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Category: Books
The Green Good News by T. Wilson Dickinson
How do we connect God’s creation with with the thought of empire that seems to take the front seat more often than not in the world? This is nothing new, as Jesus came preaching about the exact same thing. Dickinson takes an in-depth look… Continue Reading “The Green Good News by T. Wilson Dickinson”
Whole Identity by Dr. Jerome D. Lubbe
Just when you are wondering how many more books about the Enneagram can be written, Dr. Lubbe presents Whole Identity: A Brain-Based Enneagam Model for (W)holistic Human Thriving. While the Enneagram is centuries old, the recent rediscovery of it in the past century has… Continue Reading “Whole Identity by Dr. Jerome D. Lubbe”
a riff of love by greg jarrell
Jarrell’s book, A Riff of Love, reads like a melodic tune that touches your heart and empowers you to reach out to others with love. He speaks to what it means to be in a loving and caring community that has the best interest… Continue Reading “a riff of love by greg jarrell”
The universal christ by richard rohr
“How might the notion of Christ change the whole equation? Is Christ simply Jesus’s last name? Or is it a revealing title that deserves our full attention? How is Christ’s function or role different from Jesus’s? What does Scripture mean when Peter says in… Continue Reading “The universal christ by richard rohr”
Review: The Mystery of Suffering and the Meaning of God
As a pastor, it is probably one of the most received questions that I hear, “Why to bad things happen to good people?” This age old question is known as theodicy. Laytner goes to the depths of this theology through his own personal experiences.… Continue Reading “Review: The Mystery of Suffering and the Meaning of God”
Book Review: Seculosity by David Zahl
Secul… what? David Zahl presents a lively discourse on what we turn our attention to in the present time. What is it that leads us away from God and what do we treat as our priorities today. If you have never heard of the… Continue Reading “Book Review: Seculosity by David Zahl”
The Gospel of Inclusion by Brandan Robertson, Book Review
There are many books available on the market that explore what it means to be part of the LGBT+ community in the Church of Christ. Those that are opposed to full LGBT+ inclusion often use scripture to make their point known for all that… Continue Reading “The Gospel of Inclusion by Brandan Robertson, Book Review”
Here is Real Magic by Nate Staniforth: A Review
I first heard about this book on Rob Bell’s podcast, the Robcast. He interviewed the author and I was compelled to read it. What is it about wonder and mystery that draws us in? What is it that curates our desire for something that… Continue Reading “Here is Real Magic by Nate Staniforth: A Review”
Book Review: Shameless by Nadia Bolz-Weber
In her latest book, Nadia Bolz-Weber, opens up a topic that many in the church attempt to stay clear from. While the entire basis of our life on earth is contingent upon our ability to have sex, it has often times been a taboo… Continue Reading “Book Review: Shameless by Nadia Bolz-Weber”
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