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Sacred Word, Broken Word: Preview
As I mentioned not too long ago, I have not been involved in much theological engagement the past couple of months. I simply wanted to read Scripture and more devotional books for a season. And that is...
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Strengthen Yourself in the Lord – by Bill Johnson
About 6 weeks ago, I shared that I had been a bit worn out with blogging and trying to stay up on all the theological banter of the day, both in reading and blogging. So I took a short break … Continue...
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Who’s Afraid of Postmodernism? (Part 1)
At my core, I consider myself a shepherd-teacher. And, hence, I would not classify myself a historian, biologist, political scientist, nor a philosopher. Still, at times, I try to engage in some of...
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Who’s Afraid of Postmodernism? (Part 2)
I’m in the midst of a 5-part series, particularly walking through Jamie Smith’s book, Who’s Afraid of Postmodernism: Taking Derrida, Lyotard and Foucault to Church. I am engaging with the 5 chapters of...
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The Contemplative Pastor
I have a newer favourite author. In the past, I have appreciated the writings of devotional writers like John Eldredge and Larry Crabb. I currently enjoy the theological writings of NT Wright and Scot...
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Junia Is Not Alone
Not too long ago, I finished a new little ebook written by Scot McKnight and published by Patheos Press. It is entitled Junia Is Not Alone. First off, the book is about 25-30 pages in normal length and...
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Sycamore Row – by John Grisham
This past weekend, I completed John Grisham’s most recent novel, Sycamore Row. I’ve read all his books (except for a couple of the children’s novels). This was truly an enjoyable read, mainly for 3...
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Slow Church: Cultivating Community in the Patient Way of Jesus
As I shared before on here, a couple of months ago, I received a review copy of a new release from IVP. The book is Slow Church: Cultivating Community in the Patient Way of Jesus, co-authored by...
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The Bible Tells Me So – Review
Not too long ago, I received a review copy of Peter Enns’ newest release, The Bible Tells Me So: Why Defending Scripture Has Made Us Unable to Read It. Thanks to HaperCollins for the book! As with most...
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Kingdom Conspiracy
A month or so ago, I received a review copy of Scot McKnight’s newest release through Brazos Press. It’s entitled Kingdom Conspiracy: Returning to the Radical Mission of the Local Church. McKnight is...
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Simply Good News
On Christmas Eve, a nice little gift arrived in the mail, thanks to HarperOne Publishers. It was N.T. Wright’s newest book, Simply Good News: Why the Gospel Is News and What Makes It Good. It’s set to...
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Top Books From 2014
As I (and many other bloggers) do as the year ends, here is a list of my top reads during 2014. Where possible, I’ll leave links to my reviews so you can get a better glimpse of the books, if so...
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Hans Küng on the Catholic Church
From beginning to end, Hans Küng’s book, The Catholic Church: A Short History, provides a critique of the Roman Catholic Church through and through. Yet, here is a voice from inside the ranks, if you...
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Transforming Mission
David Bosch’s Transforming Mission: Paradigm Shifts in Theology of Mission stands as a heavyweight in regards to historical-missiological studies. Matter of fact, anyone that wants to take up studies...
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Kingdom Conspiracy: Reflections
Back in fall, Brazos Press sent over a copy of Scot McKnight’s newest release, Kingdom Conspiracy: Returning to the Radical Mission of the Local Church. I am very grateful for the book, as I appreciate...
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God in My Everything
A few days ago I finished Ken Shigematsu’s, God in My Everything: How an Ancient Rhythm Helps Busy People Enjoy God. This was the first book to read for our cohort as we launched into the doctoral...
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A Fellowship of Differents
I recently received a copy of Scot McKnight’s newest release, A Fellowship of Differents: Showing the World God’s Design for Life Together. McKnight is one of the premier New Testament scholars of...
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Books That Compel Us to Return
There are books that you read and, when finished, place back on the shelf to never again pick up. There are books you read, find great enjoyment in them, and maybe have even sensed the words of impact...
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Mapping Your Academic Career
Recently, I received a review copy of a new title that came out this year, Gary Burge’s Mapping Your Academic Career: Charting the Course of a Professor’s Life. Burge is Professor of New Testament at...
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My Review of N.T. Wright’s New Release
If you aren’t aware, N.T. Wright recently came out with a his newest release, The Paul Debate: Critical Questions for Understanding the Apostle. I appreciate Baylor Press sending a review copy to me!...
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