Category: Christian

Our divisions usually aren't caused by a difference in theology but a lack of relationship. our problem is not our difference of opinion or interpretation; it's the shallowness of our love." — Francis Chan, Until Unity Book Publication:David C Cook (April 1, 2021) Book Summary:Chan charge to readers is that maintaining the unity of believers … Continue reading Until Unity (Francis Chan)

“Prayer, therefore, is not introspection. It does not look inward but outward.” — Henri Nouwen, Spiritual Direction Book Publication: Original Publication: Harper Collins (May 15, 2006) Copy owned: HarperOne (March 10, 2015) - edited by Michael J. Christensen and Rebecca J. Laird Book Summary: This books seeks to answer and guide readers through some of … Continue reading Spiritual Direction: Wisdom for the Long Walk of Faith (Henri Nouwen)

“Let her love God as He is in Himself, and not as her imagination says He is, and pictures Him.” — A.W. Tozer, The Knowledge of the Holy Book Publication: Original Publication: Harper & Row (1961) Copy owned: HarperOne (October 6, 1978) Book Summary: The premise of this book is that one must "think rightly … Continue reading The Knowledge of the Holy (A.W. Tozer)

“We were created to need both God and others. We deny this to our peril. We are not needy because of sin; we are needy by divine design.” — Jen Wilkin, None Like Him Book Publication: Crossway (April 30, 2016) Book Summary: "None Like Him" is about 10 character traits of God—infinite, incomprehensible, self-existent, self-sufficient, … Continue reading None Like Him (Jen Wilkin)

“Patience and steadfastness are related, but not synonymous. Where patience sits back and waits, steadfastness is more of an active endurance.” — Courtney Doctor, Steadfast Book Publication: The Gospel Coalition (November 28, 2019) Book Summary: An 8-week Bible study on the Book of James, this book focuses on the overarching theme of remaining steadfast despite … Continue reading Steadfast: Devotional Bible Study on the Book of James (Courtney Doctor)

"The fact that you're so busy assumes that you have a job. The fact that there's a load of laundry means someone is alive to get it dirty. The fact that you have problems at church means people are actually coming to your church. It really comes down to how we choose to look at … Continue reading Devotions for Sacred Parenting (Gary Thomas)

“The reason that marriage is so painful and yet wonderful is because it is a reflection of the gospel, which is painful and wonderful at once. The gospel is this: We are more sinful and flawed in ourselves than we ever dared believe, yet at the very same time we are more loved and accepted … Continue reading The Meaning of Marriage (Timothy Keller)

One of the most debilitating issues facing the Church is the lack of maturing her members. Churches are filled with children who never grow up to become parents. And they're not expected to. Many pastors expect their members to sit under their teaching till they die rather than training them to leave and shepherd others. … Continue reading Letters to the Church (Francis Chan)

"I recall hearing one of my professors in seminary say that one of the bests tests of a person's theology was the effect it has on one's prayers."— John Piper, The Pleasures of God Book Publication Date: Originally 1991; Revised and Expanded edition- June 26. 2000 Book Summary: To see God and know God as … Continue reading The Pleasures of God (John Piper)