Takeaway: A overview of a diverse theological part of the church. A bit heavy on the theological language if it really is intended for an introduction. Best part is the short Q&A in the appendix section. I picked this book up when it was free for kindle a couple weeks ago. I decided to intentionally … Read more
Foster is known for a several classic Christian books, Celebration of Discipline and Prayer. These are both classics for a reason. I have also previously read his Freedom of Simplicity. This is not the classic that the first two are, but it is a good and useful in Foster’s attempt at drawing the church together. The … Read more
When I agreed to review this book I was specifically thinking of a friend that had asked me for a recommendation for a Chronological bible earlier this year. I knew that such bibles existed but I had not read one. So I was not really sure what to expect. I knew this was not a bible, but a background … Read more
This is the first book that I have started reading by John Piper. (I know I did a review of his fasting book two weeks ago, but I started this long before that.) I have read some shorter works, pamphlet length things. And I am fairly impressed. The introduction has a wonderful section on how … Read more
Some books are great for information and you read them quickly and you file the information away and move on. Other books require time to digest and respond. I started this book over two weeks ago and although it is not a long book (the main book is 153 pages and there is a long … Read more
Takeaway: “Fasting is the natural, inevitable response of a person to a grievous sacred moment in life.” Purchase Links: Paperback, Kindle Edition Our pastor, Jeff Henderson, called the church to a 21 day fast starting January 1st. I think the reason is a good one and my wife and I agreed to fast together. (We … Read more