So I recently decided to evalute some software for use with my studies and it came down to a choice. The choice was between Accordance, Logos and eSword. So, I don’t really enjoy the choice that comes with birthdays – generally I just get what I need when I want it (after discussing it with my wife if the cost is higher than incidental spending). Given that my birthday is soon, my...
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This is a review of Irresistible Revolution: Living as an Ordinary Radical by Shane Claiborne. I loved this book, and then I thought about it some more and I found some sad gaps. Irresistible Revolution: Living as an Ordinary Radical Author: Shane Claiborne Genre: Religious First Take: An aching glimpse of how it could be if I had a “do over” When did I read it? 2020...
This is a review of “Dangerous Prayers: because following Jesus was never meant to be safe” by Craig Groeschel. This little book is not just a book about prayer, it is a book about a profound lived experience. I found it deeply impactful and still, months later, something I ponder on from time to time. Suffice to say – I loved “Dangerous Prayers” and I highly...
This is a review of Until Unity by Francis Chan. The premise of this book is pretty important. The problem is that I find I am not very well aligned with Francis Chan. I see in him the problem of conservative preachers who address matters of a more liberal theology. Ultimately, Francis starts out with promise but then he pulls back from going all out. That’s a real pity. Until Unity Author:...
This is a review of To Speak Well of God: an Exposition of the Book of Job by John Pople. I know John personally, though not well. My personal impressions are of a man who is quite forceful and direct. Nevertheless, I also find him thoughtful and considered and a well read bible scholar. To Speak Well of God: an Exposition of the Book of Job Author: John Pople Genre: Religious First...
I have read many motivation books over the years. I actually got hooked on the genre around 15 years ago when I was introduced to a series of presentations by a guy called Kurek Ashley. He is kind of an offshoot from Tony Robbins. Ultimately, I have found these guys to be fairly empty, to be honest. The Motivation Myth by Jeff Haden is a powerful antidote to the sugar rush that these guys pedal...
Don’t Waste Your Life Author: John Piper Genre: Religious First Take: Quite conservative and in some respects quite aggressive and coercive. When did I read it? Dec 2018 Details: My son recommended this book to me and for a time I was quite captivated by the book and read a bit of John’s writings. There are some amazing snippets of inspiration: It is about the greatness of God...
All Things New: Heaven, Earth, and the Restoration of Everything you Love Author: John Eldredge Genre: Religious First Take: Quite interesting When did I read it? 2018 Details: This was an interesting pitstop in my reading during late 2018 early 2019. My belief about the afterlife at the time was that when we die, we are buried in the “covered place” (hell) and await the...
Desiring God builds on writers like CS Lewis. Christian Hedonism is a phrase that might turn people off but captures the joy of serving God