Like a vicious boa constrictor, depression slowly squeezes hope from its victims. Some people struggle in the shadows; others seek help from a counselor, pastor, or physician. Joey Tomlinson’s new book, The Day of Trouble, addresses the topic of depression with biblical clarity and pastoral sensitivity. Tomlinson acknowledges that depression may stem from personal sin. ButContinue reading “The Day of Trouble – Joey Tomlinson (2022)”
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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”
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”
What Does the Bible Teach About Transgenderism? – Owen Strachan & Gavin Peacock (2020)
Owen Strachan & Gavin Peacock, What Does the Bible Teach About Transgenderism? (Geanies House, Fear, Ross-shire: Christian Focus Publication, 2020), 162 pp. “Transgenderism is a new term for an old sin.” This idea lies at the core of Owen Strachan and Gavin Peacock’s book, What Does the Bible Teach About Transgenderism? The third book inContinue reading “What Does the Bible Teach About Transgenderism? – Owen Strachan & Gavin Peacock (2020)”
Good and Angry – David Powlison
David Powlison, Good and Angry Greensboro: New Growth Press, 2016, 246 pp. $17.99 Anger is a subject that most people can relate to. Many people battle a problem with chronic anger that lashes out at others and demands that specific needs be met or this high-toxic anger will continue to escalate. David Powlison address theContinue reading “Good and Angry – David Powlison”
GOD’S LOVE: BETTER THAN UNCONDITIONAL – David Powlison (2001)
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 (2001)”
INSTRUMENTS IN THE REDEEMER’S HANDS – Paul David Tripp (2002)
Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands by Paul David Tripp is a superb introduction to biblical counseling. However, Tripp’s book should not be confined to a mere counseling resource. Rather, his work is about the simplicity of personal ministry. It is call to live a life that is rooted in the reality of God’s Word. Additionally,Continue reading “INSTRUMENTS IN THE REDEEMER’S HANDS – Paul David Tripp (2002)”
Veritas et Lux 