Twelve Lies That Hold America Captive: And the Truth That Sets Us Free by Jonathan Walton

Summary: An exposure of how “˜White American Folk Religion’ and Christianity are not the same things. It is not surprising at this point, or it should not be, that many Christians seem to be confused about how Christianity and the American Dream overlap and contradict. Often Christians are discipled to believe that the abundant life … Read more

Becoming Dallas Willard: The Formation of a Philosopher, Teacher, and Christ Follower by Gary Moon

Summary: Spiritual maturity requires growth and formation. I have been intentionally reading a number of Christian biographies over the past year or two. Christian biographies for me are about spiritual formation. I do want to know about the people I am reading about. The story is important. But I read good Christian biography/memoir to learn … Read more

Renovation of the Heart: Putting on the Character of Christ by Dallas Willard

Summary: An extended reflection on what it means to truly change through Christ’s power. Dallas Willard is one of the originators of the modern spiritual formation movement.  Willard, and his protege, Richard Foster, have done much to refocus the Evangelical world on spiritual disciplines and intentional focus on spiritual growth. Renovation of the Heart is … Read more