Category Archives: Books

Traveling Mercies

So I just finished reading Anne Lamott’s book called “Traveling Mercies – Some Thoughts on Faith.” I heard about Lamott’s book from another book, Steve Brown’s book, “A Scandolous Freedom.” I recommend them both. Lamott’s book comes with a warning, … Continue reading

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I’ve been missing my hymnal

I grew up in a church where, like many, we sang from a hymnal. In college, the primary church I attended used the “Celebration Hymnal.” At some point I obtained my own copy, which, in time was lost. Finally, my … Continue reading

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List 2 – Eight Characteristics of a Biblical Worldview

These are taken from the book, “UnChristian” by David Kinneman (p. 75). The Christian Worldview believes: Jesus Christ lived a sinless life God is the all-powerful and all-knowing Creator of the universe and he still rules it today Salvation is … Continue reading

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Been Thinking on a Couple of “Lists” Lately

List 1 – The Seven Realties of Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby 1. God is always working around you 2. God pursues a continuing personal love relationship with you that is real and personal 3. God invites you to be … Continue reading

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Great deal on a book I’ve been recommending!

I am constantly recommending to people the Bible commentary called “The Bible Knowledge Commentary.”  Well, it’s on sale at http://www.christianbook.com.  Click here to go directly to the special.  You may have to sign up in order to get the best … Continue reading

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CS Lewis Fans

For those of you who may be CS Lewis fans, I thought I’d let you know about a theatrical presentation of “The Screwtape Letters” that I read about in Christianity Today.  An actor by the name of Max McLean has … Continue reading

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I Love this Devotional Magazine

I have written on multiple occasions about the “Indeed” devotional guide that we give away at our church.  I have used all kinds of devotionals over the years: My Utmost for His Highest (still read it), Our Daily Bread, Morning … Continue reading

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Answers to questions websites and the New Living Translation

We’ve been studying the Bible book of 2nd Peter in my “connection group” so far in 2009.  A lot of the content has been about truth and error, discerning truth, avoiding false teachers, how do we know the Bible is … Continue reading

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The Shack

Well my goal of reading (or finish reading) 52 books this year is going pretty well!  I just finished “The Shack” today and I’ve also got “Power from on High” by Charles Finney done as well. Anyway…more on The Shack.  … Continue reading

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What do JFK, CS Lewis, and Aldous Huxley have in common?

I’m attempting to read or complete the reading of 52 books this year.  And by “complete the reading” I mean that I am often known to be reading several books at once and never make it all the way through … Continue reading

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