Read&Repeat

A window into Tolkien’s theology: One thing that is clear when reading through Tolkien’s fictional work is the beautiful and imaginative display of his deeply rooted Christian beliefs and values, or should we say, theology? It is hard to miss it most of the time, though Tolkien was never very explicit in his fantasy writing.… Continue reading

In an age when truth is relative and ethics are hazy at best, Christians need to be firmly grounded in the truth of the Scriptures, understanding why we believe what we believe and how God’s Word impacts our daily lives and decisions. Ethics as Worship is one of those books that takes the issues of… Continue reading

Here is a book for children (really, for everyone!) that captures God’s heart for His sin-cursed world in such an imaginative and creative way. God’s story is the truest and greatest story there ever was or will be. Wolfbane Books has taken this story and created a parable that beautifully illustrates how God is bringing… Continue reading

“Our identity is wrapped up in the story of our lives: the story we tell, the story we live in.” For anyone who is honest, wanting to live a fulfilling life, and not living away in a shell, there are deep questions that face us everyday that deserve to be explored. As creatures created in… Continue reading

The Christian faith is fascinating and thrilling! This is something we often forget as the temptations of the “new” and “better” creep in and take over. Our culture tends to pull us away from orthodoxy in a lot of ways, and Trevix Wax calls us back to embrace the thrill of orthodoxy in the face… Continue reading

I’ve really enjoyed learning more about the method and study of biblical theology lately. I came across this book, written by Adolf Schlatter, translated by Joseph Longarino, on faith in the New Testament. Being my first introduction to Schlatter, I did not know what to expect, but I am so thankful I was able to… Continue reading

The Bible is ONE Story. This is such a crucial truth that impacts how we view the Bible and God, the author of the Bible. Clemenceau takes parallels that we see in both the Old and New Testaments and shows how Christ is at the center of the entire Bible. The New Testament uses themes… Continue reading

What does it mean to love our neighbor? How do we do it? These questions are key to living a fruitful Christian life in our world. Yet our world and culture is marked by division and the depravity of mankind, as throughout all of history, seems to be more and more evident every day. In… Continue reading

Studying and reading God’s Word is such a joy and privilege for those that desire a vibrant relationship with and understanding of God. There are so many resources out there that give clarity and help as we seek to understand what His Word means and how best to interpret and apply these truths to our… Continue reading

How do you feel about your Bible reading and how you approach God’s Word? Has it grown…stale? Dare I say…boring? Have these thoughts ever crept into your head? Well, you are not alone! And coming across this great little book by Matthew Mullins has given me a fresh take on how to enjoy God’s Word… Continue reading