I picked up Theology for the Community of God not fully realizing how massive it is (659 pages). Years ago I heard Michael Hidalgo preach that “children of wrath” (Ephesians 2:3) can also translate, “wrathful children.” My own examination of Greek grammar led me to the same conclusion. However, I know that I only know enough …
Desiring the Kingdom comes in two parts. The first explores the formation of human identity. Anyone interested in human psychology and sociology will find this part valuable. In the second, Smith seeks to specifically apply part one to those interesting in Christian formation (specifically, Calvinists). The first part of this book alone deserves five stars …
Given the faith-based nature of this website, one might assume a review of Hitchen’s, God is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything, would come in the form of a critique of the work or a defense of faith. Neither are true. Rather, as one who spent decades devoted to the understanding of Christianity Hitchen’s critiques, I …
The History of Time and the Genesis of You offers a fresh look at the Genesis creation story. While dabbling in and respecting science, it is really about inviting the reader into a personal creation experience. Read more
Race Matters falls into the category of must read. While he goes about addressing issues relevant to Black Americans, his words also serve as an invitation for White Americans to gain a greater understanding of people our society systemically dishonors from its very founding. Read more