a re-evaluation of my time [invitations from God]
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He sat in his wheel chair on the corner of Goodwin and Granite Streets as if he meant to cross. The man did not follow the other pedestrians. Across the street, I carried my book and walked fast towards Wild Iris Coffee Shop and wondered why he sat unmoving in his wheel chair on the [...]
book review: after shock [searching for honest faith when your world is shaken]
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Kent Annan tells an amazing story of courageous faith and soul-beating doubt in After Shock. The setting is the country of Haiti after the devastating earthquakes of over a year ago; the backdrop is perfect for the kind of faith-and-doubt journey that Annan leads the reader down. From the young man who barely escaped a [...]
book review: the drama of ephesians [participating in the triumph of God]
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The Drama of Ephesians (IVP, 2010) is an intriguing book that author Timothy Gombis suggests, “Most books (on Ephesians) are either popular treatments or inaccessible scholarly works. My hope is that this book fills that gap between commentary and popular exposition” (Interview with the author from IVP). I would suggest that he hit the target, [...]
book review: the kingdom and the cross
The Kingdom and the Cross is a very short devotional booklet designed to get the everyday reader to think about spiritual things. Smith is very clear about his purpose, “this little guide is meant to help expand your understanding of these two concepts (Kingdom and the Cross).” He goes on to say that he “may not have the [...]
book review: the lost world of genesis one
In The Lost World of Genesis One: Ancient Cosmology and the Origins Debate (IVP, 2009), professor John H. Walton writes a very informative book regarding the interpretation of Genesis 1 and the ongoing debate concerning origins. The book is divided into 18 short propositions that have a narrow focus concerning the topic: The first six [...]
book review: faith without illusions
If you’re a value-conscious book buyer, you owe yourself a copy of Andrew Byers’ Faith Without Illusions: Following Jesus as a Cynic-Saint (IVP Books, 2011). This book packs a bigger wallop than its 211 pages suggest. However, I wouldn’t plan to read it at the beach. Byers addresses serious matters, and the depth of his [...]
book review: the accidental anglican
Bishop Todd Hunter’s new book, The Accidental Anglican: The Surprising Appeal of the Liturgical Church, is both informative and fun to read. His book has two purposes. First, he shares his own story of how he went from converting to Christianity during the Jesus movement to national leadership in the Vineyard Churches to becoming a [...]
how to read the bible [with amazement]
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There was likely a period after Paul’s conversion to Christianity when he spent considerable time studying the Scriptures (The Law and the Prophets). As a Pharisee, he would have had an extremely high level of knowledge regarding the Word of God. But until his Damscus Road experience it would have been mere head knowledge without [...]
book review: christ among the dragons
When I first started reading Christ Among the Dragons: Finding Our Way Through Cultural Challenges (James Emery White, InterVarsity Press), I thought it was going to be some massive nay saying of modern church contextualization methods. Being familiar with detractors who have serious issues with most contemporary expressions of Christianity, I did not want to [...]
@bibledude giveaway marathon [luke: the gospel of amazement]
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Michael Card has made his mark as a musician, but his latest project looks pretty interesting. The book reads like a commentary as Card shares his thoughts passage-by-passage through the Gospel of Luke. Today’s resource also comes with a sampler CD of music inspired by this project! Luke: The Gospel of Amazement (The Biblical Imagination [...]
@bibledude giveaway marathon [the good and beautiful community]
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This is another one of those resources that would be great for individual study, but may be best done with a group. And today is going to be a two-for-one deal! I’ve got two awesome resources to give away to one lucky winner! The Good and Beautiful Community: Following the Spirit, Extending Grace, Demonstrating Love [...]
@bibledude giveaway marathon [aftershock]
This book moved me. Deeply. I had the opportunity to review the book as a part of a project on faith and doubt over at Patheos, and Kent Annan reminded me why he’s one of my favorite authors. So I’m a little pumped to have an extra copy to give away today… After Shock: Searching [...]
@bibledude giveaway marathon [closing the window]
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Porn is a problem in the church today. Check out my list of 10 things that I learned from Joey and Chandler about porn if you want to see what I think about it. And the truth is that it is a cancer in the church that needs to be dealt with. I pray that [...]
@bibledude giveaway marathon [pilgrimage of a soul]
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So far this month we’ve given away a bunch of great resources that have something to do with deepening our walk with Christ, and this is another one of those resources… Pilgrimage of a Soul: Contemplative Spirituality for the Active Life by Phileena Heuertz InterVarsity Press You can only go so far for so long [...]
@bibledude giveaway marathon [this sacred moment]
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I love it when people explore the intersection between faith and life. Today’s free resource is one of those books… This Sacred Moment: Becoming Holy Right Where You Are by Albert Haase, O.F.M. InterVarsity Press What does it mean to be a holy person? The answer might surprise you. This delightful yet challenging book from [...]
@bibledude giveaway marathon [the art of dying]
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It’s kind of ironic… we spend so much of our attention on how to live that we don’t know how to die. But it isn’t until we know how to die that we truly know how to live! I’m not surprised that today’s giveaway is considered a ‘must read’ in its review posted on Amazon… [...]
@bibledude giveaway marathon [intelligent design uncensored]
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Being a BibleDude means that you’re educated on important world view discussions. So today’s free resource hits one of the most controversial world view discussions of our time… Intelligent Design Uncensored: An Easy-to-Understand Guide to the Controversy by William A. Dembski and Jonathan Witt InterVarsity Press What is ID? Why is it controversial? Intelligent design [...]
@bibledude giveaway marathon [naked surrender]
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Ever since the blogging series on the topic of ‘sex’ that I ran for The Idea Camp, I’ve developed a clearer understanding of how important it is for the church to be discussing sexuality. Today’s free resource would be great for anyone else interested in that conversation… Naked Surrender: Coming Home to Our True Sexuality [...]
book review: aftershock by @kentannan
I remember it like it was yesterday. I looked at the box in the pantry, and something inside me broke. Next thing I know, I’m on my knees crying harder than I ever remember crying in my life. My 17-month old son had been diagnosed just days prior with Juvenile Diabetes. My world was shattered and all [...]
@bibledude giveaway marathon [christ among the dragons]
Today’s giveaway is an interesting book for anyone who is interested in navigating through current cultural change while maintaining and authentic faith… Christ Among the Dragons: Finding Our Way Through Cultural Challenges by James Emery White InterVarsity Press “Here Be Dragons” When medieval mapmakers came to the end of the world as they knew it, [...]
@bibledude giveaway marathon [the radical disciple]
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John Stott is a man many consider to be a pillar of the faith in our time. And today’s giveaway is his final book before he steps out of public ministry for good. I’m positive that many will be blessed by Stott’s final words of wisdom to the church… The Radical Disciple: Some Neglected Aspects [...]
@bibledude giveaway marathon [discovering our spiritual identity]
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For many churches January means brings a new season of small group studies. And today’s giveaway item is a resource that can be used for either small group or individual study. Check it out… Discovering Our Spiritual Identity: Practices for God’s Beloved by Trevor Hudson InterVarsity Press Each chapter in this workbook by Trevor Hudson [...]
the @bibledude giveaway marathon
Throughout the month of January we’ll be giving away a bunch of great resources! You’ll have to the chance to get free books, individual and small group studies, and DVD curriculum all month long! The instructions on how to win the resources will be on each of the posts featuring them, but essentially a winner [...]
jesus’ version of the butterfly effect: matthew 25:31-46 [#resonateseries]
It’s the last teaching of Jesus that’s recorded in the Gospel of Matthew. Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And when did [...]
Nov 15, 2011 | Categories: authentic christianity, bible literacy, book reviews, READ, SERVE, the latest | Tags: bible commentary, butterfly effect, intervarsity press, ivp, Jesus, least of these, matthew 25:31-46, resonate series, sayings, teaching, the final judgement, the sheep and the goats | 1 Comment »