Conscious Men

Conscious Men

Conscious Men, unlike most of the books I am reading on men’s work, first casts a vision rather than just inviting men on a journey of discovery. At the same time, I get the sense that the authors took their own journey, and are now describing where they are in hopes that others might have an …

We: Understanding the Psychology of Romantic Love

We: Understanding the Psychology of Romantic Love

In We: Understanding the Psychology of Romantic Love, Robert Johnson uses a blend of ancient myth and Jungian psychology to examine Western culture‘s fascination with romance and the harm it is doing to both men and women. Read more

Theology for the Community of God

Theology For The Community of God

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

Desiring the Kingdom

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 …