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Packed Full

Theophany: A Biblical Theology of God’s Appearing by Vern Sheridan Poythress My rating: 4 of 5 stars First of all let me say this book is PACKED with information and detail. I went in thinking I had a grasp on … Continue reading

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You Won’t Be Sorry

The Apologetics Study Bible: Understand Why You Believe by Anonymous My rating: 4 of 5 stars The Apologetics Study Bible is the latest addition from Holman and the Christian Standard Bible. As its name suggests this is a very specific … Continue reading

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The Disciples Study Bible

CSB Disciple’s Study Bible, Hardcover by Anonymous My rating: 4 of 5 stars The Disciples Study Bible from Broadman and Holman is another in a growing line of Study Bibles. This bible is built around the Christian Standard Bible and … Continue reading

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Encountering God Through Expository Preaching

Before I begin, let me give a quick introduction. I pastored various churches from 1987 until 2006, when I stepped away from Pastoral ministry. I remain very involved in a local church serving as a Worship Leader and Elder. I … Continue reading

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Review: H3 Leadership: Be Humble. Stay Hungry. Always Hustle.

H3 Leadership: Be Humble. Stay Hungry. Always Hustle. by Brad Lomenick My rating: 3 of 5 stars Brad has joined the list of those providing writing on leadership for a wide audience. I will say there was not a lot … Continue reading

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Review: Knowing Scripture

Knowing Scripture by R.C. Sproul My rating: 4 of 5 stars Excellent book on how to read/study your Bible. This is a valuable resource to address an skill that seems widely missing in todays church. Too many of us are … Continue reading

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Review: The Triumph of Faith: Why the World Is More Religious Than Ever

The Triumph of Faith: Why the World Is More Religious Than Ever by Rodney Stark My rating: 4 of 5 stars First things first. Stark in this book is evaluating the presence of religion globally, not just Christianity. This is … Continue reading

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Peace on Earth

Peace on earth. It is a customary Christmas phrase but it’s not limited to Christmas. It’s a common hope for a New Year, the goal of political summits and even the often mocked answer of beauty pageant participants. At this … Continue reading

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An Eschatological Journey

Note. This is not a post to defend or refute any End Times, Last Days position. There will be no discussions on when Jesus is returning or any other end times chronology and events. This is a chronicle of my … Continue reading

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Omnipotent or Impotent

Recently I was in a position where I had to work on Sunday. Like most people I dislike working on the weekend. But this Sunday meant I had to miss church which I REALLY dislike. The jobsite was near York … Continue reading

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