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Book Review: Therefore I Have Hope: 12 Truths That Comfort, Sustain and Redeem in Tragedy by Cameron Cole
What do you do when the Worst enters your life? How do you respond when tragedy strikes? This book provides a powerful foundation to help you move out faithfully trusting God in the midst of suffering and pain.
Book Review: Good and Angry: Redeeming Anger, Irritation, Complaining and Bitterness by David Powlison
Can our sinful anger truly be transformed into something God-honoring and good? David Powlison thinks it can—and lays out a thoughtful path to that end.
Book Review: Untangling Emotions by J. Alasdair Groves and Winston Smith
A thoughtful exploration of the nature, role, and invitation our emotions offer in our journey of sanctification.
Book Review: The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God by Timothy Keller with Kathy Keller
Whether you are married or single, believer or not, this thoughtful exploration of marriage gives us a vision to aim for.
Book Review: The Common Rule: Habits of Purpose for An Age of Distraction by Justin Whitmel Earley
Contrary to what the world tells us, setting limits and habits in our lives is actually a powerful way to help us grow. This book shows why and how.
Book Review: Deeper: Real Change for Real Sinners
If you’ve ever wondered how the gospel of your salvation that secures your eternity can impact your life and relationship with God in the here and now, this book guides you into growing that deep fellowship you long for with your Savior.
Book Review: Every Moment Holy by Douglas Kaine McKelvey
If you’ve needed help (as I do) to “pray in all circumstances,” this book can help guide the way.
Book Review: What's Best Next: How the Gospel Transforms the Way You Get Things Done by Matt Perman
Efficiency and effectiveness aren’t always the same thing. A review on a book that has given me a new look at productivity and work.
Book Review: A Praying Life: Connecting With God in a Distracting World by Paul Miller
If you’ve struggled with growing your prayer life, perhaps the problem is not an issue of discipline or technique, but unbelief or cynicism.
Book Review: Take Heart: Daily Devotions to Deepen Your Faith by David Powlison
Want to walk faithfully through your fears, sins, struggles and sufferings? A rich devotional from one of my favorite spiritual mentors.
Book Review: Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament series by Nancy Guthrie
Throughout this blog, I talk about living in light of God's overarching Story. This series has been instrumental to my understanding of the unity of Scripture around the Gospel and is highly recommended if you're looking for something deeper.
Book Review: Beholding and Becoming by Ruth Chou Simons
"...How we direct our eyes, minds, hearts, and hands in the everyday will determine whom we ultimately worship and what we ultimately become. ..."
Beyond Knowledge: Harvesting Wisdom from Books (New Series Intro)
Reading good books, starting with the Bible, is key to our growth in sanctification. An introduction to a new series for the fall featuring some books that have changed me.
Summary Post: Summer in the Psalms
All the psalms we have studied this summer in one place.
Praise to the King! (Psalm 148)
After our journey through the psalms, what else can we do but praise Him?
Search Me, O God! (Psalm 139)
Though I was familiar with parts of Psalm 139, I had not really studied it as a whole. What it was saying was far greater than I imagined.
Constantly Kept by God (Psalm 121)
One of the most amazing and comforting things as we journey through life is that we are kept by God. He is by our side constantly. Let Psalm 121 be your comfort and confidence as you walk out your days.
The Prayers of an Exile (Psalm 90)
Sometimes we forget that we are exiles that don't belong here, pilgrims on a journey to our future home. Psalm 90 shows us six prayers to pray, based on God's eternal character.
When Suffering Turns to Sin (Psalm 73)
When we suffer, it is easy to blame others for our problems. But let's take a cue from Asaph, who honestly faced his own sinful response before God--and found a way out.