Lust and pornography are major issues in our world. The Arizona State Senate recently passed a bill calling pornography a public health crisis because it “perpetuates a sexually toxic environment that damages all area of our society.” Pornography use plagues the church, keeping many from faith and others from communion with Christ. Many struggling believers and […]
Books & Reviews
Five Takeaways from Competing Spectacles by Tony Reinke
It’s no secret that I appreciate the writing ministry of Tony Reinke. His book Lit! helped me grow as a reader. He introduced me to a new friend in John Newton on the Christian Life. 12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You helped me rethink my phone and social media habits. His latest book Competing […]
A Biography of the Apostle Paul’s Influence on John Piper
John Piper loves the Apostle Paul. And so do I. That’s why I decided to pick up Piper’s new book Why I Love Apostle Paul: 30 Reasons. Early on Piper makes a bold claim: “No one in my life, besides Jesus himself, has led me into treasures of life-changing truth like this man.” If you’re familiar with […]
Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God’s Grand Story
In his early twenties, Christopher Yuan (who is now a professor at Moody Bible Institute) found himself in prison for dealing drugs. He was a practicing homosexual. After finding a Bible in a trash can, he opened it and began to read because he had nothing better to do. Over time God transformed his heart. […]
Six Mini Book Reviews for Christian Readers and Leaders
I don’t have as much time as I used to for reviewing books, here are six mini-reviews for the price of one. Don’t Just Send a Resume: How to Find the Right Job in a Local Church by Benjamin Vrbicek I was pleased to write this blurb for my friend Benjamin’s latest book: “Don’t Just […]
