If you are in ministry, you must read this book! Especially if you are in college ministry!
Smith articulates a beautiful doctrine of humanity. What doIf you are in ministry, you must read this book! Especially if you are in college ministry!
Smith articulates a beautiful doctrine of humanity. What does it mean to be human, he asks. Does it merely mean that we are thinking creatures; or believing creatures? No. According to Smith, being human means that we are, first and foremost, desiring creatures.
If this is the case, then the what should the Christian church and Christian universities do? They should help shape the desires of their people to "desire the kingdom."
This is an incredible book for shaping the way that the Christian church thinks about what it means to be human and what discipleship includes. ...more
This book is designed as a seeker's introduction to the good life. Rather than making a case for the biblical view of the good life, Colson uses reasoThis book is designed as a seeker's introduction to the good life. Rather than making a case for the biblical view of the good life, Colson uses reason and autobiography to demonstrate that the Christian worldview makes the most sense among competing worldviews. The good life must be based on truth and lead to reality, and, because the Christian worldview does these things best, it will ultimately lead us to the good life. ...more
NT Wright is one of my favorite authors, and I absolutely loved this book. In fact, I took 35 pages of notes and highlights from the book! Wright's prNT Wright is one of my favorite authors, and I absolutely loved this book. In fact, I took 35 pages of notes and highlights from the book! Wright's proposition is simple--the Bible has a tremendous amount to say about the character of Christ's followers, and the formation of character will not occur either through legalism (an emphasis on rules and laws) or antinomianism (a total disregard for rules and laws).
While this book is difficult at many points, I believe it is absolutely essential to understand how important the formation of character is and how to go about the formation of character (which Wright addresses in the final chapter).
I plan to re-read this book and will probably do so several times....more
The best review that I can give this book is that it is so rich and insightful, that I will be re-reading it. Maybe then I can give a concise review oThe best review that I can give this book is that it is so rich and insightful, that I will be re-reading it. Maybe then I can give a concise review of this incredible work.
Moreland's book was excellent. It is a must-read for students who are preparing for college, as it helps them understand the worldviews they will encoMoreland's book was excellent. It is a must-read for students who are preparing for college, as it helps them understand the worldviews they will encounter in the university while simultaneously calling them to live a bold life.
It is also helpful for those who are past the college years but who want to live a life that counts for something. Moreland engages both the philosophical and the practical--balancing both very well.
This book will not only challenge what you think about faith but also challenge your personal development. ...more
This little book is a very good introduction to a logical faith (which many people take as a contradiction). Hazen does a very good job of tying in a This little book is a very good introduction to a logical faith (which many people take as a contradiction). Hazen does a very good job of tying in a book that deals with some of the big questions of life to a narrative in which it makes sense to ask those questions.
This was a very quick read but caused me to think, and I believe this book would be an excellent primer to high school or college students to help them think critically....more
Hardy's book starts by examining the history of the doctrine of work ("why does work exist" from the Christian worldview) and then anchors his doctrinHardy's book starts by examining the history of the doctrine of work ("why does work exist" from the Christian worldview) and then anchors his doctrine of work in the Reformed tradition. He then moves from doctrine to practical items of 1) understanding how to find the right job based on the doctrine of work and 2) how current management theory accords with the Reformed doctrine of work.
I found this book incredibly interesting and challenging to my preconceived notions of what work should be about. Hardy's writing is engaging and wonderfully balances the theoretical with the practical....more
I hated almost every minute of this book but had to read it for a class. de Mello combines Christian, Hindu, Buddhist and New Age worldviews mixed witI hated almost every minute of this book but had to read it for a class. de Mello combines Christian, Hindu, Buddhist and New Age worldviews mixed with a dose of radical individualism to create a spirituality devoid of any significant beliefs except for the fact that we don't need other people if we are aware of ourselves.
Throughout the book there were sentences and sometimes paragraphs that I thought were insightful. But I continually found myself wishing that I was finished with this book. FINALLY, I am. Don't waste your time....more