BOOK REVIEW: Pastor and author Zach Lambert seeks to identify harmful lenses and point us toward more Christ-like ways to read Scripture that will bring life and wholeness to us both individually and communally.
Author: Tanya Dennis
Writer, Speaker, Freelance Editor - I love God and live to help others fall in love with Him, too. My blog is a mishmash of an otherwise mundane life: thoughts on books, writing, parenting, community and finding God in the midst of it all.
What is the point of church?
Is it possible we’ve lost the plot when it comes to church? Have we confused the form with the function? How do we know if we’re doing it right? I’ve got a lot of questions and I’d love to hear your thoughts on all this.
A few thoughts on death and hope and giving up too soon.
If you ever need someone to methodically murder your flowering tropical plants, call me. I’m very good at it. Almost a 100% kill rate. Now, this doesn’t apply to green tropicals. Palm of all sorts can survive for years in my care, but the really pretty flowering ones? Calla lilies, orchids, Hawaiian pink quills. They’re…
What if it’s not about Peter’s failure? (Or ours?)
What if the story of Peter’s denials isn’t about his failures? What if there’s something bigger and better there that should capture our attention? And what might that mean for all of us today?
What’s the value of a Bible reading plan?
Bible reading plans get a lot of attention in January. Let’s take a look at what makes them useful, where to find the right ones, and a few tips for success.
How do you know they’re Christians?
A lot of declarations fly around about whether or not so-and-so is “really” a Christian. I mean, if they voted THAT way… If they hang out with THOSE people… if they didn’t go to THIS specific event or speak out against THAT obvious evil…if they posted THAT meme… If they donated to THOSE organizations or…
How do we find purpose in our regrets?
Regrets have hijacked my thoughts and stolen my sleep. As I lie awake craving more grace, I wonder: Is it possible to make regrets fruitful? What can I learn from these spirals of negative thoughts and anxiety? And how can I overcome them?
What’s so amazing about grace?
When I asked the Bible study group what grace is, they gave me blank stares and silence. If grace is foundational to our faith, we better be able to define it. What is grace and what makes it so amazing?
A Few of my Favorite Things (for Advent)
No one will ever convince me that The Sound of Music is not a Christmas movie. I don’t care if the holiday is never mentioned in the plot or a single song. It doesn’t matter. I grew up watching this movie — all three hours of it! — every year over Christmas break. That and…
Why should I care about theology?
Too many think theology is a dusty term only used or studied by elite academics, but I beg to differ. This is a super important and relevant pursuit and every Christian should get excited about it. Let me tell you why.
Am I prayerful enough?
Recently I ran into a friend I’d not seen in months. We smiled, clasped hands, and progressed with the typical salutations of a chance meeting. When I exclaimed that I had been thinking about her so much lately and praying for her, she grew suddenly serious. “Well, that’s no coincidence.” Um, okay. I kind of brushed…
Are we studying the Bible backwards?
It’s possible some of us (many of us) have a backwards approach to Bible study. We’ve been told forever that the Bible is “an instruction manual for life” but — Is it really? I’m not so sure, and I’d love to hear your thoughts.
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