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 […]
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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 […]
Small Business Book Helpful to Congregations
The church is the church and should not be viewed as a business. At the same time, church leaders can learn a great deal from the business world in terms of leadership and team building. My friend and brother in Christ, Jerry Houston, has written a book entitled The Eccentric Entrepreneur. I was privileged to […]
Book Review, Holy Troublemakers
Everyday Saints Holy Troublemakers and Unconventional; Saints, Daneen Akers, (Oceanside, CA, Watchfire Media, 2019). Oftentimes saints are portrayed as larger than life. People like Mother Theresa, Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King, and Bishop Oscar Romero inspire us. We are humbled by their life stories and accomplishments. We can never imagine, though, that we could be […]
The Light Way-Helpful Health Tips
The Light Way: God’s Tools for a Healthy, Happy, Long Life, Jessica Mutunga, FDN-P (2019, Jessica Mutunga). Jessica Mutunga has written a delightful, little book that is filled with tips for a healthy, happy, and long life. Her book, The light Way: God’s Tools for a Healthy, Happy, Long Life offers a wholistic approach to […]
Encouraging Discussion and Change
We Love You, But You’re Going to Hell: Christians and Homosexuality Agree, Disagree, Take a Look, Dr. Kim O’Reilly (New York, Elm Hill, 2020). One of the hot button issues currently dividing Christianity is homosexuality. Traditionally the church has been against same sex relationships and its various permutations. In recent decades, however, there has been […]
Lessons on Mental Illness
Lessons on Mental Illness On Satan, Demons, and Psychiatry: Exploring Mental Illness in the Bible, by Ragy R. Girgis, M.D. (Eugene, OR, Wipf and Stock Publishers, 2020.) Stories of unclean spirits and demonic possession catch the attention of readers of the Bible. The faithful rejoice over Jesus’ authority over evil and his ability to cast […]