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This pastoral look at the book of Job touches on many themes: depression, God’s sovereignty, purpose in life, hope. A Christian review. Continue reading
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Declutter Your Mind by Scott & Davenport
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A Christian review – I’ve suffered from mental distractions, “noisy brain” and “information hoarding” before, so “Declutter Your Mind” jumped out at me. The authors share a bunch of useful tips about clearing the mind, and I think it’s worth a read—or at least a review. Continue reading
Pieces of Purple by Michèle Phoenix (2025)
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The best book I’ve read this year is all about the struggles of Third Culture Kids—My kids!—and how we can help them grow. Must read! Continue reading
Psychobabble by Richard Ganz (1993)
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The Failure of Modern Psychology — And the Biblical Alternative A friend introduced me to this book one afternoon last Spring when we were discussing an ethics paper I’d recently written. I’m in no way a psychologist or Christian counselor, … Continue reading
Debt Paid…Keep the Change by Chris Davies (2023)
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I’ve been reviewing books for a dozen years now, and there are some days where I wish it could be part of my ministry description and not just a hobby. I love to highlight for potential readers some of the … Continue reading
Grandfather and the Moon by Stéphanie LaPointe and Rogé (2015)
Along the road of looking for pleasant graphic novels at my local library, I came across the simple yet profound gem tucked inside in a Little Free Library. I had never before heard of singer and actress Stéphanie Lapointe or … Continue reading
A Father’s Story by Lionel Dahmer (1994)
“Why in the world would you read that!?” I already heard it from my wife, so I might as well acknowledge what you’re probably thinking too. Why in the world would I read this? Why would I buy this book … Continue reading
Why Life Hurts by Jim Scudder (2012)
Understanding Why God Allows Pain, Suffering, and Evil The coronavirus outbreak in China has caused many in Asia around the world to scramble and worry, and I must admit that I and my family have joined that crowd. It’s not … Continue reading
Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage by Jay Adams (1980)
As one of my small groups has been discussing questions of ethics, we’ve been using articles from Wayne Grudem’s Christian Ethics as a starting point for discussion. While that book is nice and helpful and does offer a host of … Continue reading
How to Battle Depression and Suicidal Thoughts by Ray Comfort (2017)
I had always known Ray Comfort as “that foreign street preacher who works with Kirk Cameron“. I guess I need to spend more time on YouTube! (just kidding—no one needs to spend more time on YouTube!) It was through my … Continue reading