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.
Category: Big Word Resources
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.
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…
Seven Things I Wish Christians Knew About the Bible
Seven Things I Wish Christians Knew About the Bible Michael F. Bird Paperback, Ebook, Audiobook, 240 pages. Published by Zondervan, June 2021. BUY IT HERE. A lot of Christians “know their Bibles” but don’t necessarily know ABOUT their Bibles. They can recite the books in order, quote passages, and even argue what they believe the…
The Sin of Certainty
The Sin of Certainty: Why God Desires our Trust More than our “Correct” Beliefs Peter Enns Paperback, Ebook, 230 pages. Published by HarperOne, April 2016. Buy it here. Peter Enns has come under fire a few times, even literally being fired from his position at a prestigious seminary. He is a Bible professor, author, speaker,…
Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes
Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible E. Randolph Richards and Brandon J. O’Brien Published by IVP Books, November 2012. Paperback, Ebook, or Audible, 240 pages. Buy it here. Summary: Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes attempts to shed light on how we, without even realizing it, read Scripture through…
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