"Watch your life and doctrine closely"
It’s popular to bash the church. I’ve seen stories of minor inconveniences or misunderstandings in the church posted on social media. Within minutes, there are numerous likes and a litany of attacks about how awful the church is. In our culture, being judgmental is considered a major sin, unless you are judging the church. Then,…
Each year I like to share some of my favorite books I read over the past year. I wasn’t planning on reading a lot of biographies this year, but it seemed to be an unplanned theme. If you haven’t read any of these, be sure to check them out! Einstein: His Life and Universe by…
It’s time for the annual lists of favorite books read this year! If you are hoping to read more in 2024, or you are looking for gifts for a reader, I hope this list is helpful for you. These are not necessarily new books (though some are) but books that I personally read this year….
‘Tis the season for “best of the year” lists! So, without further ado, here are a few of my favorite reads for 2021 in no particular order: Deep Discipleship by J.T English How can churches develop deep disciples in a time when so many are highly influenced by social media, the news, etc? English precisely…
The strangeness of 2020 stretches even as far as my reading list. One would think extra time at home would lead to more books being read to completion, however, it seems both my brain and my reading list were scattered and random this year. If you, like me, are trying to get into a better…
I often hear people say they don’t care much about history. There was a time when I would have said something similar. However, I eventually learned that my dislike for history was actually a dislike for boring history books. I had been scarred by reading dry textbooks that overwhelmed me with dates and facts without…
One of the most famous passages of scripture is found in Exodus 20:1-2: the Ten Commandments. Whether it be from the old Charlton Heston movie or battles over statues in government buildings, most people are aware of the Ten Commandments. However, while we may be familiar with the concept, we’re not as apt to see…
The following is a book review on Lloyd-Jones On the Christian Life by Jason Meyer originally published on Servants of Grace: Tightrope walkers amaze me. I marvel at the ability to concentrate and balance on such a small wire while certain death awaits the slightest mishap. They must keep their center mass balanced perfectly over the…