Weekly Recap, May 4
We had another Bonus Summary this week, this time looking at DARK AGENDA, an interesting book about the political forces opposed to the Christian Right and the Christian Faith.
Book Notice: JUST WORDS?, by Paul Helm
A Brief Book Notice from Books at a Glance This book by Paul Helm helps us understand a foundational part of Christian doctrine: Revelation. The book is unashamedly and delightfully doctrinal in nature. 'Doctrine' is the body of truths…
Book Notice: THAT HIDEOUS STRENGTH: HOW THE WEST LOST
A Brief Book Notice from Books At a Glance By Fred Zaspel There are few people in this world who grasp and keep the pulse of culture and then explain it all so the rest of us can get…
Weekly Recap, April 27
Our summary this week is a fascinating look into Calvin’s impact on economics.
Weekly Recap, April 20
A blessed Holy Week to all of you. He is Risen!
Book Notice: RESURRECTION LIFE IN A WORLD OF SUFFERING: 1 PETER (GOSPEL COALITION (WOMEN’S INITIATIVES)), by D. A. Carson and Kathleen Nielson
A Brief Book Notice from Books at a Glance “He has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” 1 Peter 1:3 The book of 1 Peter offers a…
Book Notice: THE SUBVERSIVE PURITAN: ROGER WILLIAMS AND FREEDOM OF CONSCIENCE, by Mostyn Roberts
A Brief Book Notice from Books at a Glance How shall we live together in the light of our very deep differences? Christian author Os Guinness has said this is the greatest problem facing the United States today and…
Book Notice: DISCOVERING THE GOOD LIFE: THE SURPRISING RICHES AVAILABLE IN CHRIST, by Tim Savage
A Brief Book Notice from Books at a Glance We're all searching for "the good life." Too often, however, we encounter discouragement, failure, broken relationships, guilt, and dashed dreams, all of which leave us yearning for more. In this…
Weekly Recap, April 13
We went heavy on Book Notices this week because we’ve found so many titles we want you to know about. Check them out!
Book Notice: ROMANS (ZONDERVAN EXEGETICAL COMMENTARY ON THE NEW TESTAMENT), by Frank S. Thielman
A Brief Book Notice from Books at a Glance This series is designed for those who know biblical languages. It is written primarily for the pastor and Bible teacher, not for the scholar. That is, the aim is not…
Book Notice: I SAW THE LORD: A BIBLICAL THEOLOGY OF VISION, by Abner Chou
A Brief Book Notice from Books At a Glance Fred Zaspel Someone just recently pointed me to this book – a delightful survey / synopsis of the visions of Isaiah, Ezekiel, Daniel, Paul, and John. Contents 1 Introduction…
Book Notice: UNTANGLING EMOTIONS: “GOD’S GIFT OF EMOTIONS,” by J. Alasdair Groves and Winston T. Smith
A Brief Book Notice from Books at a Glance Our emotions are complex. Some of us seem able to ignore our feelings, while others feel controlled by them. But most of us would admit that we don’t always know…
Book Notice: DARK CLOUDS, DEEP MERCY: DISCOVERING THE GRACE OF LAMENT, by Mark Vroegop
A Brief Book Notice from Books at a Glance Lament is how you live between the poles of a hard life and trusting God's goodness. Lament is how we bring our sorrow to God--but it is a neglected dimension…
Weekly Recap, April 6
Book Notice: HOW SHALL THEY HEAR? WHY NON-PREACHERS NEED TO KNOW WHAT PREACHING IS, by Ryan M. McGraw
A Brief Book Notice from Books at a Glance The author s aim in this book is to reach non-preachers with a message about the importance of preaching, but in doing so he has written a book which will…
Book Notice: INDISPENSABLE: THE BASICS OF CHRISTIAN BELIEF, by David P. Cassidy
A Brief Book Notice from Books at a Glance The Christian faith involves many different elements: a breathtaking sacrifice, an unshakable hope, a daily fight—and more. Each is critical to our salvation and essential to the shape and purpose…
Book Notice: WORK: ITS PURPOSE, DIGNITY, AND TRANSFORMATION, by Daniel M. Doriani
A Brief Book Notice from Books at a Glance Whether you're teaching children in a preschool, operating a cash register at a fast-food restaurant, or performing complex surgeries in emergency situations, you have the power to change the world.…
Weekly Recap, March 30
We hope you had a lovely first week of Spring!