Category: Practical Theology
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Take The 12 Myths About Productivity Quiz
Yesterday, I posted this picture of Matt Perman’s just released book, What’s Best Next: How The Gospel Transforms The Way You Get Things Done. I’ve been looking forward to reading it for a while, and now it’s finally arrived (You can read a sample here). In the preface of the book, Matt lays out 12…
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Contend: Defending The Faith In A Fallen World
Aaron Armstron, Contend: Defending The Faith In A Fallen World. Place: Cruciform Press, October 2012. 108 pp. Paperback, $9.99. Buy it: Amazon | Westminster Read an excerpt Visit the publisher’s page Back in the spring, at TGC to be specific, I had the privilege to not only meet Aaron Armstrong, but to also hang out with him and some of his friends at a…
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Minding The Heart: The Way of Spiritual Transformation
Robert L. Saucy, Minding The Heart: The Way of Spiritual Transformation. Grand Rapids: Kregel, September 2013. 448 pp. Paperback, $21.99. Buy it: Amazon Read an excerpt Visit the publisher’s page Thanks to Kregel for the review copy! Robert L. Saucy is Distinguished Professor of Systematic Theology at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. A former president of the Evangelical Theological Society, he has authored…
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What Is The Meaning of Sex?
Denny Burk, What Is The Meaning of Sex? Wheaton: Crossway, October, 2013. 262 pp. Paperback, $17.99. Buy it: Amazon | Westminster Read an excerpt Visit the publisher’s page Thanks to Crossway for the review copy! Denny Burk is associate professor of biblical studies at Boyce College, which is the undergraduate arm of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is also an associate pastor at Kenwood Baptist…
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Risky Gospel: Abandon Fear and Build Something Awesome
Owen Strachan, Risky Gospel: Abandon Fear and Build Something Awesome. Nashville, Thomas Nelson, November, 2013. 240 pp. Paperback, $15.99. Buy it: Amazon Visit the publisher’s page Thanks to Thomas Nelson for the review copy! Owen Strachan is executive director of the Council on Biblical Manhood & Womanhood and assistant professor of Christian Theology and Church History at Boyce College in Louisville,…
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Five Points: Towards A Deeper Experience of God’s Grace
When this book came in the mail, I didn’t really remember requesting it, or signing up for a blog tour, but hey, free John Piper book. I later found out Shaun Tabatt over at CrossFocused Reviews picked his 25 favorite bloggers/reviewers and had them sent a copy. Guess that means I’m doing something right! Anyway,…
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Guest Post: How To Inject Vision In Your Life
Why do we talk so much in America right now about Mark Zuckerberg? Why was Steve Jobs treated like a secular Pope while he lived? Is there a reason the guys who founded Twitter are soon-to-be-billionaires, and–unless something unusual happens in my little corner of things–I’m not? There’s a common answer to all three questions:…
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Preaching? Simple Teaching on Simply Preaching
Alec Motyer, Preaching? Simple Teaching on Simply Preaching. Fearn, Ross-Shire: Christian Focus, September 2013. 192 pp. Paperback, $14.99 Buy it: Amazon | Westminster Read an excerpt Visit the publisher’s page Thanks to Christian Focus for the review copy! Alec Motyer was formerly principal of Trinity College and is a well-known author and Bible expositor. He’s written volumes in both…
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Awakening Faith: Daily Devotions From The Early Church
James Stuart Bell, with Patrick J. Kelly, Awakening Faith: Daily Devotions From The Early Church. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, October 2013. 400 pp. Hardcover, $24.99 Buy it: Amazon Read an excerpt Visit the publisher’s page Thanks to Zondervan for the review copy! I think I’ve mentioned on here before that I’m not usually a huge fan of devotionals. I am however willing to…
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Pray For Your Wife: The Challenge Is Now An App
Back in August, I joined a challenge on Facebook to pray for your wife for 31 days (actually I prayed for my own wife, but you get what I’m saying). It helped me develop the habit and gave me a specific thing to pray for each day. Naturally, I decided it would work in September…