Book Notice: FOUR PORTRAITS, ONE JESUS (2nd Edition), by Mark L. Strauss
A Brief Book Notice from Books At a Glance To Christians worldwide, the man Jesus of Nazareth is the centerpiece of history, the object of faith, hope, and worship. Even those who do not follow him admit the vast…
Weekly Recap, March 21, 2020
This week take special note of our author interview with Jason Thacker about the Age of AI. This interview is fascinating because Thacker has tackled this topic from a Christian worldview. Have a listen to what he says about his new…
“I wish I could have given [this book] to my younger self.” –Rebecca McLaughlin
“I wish I could have given [this book] to my younger self.” –Rebecca McLaughlin A rich portrayal of living faithfully and happily as a Christian with same-sex attraction that paints a compelling picture of discipleship for every believer. In…
“Here is a book that belongs in the libraries of every church, pastor, teacher, and student of theology.” Richard B. Gaffin Jr.
"Here is a book that belongs in the libraries of every church, pastor, teacher, and student of theology." Richard B. Gaffin Jr. 110 years after its original publication, The Wonderful Works of God remains one of the finest single-volume…
Weekly Recap, March 14, 2020
This week we offered one of the most wide-ranging selections of topics we have probably ever done. Take particular note of our summaries this week, Steve West’s and mine. Both cover widely different, yet important books! -Ben Montoya, PhD
We all long for “happily ever afters.” But let’s face it, life’s just not like that! Or is it?
Happily Ever After? Discover how Jesus’ happy ending can be yours too. We all long for “happily ever afters.” But let’s face it, life is just not like that! Or is it? This evangelistic book takes readers through the…
Anxiety, Anger & Grief: 50-Day Counseling Devotionals
Anxiety, Anger & Grief: 50-Day Counseling Devotionals [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://booksataglance.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_4628.mp4"][/video] About the Devotional on Anxiety: Fear and anxiety are chronic struggles for many people that are only intensifying and increasing. Best-selling author Edward T. Welch shares the comfort and…
Book Notice: PASSIONATE ABOUT THE PASSION WEEK: A FRESH LOOK AT JESUS’ LAST DAYS, by William Varner
A Brief Book Notice from Books At a Glance The Gospels record Jesus’ last days leading up to his crucifixion, but how attentive are we to the details of the account? Should we speak of Palm Sunday or Monday?…
“People are particularly open to exploring a relationship with God at times of major life transition.”
On Birth, Marriage, & Death: A New Trilogy from Keller From New York Times bestselling author and pastor Timothy Keller, a beautiful box set of three books that unpacks the spiritual meaning of life's most significant events: birth, marriage, and death.…
Weekly Recap, March 7, 2020
Once again we brought you a wide variety of excellent content. Take notice of my summary of Limbaugh’s book from this week. I thoroughly enjoyed summarizing an entire set of cultural/political books, and this one was one of my favorites…
Big Theology for Little Hearts!
Big Theology for Little Hearts! Each book in the Big Theology for Little Hearts series introduces a big idea from the Bible with concise definitions and engaging illustrations to help young minds gain a foundational understanding of God's word.…
“What are the marks of a supernaturally changed heart?”
“What are the marks of a supernaturally changed heart?” [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://booksataglance.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_4585.mp4"][/video] This is one of the questions the Apostle Paul addresses as he writes to the church in Corinth. He's not after some superficial outward tinkering, but…
Book Notice: GRANDPARENTING WITH GRACE: LIVING THE GOSPEL WITH THE NEXT GENERATION, by Larry E. McCall
A Brief Book Notice from Books At a Glance Fred G. Zaspel The arrival of this book was very timely, given that our new granddaughter’s name is Grace! And I was also struck by the uniqueness of the book…
Weekly Recap, February 29, 2020
This week we offered another batch of excellent content. Take note especially of our two summaries, both on extremely important topics. Have a look!
Welcome to Westminster Sale for Sinclair Ferguson’s Books
Welcome to Westminster Sale for Sinclair B. Ferguson's Books [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://booksataglance.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_4561.mp4"][/video] Since the days of the early church, Christians have wrestled with the relationship between law and gospel. If, as the apostle Paul says, salvation is…
Book Notice: THE FORGOTTEN FEAR: WHERE HAVE ALL THE GOD-FEARERS GONE?, by Albert N. Martin
A Brief Book Notice from Books At a Glance Not enough has been written on this topic that is so massively dominant in Scripture, but Albert Martin’s relatively brief book makes a wonderful contribution. He analyzes and expounds the…
ESV Thinline Bible Sale–Worth Buying, Even Just to Give Away!
ESV Thinline Bible Sale--Worth Buying, Even Just to Give Away! [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://booksataglance.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_4550.mp4"][/video] The top-selling ESV Thinline Bible is ideal for use at home and on-the-go. At less than 1 inch thick and available in multiple designs, there is…
Book Notice: EIKON: A JOURNAL FOR BIBLICAL ANTHROPOLOGY, edited by Denny Burk and Andrew T. Walker
A Book Notice from Books At a Glance By Jonathan Ahlgren Considering recent worldview changes within the culture and the need for Christian clarity and engagement regarding anthropology, Eikon: A Journal for Biblical Anthropology is a must-read. This Journal…