The world is filled with bad news. There seems to be an endless supply of malice, and the expression of evil appears to be getting more and more diverse. Take, as examples, the leveraging of xenophobia and bigotry in an…
Monthly Archives: April 2016
ARE THESE THE LAST DAYS? by R.C. SPROUL
4.0 of 5.0 The bottom line: This book provides many solid answers, just not to the book’s central question. So are these the last days? After reading this book, you’re not left with a definitive answer, but…
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WHAT CHRISTIANS SHOULD KNOW (#WCSK) EPISODE ZERO: THE STORY OF THE BIBLE
For a downloadable .PDF of this lesson, click here: What Christians Should Know (#WCSK) Episode Zero Podcast: Play | Download | Subscribe The audio: What Christians Should Know (#WCSK): Volume Zero takes a step back and investigates basic ideas about…
A BRIEF ACCOUNT OF THE DESTRUCTION OF THE INDIES by BARTOLOME de las CASAS
3.0 of 5.0 The bottom line: A troubling and repetitive account of the Spanish invasion of the Americas in the 16th century. The Destruction of the Indies was written in the 16th century by a church leader, Bartolomé…
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THE GIFT OF LIMITATION III: GIFT OF REST, LIMIT OF TIME
The series The Gift of Limitation serves as the supplemental Bible study guide to the sermon of the same name available here as a podcast (February 28, 2016). This series aims to highlight how the power of God at work in your life entails…
WHAT IS THE GREAT COMMISSION? by R.C. SPROUL
4.0 of 5.0 The bottom line: A book with a misleading title but practical advice on evangelism and vocation. The Great Commission is a command given to the disciples of Jesus after He rose from the dead.…
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THE GIFT OF LIMITATION PART II: GIFT OF CALLING, LIMIT OF OPPORTUNITY
The series The Gift of Limitation serves as the supplemental Bible study guide to the sermon of the same name available here as a podcast (February 28, 2016). This series aims to highlight how the power of God at work in your life entails…
THE EMOTIONALLY HEALTHY CHURCH by PETER SCAZZERO
4.5 of 5.0 The bottom line: Solid, practical, and actionable advice based on real-life experience, character-building adversity, and sound Biblical principles. When it comes to church-building, spirituality and personal development, many books are written “high” and…
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THE GIFT OF LIMITATION PART I: GIFT OF WEAKNESS, LIMIT OF STRENGTH
The series The Gift of Limitation serves as the supplemental Bible study guide to the sermon of the same name available here as a podcast (February 28, 2016). This series aims to highlight how the power of God at work…
HOOKED: HOW TO BUILD HABIT-FORMING PRODUCTS by NIR EYAL
4.25 of 5.0 The bottom line: Ethical and conscience-driven advice to nudge behavior and encourage routines. In Hooked, Nir Eyal begins with the proposition that a predictable pattern tends to exist behind the use of addictive products.…
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