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Do you love a challenge when it comes to reading? Do you like books that will make you think? Then you will enjoy John Piper's, Desiring God. Honestly, I had a hard time reading it. I felt like I had to read and re-read and that I was going... [Read on]
Grant Jeffrey once again strikes the pillars of American Government showing the corruption and instability of the political leaders which gives way for the nations of united states to fall under attack. Attacks of many kinds from political to... [Read on]
As a Catholic saint-in-training, I often wonder about the lives of the many saints that have walked the earth, proclaiming God’s glory and doing works in His name. As much as I love the Saint Augustines and Saint Pauls of the times past, however,... [Read on]
Saying I have a love-hate relationship with John Piper would be too strong a statement. It's more a love-meh relationship. I love his preaching- heck, I'd be willing to say that in my opinion he's easily the best living preacher. But I've... [Read on]
[Sigh] Yes. I read a book called Everything Romance. You know what? Shut up. It was free. Which reminds me: I received this book for free from Waterbrook Multnomah on the condition that I review it publicly. I was not paid to give a good review,... [Read on]
Is there a Witch-Vatican-genetic freak conspiracy out there? According to this book, yes. And, well, that's about it. With a solid start and a weak finish, The Canary List is middlin' at best. (Why three stars then? Because it was well-ish... [Read on]
Why Church Matters by Joshua Harris is a clear and concise book that deals with some of the questions many ask in pondering church membership. Having read several of his other works, this one pales in comparison to them because the depth and... [Read on]
This book by Joshua Harris (formerly titled Stop Dating the Church!: Fall in Love with the Family of God) is a little primer on, appropriately, why church matters. To that end, a few observations: 1) this book is only written for... [Read on]
See, my problem with this book is that if I buy into Platt's argument, then I have to let Christianity affect my whole life, instead of just the parts that are comfortable and easy. Specifically, I have to do this in the context of the church.... [Read on]
Churched by Matthew Paul Turner is a sometimes witty and funny discussion of spiritual upbringing. As a reader, I wondered how much of the book is truly a memoir as opposed to an embellishment to prove his underlying thesis. Clearly, the author... [Read on]