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Posted on September 13, 2022September 12, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 2 Comments

Book Review: NET Eternity Now New Testament Series Box Set

How blessed we are to have so many different Bibles to turn to for different purposes! Most of us own more than one Bible - we have study Bibles, devotional Bibles, pocket Bibles, large print Bibles, and all in a wide variety of translations. I am almost embarrassed to admit how many Bibles I own!…

Posted on June 27, 2022June 24, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 3 Comments

Book Review: To Be Made Well by Amy Julia Becker

Here is my review of Amy Julia Becker's wonderful new book on healing, "To Be Made Well: An Invitation to Wholeness, Healing, and Hope."

Posted on July 29, 2021July 27, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 9 Comments

Book Review: An Introduction to Christian Mysticism by Jason M. Baxter

In this introduction to Christian mysticism, Baxter helps us understand why this topic is so important to the church today, and helps us to "recover the premodern vision of God in all its fierce joy and heartening wildness.”

Posted on July 8, 2021July 7, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 1 Comment

Book Review: Thompson Chain-Reference Bible

My Review of the Thompson Chain-Reference Bible #BibleGatewayPartner

Posted on May 11, 2021May 11, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 5 Comments

Book Review: The Wisdom Pyramid by Brett McCracken

In this insightful book, Brett McCracken offers us a helpful guide to what we should be feeding our souls in order to attain wisdom. Here is my summary and review.

Posted on February 23, 2021February 18, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 4 Comments

Book Review: Dakota: A Spiritual Geography by Kathleen Norris

Here is my review of Dakota by Kathleen Norris.

Posted on February 2, 2021February 2, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 1 Comment

Book Review: 3000 Miles to Jesus by Lisa Deam

What might it mean to view this life as a pilgrimage? What can we as Christians learn from pilgrims before us? These are questions that are answered in thought-provoking ways in this new book by Lisa Deam. Here is my review.

Posted on January 7, 2021January 31, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 1 Comment

Book Review: Learning to Be by Juanita Campbell Rasmus

In this book, Pastor Juanita shares her powerful story of journeying with our loving God through depression, and offers practical help for all Christians facing depression or other mental health challenges.

Posted on October 2, 2020February 1, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence

Book Review: Competing Spectacles by Tony Reinke

How can Christians spiritually thrive in this media age in which we find ourselves? Tony Reinke explores this important question in his new book, "Competing Spectacles." Here is my review.

Posted on July 10, 2020January 31, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 3 Comments

Book Review: Weep with Me by Mark Vroegop

How do we talk about racial reconciliation in a way that invites further conversation? Mark Vroegop's "Weep with Me" suggests that the biblical language of lament can be a helpful way to engage in these conversations. Here is my review of this book.

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