Book Notice: IF GOD IS SO GOOD, WHY ARE THINGS SO BAD?, by Melvin Tinker

A Brief Book Notice from Books at a Glance   As Tim Chester says in the Foreword: Melvin Tinker invites us to walk with Job through the confusion sufferings creates. If God is so good why are things so Bad…

Book Notice: OUR ANCIENT FOE: THE HISTORY, ACTIVITY, AND DEMISE OF THE DEVIL, by Ronald L. Kohl

A Brief Book Notice from Books at a Glance   Christians are at war with an enemy who delights in rendering believers powerless, ruining their testimonies, and destroying their lives. But are we taking Satan seriously? Are we on guard…

Book Notice: GOD FOR US: DISCOVERING THE HEART OF THE FATHER THROUGH THE LIFE OF THE SON, by Abby Ross Hutto

A Brief Book Notice from Books at a Glance   Is God really good? Is he good to others? Is he good to us? And if the answer is yes, why does it often feel like he's so far away?…

Weekly Recap, March 23

We had quite a few Book Notices this week that you don’t want to miss, as well as a summary of George Eldon Ladd’s excellent CRUCIAL QUESTIONS ABOUT THE KINGDOM OF GOD.

Book Notice: PASSIONS OF THE HEART: BIBLICAL COUNSEL FOR STUBBORN SEXUAL SINS, by John D. Street

A Brief Book Notice from Books at a Glance   Enticed by rage, sensuality, or pride, anyone can become caught up in previously unimaginable acts. Experienced biblical counselor John Street takes a hard look at the heart idolatries that lead…

Weekly Recap, March 16

Book Notice: MERE CALVINISM, by Jim Scott Orrick

A Brief Book Notice from Books at a Glance   WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT CALVINISM? There are so many misconceptions about Calvinism that it is safe to say that even most Christians do not truly know what it teaches.…

10ofThose

Introducing Jonathan Carswell and 10ofThose Publishing   Editor’s Note: We want you to get to know Jonathan Carswell and his excellent work at 10ofThose Publishing. Please take a moment and read his story! Texting, tweeting, scrolling and flicking. Where do…

Book Notice: A MERCIFUL AND FAITHFUL HIGH PRIEST: STUDIES IN THE BOOK OF HEBREWS, by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones

A Brief Book Notice from Books At a Glance   The book of Hebrews was written to magnify the greatness of our Savior and the importance of the gospel of Jesus Christ, and who better than Martyn Lloyd-Jones to expound…

Book Notice: BROKEN PIECES AND THE GOD WHO MENDS THEM: SCHIZOPHRENIA THROUGH A MOTHER’S EYES, by Simonetta Carr

A Brief Book Notice from Books at a Glance   When a son, sister or grandchild begins behaving in unexpected and disturbing ways, family members hope it may simply be a phase. For some, it is instead a lifetime illness…

Weekly Recap, March 9

If you’re going to lose an hour of sleep this weekend, why not do it reading one of these books? (Don’t forget to set your clock forward.)

Book Notice: ONCE FOR ALL DELIVERED TO THE SAINTS: ESSAYS ON THE HISTORY OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN HONOR OF GERALD L. PRIEST, edited by Allen Mickle, Michael A. G. Haykin, Ian Clary, Roy Paul

A Brief Book Notice from Books At a Glance Fred Zaspel   We are very pleased to announce the release of this new festschrift in honor of Dr. Gerald Priest. Dr. Priest, who served on the faculty of Detroit Baptist…

Weekly Recap, March 2

Our topics this week are a wide variety, including Reformation history, Christian sexuality, the prayers of a child, and the doctrine of the church.

Book Notice: UNWRAPPED! LIVING THE CHRISTIAN LIFE IN TODAY’S WORLD, by John Blanchard

A Brief Book Notice from Books at a Glance   This entirely new book from John Blanchard is a guide to living the Christian life in today's world. It's written for new Christians, but see the commendations below for wider…

Book Notice: 40 FAVORITE HYMNS ON THE CHRISTIAN LIFE: A CLOSER LOOK AT THEIR SPIRITUAL AND POETIC MEANING, by Leland Ryken

A Brief Book Notice from Books At a Glance By Fred Zaspel   Some of my favorite devotional reading over the years has been from the hymnal. Back when I was in high school, as I was becoming theologically “aware,”…

Weekly Recap, Feb. 23

Book Notice: THE BOX: ANSWERING THE FAITH OF UNBELIEF, by Craig Biehl

A Brief Book Notice from Books At a Glance By Fred Zaspel   I recently had occasion to read this book again, and I was reminded what a helpful book this is for any Christian who might feel threatened by…

Book Notice: TEXTUAL CRITICISM OF THE BIBLE (LEXHAM METHODS SERIES), by Amy Anderson and Wendy Widder

A Brief Book Notice from Books At a Glance By Fred Zaspel   This helpful new book is for those of us who work with the Bible’s original languages but feel perhaps a bit in over our head in evaluating…