The Pursuit of God
In the Company of Friends – Richard Lamb. InterVarsity. We live in a world that is increasingly geared toward isolation. For many, developing relationships is a struggle. Our culture has emerged as one that values individualism. Yet, knowing God, although a personal matter, has relational implications. What would it look like to pursue God not
Ten Commandments for Pastors New to a Congregation
– Lawrence W. Farris. Eerdmans. At the recent Bridge Builder’s Conference, we gave a copy of this book to every pastor who attended. The insights are good and practical, drawn from twenty five years of ministry. The book covers subjects such as pastoral care, self-care, dealing with commitments and role clarity. A good tool for
Is God to Blame?
Beyond Pat Answers to the Problem of Suffering – Gregory A. Boyd. InterVarsity. To fully discover the meaning to suffering, you have to keep the person and work of Christ at the center of what we say about the subject. This book is a hopeful picture of a sovereign God who is opposed to evil,
Forgiving and Reconciling
Bridges to Wholeness and Hope – Everett L. Worthington, Jr. InterVarsity. This is a revised edition of Five Steps to Forgiveness and is written by a professor of psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University who has written nearly twenty books. Lewis Smedes writes, “This is a terrific book, it is the most practical of all the
C. S. Lewis’s Dangerous Idea
In Defense of the Argument from Reason InterVarsity. Darwinist attempt to use science to show that our world and it’s inhabitants can be fully explained as the product of a mindless, purposeless system of physics and chemistry. Lewis claimed in his argument from reason that if such materialism or naturalism were true, then scientific reasoning
Books I Keep Close at Hand
From Michael Catt: The Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, General Editors, Chad Brand, Charles Draper, Archie England. Holman Reference. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms. An Encyclopedia of Compelling Quotations, R. Daniel Watkins, Hendrickson Publishers. Spurgeon At His Best, Tom Carter, Baker Books. The Eternal Vision, The Ultimate Collection of Spiritual Quotations, William Sykes, Hendrickson
A Fragile Stone
The Emotional Life of Simon Peter – Michael Card. InterVarsity. You may find this one helpful, especially if you are putting together a section in your library to preach on the life of Simon Peter. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and
Guest Article
I could not help but chuckle a few days ago when I secretly observed my son standing in my ball shoes, wearing my hat and glove, boldly proclaiming to his sister, “Look at me. I look just like daddy.” Such a thought is both humbling and humorous. While you see the compliment in the words,
Pssst… Boomers: They’re Laughing at You!
Have you ever had one of those eerie experiences when people are laughing behind your back-but they won’t tell you why? It is embarrassing. Well, I’m sorry to have to report to my fellow boomers that it’s happening to us! I teach the emerging generation, especially in the area of worship. And they are snickering
We’ve Got a Problem with Rot
You know how remodeling is, one thing leads to another. Right now, we are spending our equity to update our house. This project has been long over due. The back deck needs replacing, the trim needs painting, and much of the inside trim is overdue for a coat of paint. Now that our girls are
A Library for the Long Haul
(The following article is from Leadership magazine. Warren Wiersbe shares the books that keep him in ministry) A college student wrote me requesting counsel concerning a personal problem, and the last sentence in her letter was “Please don’t tell me to read a book!” She was smart enough to know that reading a book doesn’t automatically solve
How To Pray When God Changes Your Plan
In his heart David had a great desire to build a temple for God. It was a good thing David wanted to do, not an evil thing. He was willing to sacrifice to do it, but God didn’t choose David for this job, instead He chose Solomon. How do we pray when our plans are