BOOK REVIEWS – Page 60 – Veritas et Lux

How Joyful People Think – Jamie Rasmussen (2018)

Jamie Rasmussen, How Joyful People Think (Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2018), 184. “All joy reminds. It is never a possession, always a desire for something longer ago or further away or still about to be,” writes C.S. Lewis. Joy is that illusive quality that all people search for but so few actually discover. Jamie RasmussenContinue reading “How Joyful People Think – Jamie Rasmussen (2018)”

Biblical and Theological Studies: A Student’s Guide – Michael Wilkins & Erik Thoennes

Michael J. Wilkins & Erik Thoennes, Biblical and Theological Studies (Wheaton: Crossway, 2018), 127 pp. Almost thirty-five years ago, I sat in my first undergraduate Bible course. It was a steep uphill climb that involved a whole new vocabulary. Those days were both exciting and daunting. One of the missing pieces of my education wasContinue reading “Biblical and Theological Studies: A Student’s Guide – Michael Wilkins & Erik Thoennes”

Reforming Joy – Tim Chester (2018)

Tim Chester, Reforming Joy (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2018), 103 pp. Reforming Joy: A Conversation Between Paul, the Reformers, and the Church Today invites readers on a journey through the book of Galatians. Tim Chester uses the context of the Protestant Reformation as a springboard to unpack two primary themes, namely, faith in Christ and lifeContinue reading “Reforming Joy – Tim Chester (2018)”

Passion in the Pulpit – Jerry Vines and Adam Dooley (2018)

Jerry Vines & Adam B. Dooley, Passion in the Pulpit: How to Exegete the Emotion of Scripture (Chicago: Moody Press, 2018), 206 pp. “If the great things of the Christian faith are rightly understood, they will affect the heart.” When Jonathan Edwards penned these words in 1746, he did not intend to spark controversy. HisContinue reading “Passion in the Pulpit – Jerry Vines and Adam Dooley (2018)”

High Impact Teams – Lance Witt

Lance Witt, High Impact Teams: Where Healthy Meets High Performance (Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2018), 298 pp. High Impact Teams by Lance Witt took me by complete surprise. Each year I read several books on leadership. On first glance, the book seemed a bit bland and appeared to offer very little in terms of practicalContinue reading “High Impact Teams – Lance Witt”

When I Am Afraid – Edward T. Welch (2010)

When I Am Afraid by Edward T. Welch is a short book. It is also a very powerful book. The author sets forth his intended goals at the beginning of the book. You want to hone your spiritual instincts so that you turn to Christ when anxious thoughts arise. You want to know what JesusContinue reading “When I Am Afraid – Edward T. Welch (2010)”

Depression, Anxiety, and the Christian Life – Michael Lundy (2018)

Michael S. Lundy, Depression, Anxiety, and the Christian Life (Wheaton: Crossway, 2018), 182 pp. Depression, Anxiety, and the Christian Life by Michael S. Lundy addresses an important topic that afflicts many people. The vicious tentacles of depression and anxiety threatens to squeeze the life out of unwilling victims. For some, hope and relief seem lightContinue reading “Depression, Anxiety, and the Christian Life – Michael Lundy (2018)”

The Call – Os Guinness

Os Guinness, The Call (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2018), 247 pp. Twenty years ago, Os Guinness penned The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life. Since the release of his timely book, the matter of vocation has been at the center of many lectures and discussions. Thomas Nelson recently repackaged The Call whichContinue reading “The Call – Os Guinness”

The Preacher’s Catechism – Lewis Allen (2018)

Allen Lewis, The Preacher’s Catechism (Wheaton: Crossway, 2018), 216 pp. I am a big fan of catechisms. So when I learned about The Preacher’s Catechism by Lewis Allen, I was intrigued. Actually, I jumped at the chance to read and review this book. Little did I know that this powerful little book would break meContinue reading “The Preacher’s Catechism – Lewis Allen (2018)”