The Collected Debris of an Obsessive Love I ordered a hardback copy of The Museum of Innocence soon after it was published. That was…
Denis Haack
Denis is the author of The Rest of Success: What the World Didn’t Tell You About Having It All and has written articles for such journals as Reformation & Revival Journal, Eternity, Covenant, and World. He holds a Master of Arts in Theological Studies degree from Covenant Seminary in St. Louis.
The Glory of God (Morgan and Peterson, 2010)
Three simple facts underscore the importance of the notion of God’s glory. First, as a search in any concordance shows, it is a concept…
Considering Arguments Against
“The moment we want to believe something,” playwright George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) commented, “we suddenly see all the arguments for it, and become blind…
Loving Accountability or Burdensome Legalism?
Accountability is much in the news these days. Politicians on the campaign trail, for example, claim they will be transparent so as to be…
The Reason for God (Tim Keller, 2008): Questions for Discussion (II)
Tim Keller, who is pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian in Manhattan, listens carefully. He listens not just to Christians but to non-Christians as well, and…
The Arabs (Eugene Rogan, 2009)
A world we should know I suspect I do not need to list reasons that it might be wise to include this book (or…
Hindrances to Communication
Stumbling in conversation Good communication is hard even at the best of times in this badly fragmented world. Have I overstated that? I don’t…
Of Pilgrims and Fire: When God Shows Up at the Movies (Roy Anker, 2010)
Books / Discernment / Movies
Moving Pictures, Godly Reflections I have never met Roy Anker but from his books I think I have at least a good hint as…
Make College Count: A Faithful Guide to Life and Learning (Derek Melleby, 2011)
Whenever a book is written by someone who works with the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding I take notice. Make College Count is by Derek…
Trust and Safety
“Trust is confidence,” Jim Belcher says, “that the other person’s intentions are good and that we have no reason to be protective or careful…