A Thoughtful Dive into "Embodied: Transgender Identities, the Church, and What …" by Preston Sprinkle When I first stumbled upon Embodied: Transgender Identities, the Church, and What …, I was intrigued by the blend of faith and identity exploration. Written by Preston Sprinkle, a voice in contemporary Christian discourse, the book promised to tackle complex …
When Narcissism Comes to Church: Healing Your Community by Chuck DeGroat From the moment I stumbled across When Narcissism Comes to Church: Healing Your Community, I knew I was about to embark on a transformative journey with Chuck DeGroat. The title alone struck a chord with me—how often have we seen narcissism masquerading as charisma …
Book Review: Church of Cowards: A Wake-Up Call to Complacent Christianity by Matt Walsh When I first heard about Church of Cowards, I was drawn in by the provocative title and the promise of a no-holds-barred critique of complacency within the church. As someone who has wrestled with these very sentiments alongside my wife during …
Review of Lead: 12 Gospel Principles for Leadership in the Church by Paul David Tripp In a world that often seems to overlook the nuances of pastoral care, I was drawn to Paul David Tripp’s Lead: 12 Gospel Principles for Leadership in the Church. Perhaps it’s because I’ve often found myself pondering the unique challenges …
Review of "Men and Women in the Church: A Short, Biblical, Practical Guide" by Kevin DeYoung As a pastor, I was intrigued when I heard Kevin DeYoung’s latest offering, Men and Women in the Church: A Short, Biblical, Practical Guide, was available. Having previously appreciated DeYoung’s rigorous approach in What is the Mission of the …
Review of "Letter to the American Church" by Eric Metaxas As a long-time observer of the intersection between faith and culture, Eric Metaxas’s Letter to the American Church piqued my curiosity from the moment I saw its title. It promised a bold discourse on the deepening rift between the church and societal norms, echoing a …