For a helpful study of God's perspective on leisure, Redeeming the Time: A Christian Approach to Work and Leisure by Leland Ryken is recommended. I have not read the book yet but have read several other books by Dr. Ryken and found them all very good. I suspect the same here. And a great set of study notes is available at the Contend for the Faith website. We are using these as a guide in our family devotions for a few days. Leisure is rarely done well so a family is wise to study and discuss the issue together.

I've previously encountered Christian Smith in several recorded interviews with Ken Myers and in his book Souls in Transition. These were a delight to hear and read. I was intrigued when I learned in a recent interview that Dr. Smith was writing a book about how the Bible could be made 'impossible' and that the culprit was biblicism. For a while, I've considered myself a biblicist and have not found the Bible impossible at all. The Bible has become deeper and richer to me, as I have increased my commitment to reading the Bible as written (that is, 'to take it literally'). So respecting and enjoying Dr. Smith, I was very eager to get the book titled The Bible Made Impossible. I was glad that the publisher agreed to send me a review copy even before the book was released. I read it once, then again taking notes, and some parts a third time as I prepared this review. It is a frustrating book. It has wonderful suggestions on how to see the glory of Christ on every page of scripture and how to appreciate the intense beauty of the Bible. But the author defaces the scripture itself enroute to the helpful suggestions - wrecking a good deal of the beauty he's trying so hard to get us to see. Worst of all, it didn't have to be this way.... Read the Review

Rightly regarding the dart throwing approach of serial, casual dating as sinful and unhealthy, many Christians have opted for a 'courtship' approach. Though a nice, traditional title, the details of courtship have left many young Christians as confused as ever. Confused and seeing the rampant divorce culture, many remain fearful and linger indefinitely unmarried as they age beyond early adulthood into middle age. Some remain unmarried all their days.

In his latest book, What Are You Doing?, Vaughn Ohlman addresses the current quandry head-on. In this fast-paced Socratic style dialog, problems are accurately diagnosed and solutions boldly proposed. All with many footnotes to modern courtship literature and various scripture passages. Many reading the book lightly will doubtless judge the offered solution - that even older, more traditional idea of betrothal - as archaic and unworkable in modern society. However, those who have seriously pondered today's marriage crisis will welcome a fresh approach. More...

Each Christian family must have a routine time of focusing on the scripture and praying for one another.  Here's what has worked well for us...

This new devotional focuses on the life of Jesus as found primarily in the gospels. All aspects of Jesus' life are covered in 138 short simple lessons, each on a single page of this outstanding family devotional guide. Each lesson starts with a short scripture passage, followed by a couple paragraphs of comments, then a few questions to aid family discussion, Answers to the questions are in the passage or comments and are listed in the back for convenience.

The author admits that a study of Jesus can be overwhelming. Therefore many families may read the gospel stories but would be intimidated by a detailed study of Christ. The author intends this book to bridge the gap between simply reading the stories and a deep systematic theology on the life and ministry of Christ. I commend the author and believe the book fulfills his intention...

Christians who worshiped with Glenn Beck at his recent Divine Destiny and Restoring Honor events claim that although Mr. Beck as a Mormon worshiped a false god, the true and living God was honored by the Christians who worshiped Him at the same events. Some even claim that God is honored when Christians publicly approved of Mr. Beck's words and action, rather than openly opposing Mr. Beck's worship of a false god. What does God Himself say about the worship of false gods?

Having heard, and loved, several messages by Dr. Sinclair Ferguson, I was eager to review his latest book By Grace Alone, published by Reformation Trust. The publisher emailed me an e-book version of the book and offered to send me a free copy of the physical book in exchange for a published review, which I am only too happy to give.

The book's motivation is an African hymn published in 1946 "Umbuntu Bg Imana" translated "O How the Grace of God Amazes Me". Several facets of the grace of God in Jesus Christ are depicted in the song. Each chapter in the book focuses on one aspect of grace with studies, meditations, reflections, and praise for the marvelous grace of God. The bondage of sin, the love of God that calls and restores, the cross of Christ, the righteousness of believers in Christ, protection from Satan, rest in God's sovereignty, and freedom to live a holy life for Christ....

This review is an excellent perspective on the pantheism rampant in movies and culture, versus the true meaning of nature and life God reveals in the scriptures

Thinking biblically about worry, anxiety, hope, trust, and peace. Bible scriptures to study for family devotion.

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