I've quoted a good bit of Augustine recently, so I thought I'd recommend a few books I've read on and by Augustine for those who may want a deeper dive. First and foremost, read Confessions. It is a powerful spiritual autobiography. Don't read anything on Augustine till you've read this (unless you need a short … Continue reading Reading Augustine
Books I Enjoyed in 2024
It's been a busy year, and I haven't met my goal (though I hope to finish two or three more books before midnight on the 31st). It was a great year, though, with some excellent books taken off my 'to-read' pile and added to my shelf. Theology/Christian Living The Crucifixion: Understanding the Death of Christ, … Continue reading Books I Enjoyed in 2024
Cutting Room Floor: Christian Hubris in Charity
On Sunday, I had the opportunity to preach our Outreach Sunday and invite people to step into the long stream of women and men who owned a living faith, put their faith to work, and showed their faith by their deeds—serving the poor, the sick, orphans, widows, refugees, immigrants, etc. I always want to say … Continue reading Cutting Room Floor: Christian Hubris in Charity
My Christian Brothers and Sisters
This is a political post, but I am not attempting to persuade anyone to vote for the right candidate. I'm calling Christians to remember they belong to each other despite their disparate views on an election. Regrettably, I did not go to a Guardians playoff game this year, but I did two years ago, and … Continue reading My Christian Brothers and Sisters
My Best and Worst Reads, 2023
I read some really great books, and some truly awful books, this year. Here are a few that deserve special mention. The Best NonFiction Faithful Disobedience, Wang Yi. This is a collection of articles, essays, blog posts, and sermons from leaders in the underground church in China. It is incredibly sobering while also being inspirational. … Continue reading My Best and Worst Reads, 2023
God Entranced 