It’s pretty rare that I come across a book I think every Christian should read, let alone every pastor or teacher! But I want to tell you about one — a book I found hard to put down. A book that… Read More ›
Resource Recommendations
Book Review: The Violence of the Biblical God by L. Daniel Hawk
Whenever I told people I was reading a new book about violence in the Bible, I inevitably got the same response: “There sure is a lot!” Understatement of the century! One barely makes it past the first few chapters of… Read More ›
Recommended Podcasts on Bible & Theology
What a crazy couple of weeks this has been! Our 9-month-old son just had his second surgery for his cleft palate (I’ve written a bit about our medical journey here, if you’d like to learn more). We’re thanking God that… Read More ›
Recommended Resources on Calvinism & Arminianism
Following up on my last post, I figured it would be good to give some recommend material for those who want to dig deeper into the topic of election/predestination, or into the debate between Calvinism and Arminianism in general. If… Read More ›
My Five Favorite Books on Discipleship and Spiritual Growth
There is seemingly no limit to the amount of literature on discipleship and spiritual growth out there. But not all of it is created equal. Here are the ones I’ve come to consider the “cream of the crop.”
Best Books to Help You Understand the Bible
Time for me to make a dramatic understatement: Approaching the Bible can be intimidating. Even now, with 10+ years of theological higher education under my belt, I have to be honest and say even I still sometimes get intimidated! But… Read More ›
Book Recommendation: Devo for the Rest of Us
Looking for a good daily devotional to help enrich your walk with God? I know one that I’d love to recommend to you! But first, can I make a confession? …I’m not usually a fan of daily devotional books. There,… Read More ›
Recommended Resources for New Believers
I’m the kind of person who hates going anywhere new without a clear set of directions. Guides, maps, and schedules make me much more comfortable whenever I’m embarking on a journey. So naturally when I first started my journey of… Read More ›