The Galilee Episode, Ronald W. Goetz (El Cajon, CA, Blossom Valley Trumpet, 2019). If you like to plum to the depths of a passage of Scripture and mine it of all its treasures, then this book is for you. Ronald Goetz, in his book, The Galilee Episode, uses all the exegetical tools and historical reference […]
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Faith Perspectives on Covid
The past year has been one filled with trials and tribulations. The pandemic, which has been caused by the coronavirus, has changed all of our lives. Things are no longer normal, and we are not sure what the new normal will be. We have all had to cope with the changes to our lives and […]
Stories of Adventure and Discovery
I recently read two books. They are very different, yet they share a common theme of stepping out of one’s comfort zone, traveling to new and different places, and learning about oneself and one’s world. The first book is The Courage to Go, by Emily Dobberstein. (Creating Space for Wonder, 2020). Emily is a twenty […]
Ephesians Commentary
I was really excited when I received this latest book on Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. It is entitled, Ephesians and all that Jazz: Riffing with Paul, by Tom Anderson (Eugene, Resource Publications, 2020). The Jazz in the title caught my imagination. I thought the book might be similar to Blue Like Jazz, by Don […]
An Informative Introduction
The Hidden Gospel of Thomas, William G. Duffy (Silverwood, Bristol, UK, 2020) An Informative Introduction William G. Duffy shatters this decades old tradition, with his book, The Hidden Gospel of Thomas. Duffy provides his readers with the complete text of the Gospel of Thomas—a collection of 114 sayings of Jesus—and commentary on each saying. The […]
Reflections on a Life Changing Experience
The Tea Shop, Karl Forehand (Quoir Publishing, Oak Glen, CA, 2020). Life is full of gifts. Some gifts sustain us, while others enrich our lives. There are gifts that make us laugh and gifts that bring tears to our eyes. A few gifts change our lives forever. These gifts, or experiences, are common enough that […]
Nowhere to Go But Up Advocates a Life Without Fear
On Sale Now Contact Information:Kevin E. Ruffcorn [email protected] 623-670-6988Nowhere to Go But Up: The Power of Living in God’s Love, Rather Than Fearing God’s Wrathby Kevin E. RuffcornResource Publications, an imprint of Wipf and Stock Publishers978-1-7252-6607-0 / paperback / $16www.wipfandstock.com Stop Living a Lie Nowhere to Go But Up: The Power of Living in God’s […]
A Common Miracle
The Miracle, Nathan Monk (Abby Publishing, 2020). Nathan Monk has spun an engaging tale in his book The Miracle. It is a story of a third generation pastor in a fundamentalist mega church. He’s a square peg in a round hole. His gifts and talents are not the same as those of his father and […]
A Practical Peace
A Practical Peace — Book Review The World is about to Turn: Mending a Nation’s Broken Faith Rick Rouse and Paul O. Ingram, (Chalice Press, St. Louis, 2020). Rick Rouse and Paul Ingram have given Christians and people of all faiths a useful gift in their book, The World is about to Turn: Mending a […]
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Logos 9-A Great Bible Study Tool
Around fifteen years ago, I found a treasure. It has been a blessing to me ever since. I discovered Logos Bible Software. I started with the basic package and then slowly added to it over the years. Logos has become an essential part of my life—something like a car, TV or cell phone—I don’t know […]