Book Reviews

Rachel Weeping for Her Children: Death and Light in Bethlehem [Book Review]

The book presents snapshots from the childhood and ministry of Bishara Awad, a remarkable Palestinian Christian who founded Bethlehem Bible College (B..

There Are Better Books (Than “The Shack”)

This is (yet another) blog post about The Shack, by Wm. Paul Young. The Canadian in me wants to apologize immediately and get back to smiling, but tha..

A Library Online–Or At Least Onshelves

A pastor friend just sent me email with a wonderful problem: I’m currently near the beginning of a 6 month Sabbatical, enjoying it and looking forwar..

Poll: Which Is the Best Hymnal for Mennonites?

Someone gave our little Followers of Jesus Atlanta Church a generous gift for buying hymnals. We are very thankful! Now we have the delightful pleasur..

The Church of Christ — Ferguson (4): Salvation and Church Membership

The third chapter of Everett Ferguson’s book The Church of Christ: A Biblical Ecclesiology for Today is perhaps my favorite chapter yet. This ch..

A Commentary on 1 and 2 Chronicles — Merrill (Review)

Merrill, Eugene H. A Commentary on 1 & 2 Chronicles. (Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel Academic, 2015). 637pp. Publisher’s description. Review by Phillip ..

In Which I Am Surprised to Agree With John Nelson Darby

I just finished a book called The Scofield Bible: Its History and Impact on the Evangelical Church, by R. Todd Mangum and Mark S. Sweetham. I recommen..

The Church of Christ — Ferguson (3): What Is the Church?

Close your eyes. I will say a word, and you tell me what you see. Ready? “Church.” Hey! You didn’t close your eyes! Okay, that game..

Peacemaking: The Quiet in the Land Speak Up

[This post was published by the Mennonite World Review on “The World Together Blog.”] Recent events have reminded me that being a peacemak..

The Picture Smart Bible and Other Bible Resources for 2016

I just read some news that makes me happy! My cousin Shannon Leibold shared on Facebook that her son has completed the Beginners’ Bible Reading Plan t..