Done (2019)
Dominic Done, When Faith Fails: Finding God in the Shadow of Doubt (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2019, 211 pp. When Faith Fails by Dominic Done is a book that addresses the epidemic of doubt that plagues many people. The subtitle accurately expresses the heart of the book – “Finding God in the Shadow of Doubt.” TheContinue reading “When Faith Fails – Dominic Done (2019)”
The Good Life – Tim Savage (2019)
Tim Savage, The Good Life: The Surprising Riches Available in Christ (Wheaton: Crossway, 2019), 163 pp. All people seek happiness. Blaise Pascal reminds us, “All men seek happiness. This is without exception. Whatever different means they employ, they all tend to this end … This is the motive of every action of every man, evenContinue reading “The Good Life – Tim Savage (2019)”
Discipling in a Multicultural World – Adith Fernando (2019)
Ajith Fernando, Discipling in a Multicultural World (Wheaton: Crossway, 2019), 288 pp. Discipling in a Multicultural World by Adith Fernando compressive work that describes the essence of the discipling process. Fernando brings a wealth of experience as a longtime director of Youth for Christ in Sri Lanka. His expansive knowledge and lengthy tenure provide aContinue reading “Discipling in a Multicultural World – Adith Fernando (2019)”
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