Sexual Detox by Tim Challies Sexual Detox by Tim Challies is a no-nonsense approach for Christian men who want to overcome sexual addiction – specifically pornography. He bluntly addresses the problem (25): Porn is so prevalent that it’s nearly certain every young man will find it; and once it has been tasted, it is difficult not to indulge. He states that pornography is so dangerous because (29): What it mocks and rejects is a truly intimate joining, the most... Read more
OneCry by Byron Paulus and Bill Elliff OneCry by Byron Paulus and Bill Elliff is a book which will inspire you to pray for spiritual awakening in America. OneCry is a nationwide call for spiritual awakening. As the title states, the book is the story of a movement to get another Spiritual Awakening in America. The book begins by describing a brief history of revivals in America as well as the cycle of spiritual awakening. Following that, they reveal the six... Read more
Jeremiah 18:1-12 Spiritual Awakening We are living in a world today that needs a spiritual awakening. However, spiritual awakenings among the people can only come when the church cries out to God for His deliverance and guidance. This church has gone through a difficult time in the past year. God wants to mold His church into the people He can use to reach others for Jesus Christ. In this passage God reveals to Jeremiah what He is going to do... Read more
Prophecy Watch: Pay With Your Hand Pay with Your Hand – what an interesting idea. I came across this article and video about the idea of using the veins in your hand as a unique identifier. Essentially, at a point of sale, they scan your hand and you type in digits from your phone number. Payment is automatically sent to your bank using the information which is tied to your phone. The beauty of the system is that you don’t... Read more
The Success Puzzle by Dick Kelsey Being successful in life is like a puzzle. When the pieces fit together, it allows one to experience the kind of fruitful, fulfilling life that makes God smile. In The Success Puzzle, pastor Dick Kelsey shares basic principles the Bible sets forth as essential to being successful and accompanying anecdotes that allow a glimpse into his personal experiences and choices that eventually led him to realize God’s potential for his own life As Kelsey details... Read more
The Expanded Bible by Thomas Nelson Publishers The Expanded Bible by Thomas Nelson Publishers is a New Testament which was written to help people understand the Bible. There are a variety of editing devices to help the readers. The editors take great pains to make sure that the words of this translation are made clear. Clarification is made in different ways (I have noted the clarification used in The Expanded Bible in quotes. My comments are below each quote): [... Read more
What To Do When You Feel Like Giving Up (Job 1:1-2:10) What to Do When You Feel Like Giving Up – a sermon about what the Bible says about suicide and the need to not give up. The Bible shows in this passage the enormous amount of emotional energy that can lead someone to consider giving up. We have heard this week about a famous comic and actor who committed suicide – Robin Williams. He has brought out many emotions... Read more
An Intimate Collision by Craig Lounsbrough An Intimate Collision by Craig Lounsbrough, are a collection of stories that are part of as he puts it: “God’s novel.” Lounsbrough recalls from his personal experience a series of stories. They become like “faith markers” on the highway of his journey with life and Jesus. This book is a set of stories, which end with questions to consider. Each story centers around a theme. These themes are meant to be thought-provoking. At times,... Read more
Theology From Exile Volume 1 – The Year of Luke by Sea Raven Theology From Exile Volume 1 – The Year of Luke by Sea Raven is a book review for the Speakeasy book review network that explores a lectionary for progressive Christianity. Theology From Exile Volume 1 – The Year of Luke by Sea Raven (I personally like how that sounds) has produced another lectionary resource for those who subscribe to Progressive Christian theology. Theology From Exile Volume 1... Read more
Dying to Control by Leon Hayduchok In Dying to Control by Leon Hayduchok, the author presents an analysis of our behavior based on the lessons from account of Genesis 2-3. In summary, Hayduchok states that “humans want to be like God, knowing good and evil. We want to be in control, doing what seems right in our own eyes, eating more and more forbidden fruit as we try to enjoy the ride on the merryless-go-round.” He further summarizes this thesis with the... Read more
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