Today I finished a book I've been reading for about four weeks now. It's not long, but it's been my bedtime reading and I've enjoyed taking it slow - its given me time to ponder the lessons learned from the life of Tom Carson, an ordinary pastor, husband and father to DA Carson (and two … Continue reading Reflections on Memoirs of an Ordinary Pastor
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Christ and Culture
I have this book on my shelf but haven't touched it yet. I assumed that it was simply a 'remix' of the classic Neibuhr book; however, it seems I assumed too much. Here's an excerpt from an interview conducted by Derek Thomas from FPC Jackson with DA Carson (who happened to be my adviser at … Continue reading Christ and Culture
Great Book on Emerging Church
I had taken a vacation from reading anything emerging church or about emerging church. That peaceful, enjoyable break needed to end, so I picked up this book not expecting much. It was, however, fantastic. The critique of the movement is insightful, winsome, informed and balanced. They see the good and the bad. They've read widely, … Continue reading Great Book on Emerging Church
Michael Horton on Being a Better You
Michael Horton is a better man than me. He actually read past the first chapter of Osteen's book Being a Better You. If you're interested, here's his review.
New Books
A friend gave me three new books just this week. I can't wait to dig into them after I'm done with the 'required reading' for class (I did a little dance last night when I finally finished Meredith Klines Kingdom Prologue). I've never read anything by Goldsworthy before, but he comes highly recommended. I'd like … Continue reading New Books
God Entranced 