Steve Gallagher A pastor friend recommended this book to me. The author arranges his book in “books” instead of Parts. The first book describes the deception in the world today. He opens with a wide variety of cultural examples and definitions of deceptions and lies. Our culture of deception makes…
It’s been another week and I am writing again in my books! I say books because I am accomplishing a lot almost daily in my Meditations on the Lord’s Supper book. Time foregoing as much of the research as I can so I can get my thoughts down about each…
Summary: If you are a Christian, have you ever thought about what it’s like to live in two realms, to be a citizen of two kingdoms? You can use your influence in this physical realm to make an eternal difference. Introduction In my last post, I talked about earthly and…
Seven Disciplines That Shape the Church for MissionDavid E. Fitch Fitch introduces the book by talking about churches he visited when he was in college. He had many choices, and maybe to not attend church at all. What does the church have to offer the world? Faithful Presence is about…
It’s been quite a week of work. I’ve got two more blog posts ready to be edited and scheduled. I’m very happy with my progress there because I am deep into October with blog posts and can relax a little with my life group and preparation of my notes for…
Summary: Everyone is chasing after wealth. There’s all kinds of get rich quick schemes. But there’s only one way to make your wealth last forever, and I will tell you how. Introduction In my last post, I talked about how generosity is the gold standard for the disciple of Jesus.…
New Clues for an Old ProblemKenneth Berding Kenneth Berding presents a helpful work on what Paul’s thorn in the flesh may have been. Paul mentions this as something Jesus did not take away after he prayed for it three times (2 Corinthians 12:7-9). Many have attempted to pinpoint what this…
I finally did it! I was able to start writing in my new book Meditations on the Lord’s Supper! I also edited my devotional book. I’m making progress in my writing without letting all my other tasks take precedent. How did that happen? I had a shift in my thinking…
Summary: There’s an epidemic of greed in our world today. There’s only one way to combat greed – give generously often. Jesus calls His disciples to master not just this principle but it’s application to their lives and others’ lives. Introduction In my last post, I talked about how important…
What the Bible Really Says about the Heavenly HostMichael Heiser Heiser’s book on angels is a thorough and enlightening resource on the topic of these celestial servants of the Lord. Much of the background of the book he goes through leans on his other works of The Unseen Realm and…