Category Archives: Book Reviews

The Trellis and the Vine: A Brief Review

Posted on January 3, 2013 by

At the urging of my pastor, I picked up the book The Trellis and the Vine by Colin Marshall and Tony Payne. Colin and Tony tackle the ever-important issue of ministry in the context of the local church. The book opens with … Continue reading →

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Home- Marilynne Robinson

Posted on April 27, 2012 by

I have been on a bit of a fiction roll this past week.  I just recently finished reading Marilynne Robinson’s novel, Home.  This novel runs alongside her previous novel Gilead.  James Wood, in his review of the book, writes, “Home … Continue reading →

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As One Devil to Another: A Review & Contest Winner

Posted on April 26, 2012 by

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher, Tyndale. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. As One Devil to Another is a series of correspondences … Continue reading →

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The Unlikely Disciple: A Sinner’s Semster at America’s Holiest University

Posted on April 18, 2012 by

The other day I finished reading/listening to Gilead.  I perused Audible’s Semi-Annual sale list in hopes of finding a new and cheap read.  I found Kevin Roose’s book, “The Unlikely Disciple.”  The book’s cover and its title were, at first, a … Continue reading →

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Free Book: As One Devil To Another

Posted on April 14, 2012 by

Recently, I received an advanced copy of Richard Platt’s new book, “As One Devil to Another.”  The book is a spinoff of C. S. Lewis’ diabolical work, “Screwtape Letters.”  On April 26th I will post a review of the book and announce a … Continue reading →

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“In the Original Text It Says:” A Review

Posted on February 5, 2012 by

[edit: I apologize to Energion Press for forgetting to thank them for a complementary review copy of the book.  I should also mention that Energion placed no restrictions on my review, and I have tried to present its content in … Continue reading →

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