Do you remember when you truly fell in love with reading? For some it was early on when as a child they picked up a copy of a book and wouldn’t put it down. I know of kids in second grade who have devoured all of the Harry Potter books and haven’t stopped since. I’ve …
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Five Ideas for Better Reading
As pastor of a small, midwestern church plant I often use the public library as a place for study and work. Even as I type these words, I’m sitting by … Read More about Five Ideas for Better Reading
6 Books to Give as a Gift this Christmas
On a bookshelf in our home, there are a few mismatched books that sit side by side on a shelf where the kids can’t reach. It’s probably quite … Read More about 6 Books to Give as a Gift this Christmas
How God Excels in Our Weakness – An Excerpt from Brent Crowe’s Moments ’til Midnight
While there are so many things about Paul’s life that are relatable to all of us, there are some remarkable events that will not and can not be … Read More about How God Excels in Our Weakness – An Excerpt from Brent Crowe’s Moments ’til Midnight
What is Faith? An Excerpt from Karen Swallow Prior’s On Reading Well
Some years ago, when my husband and I were members of a little independent Bible church in the countryside, a famous revivalist came to preach. He … Read More about What is Faith? An Excerpt from Karen Swallow Prior’s On Reading Well
How to Creatively Surround Yourself with Books (A Visual Guide)
Pinterest and Etsy are a gift giver’s dream when it comes to finding gifts for their friends and family that love books. Sometimes when you are as … Read More about How to Creatively Surround Yourself with Books (A Visual Guide)
Eugene Peterson and a Reflection on Life and Death
With the news of Eugene Peterson going on ahead of us, I began to reflect on his influence on me as a pastor and as a believer in the gospel. I … Read More about Eugene Peterson and a Reflection on Life and Death
The Gang – An Excerpt of Francis Chan’s New Book, Letters to the Church
We live in a time when people go to a building on Sunday mornings, attend an hour-long service, and call themselves members of the Church. Does … Read More about The Gang – An Excerpt of Francis Chan’s New Book, Letters to the Church