Gary Millar has done us a great service in writing his latest book, Need To Know: Your Guide to the Christian Life. As the title suggests, it's a primer on what it actually looks like to be a Christian. I'd strongly recommend this book because it is gospel-centred, engaging, short, and practical. Gospel-centred. Nowadays it's… Continue reading Book Review: Need To Know By Gary Millar
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20 Quotes from Gary Millar you Need To Know
Here are 20 quotes that caught my attention as I read Gary Millar's excellent new book, Need To Know. (You can read a proper review here). "When you're trying to explain to someone what it means when you say you're a Christian, remember this: Christianity is not a mindset or a worldview or a philosophy… Continue reading 20 Quotes from Gary Millar you Need To Know
How To Get Unstuck
I've just finished reading How To Get Unstuck: Breaking Free from Barriers to your Productivity by Matt Perman. I previously read his book What's Best Next and really enjoyed it, so I was looking forward to this one – and it didn't disappoint! Now, heaps of books have been written on productivity – and that's an understatement – so… Continue reading How To Get Unstuck
God & The Transgender Debate
Transgender issues have increasingly become part of our cultural conversation. And they're not about to disappear. This means Christians need to work hard at engaging thoughtfully and lovingly on this topic – but that's easier said than done. Many Christians have fallen into two opposite errors. On one extreme, many have forsaken the truth of the Bible… Continue reading God & The Transgender Debate
Fundamentalism and the Word of God
Fundamentalism and the Word of God , written by J.I. Packer over half a century ago, is keen knife that cuts into the ever-raging debates between conservative and liberal Christians on the nature of Scripture. This book, although written many decades ago, speaks ever clearly and directly into the same dialogues that go on today, and… Continue reading Fundamentalism and the Word of God
Stepping Out in Faith – Former Catholics Tell Their Stories
In the last 6 months or so, with the election of Pope Francis, Catholicism has been on the radar perhaps a little more than usual. In these past months Francis has been the catalyst for a lot of good conversations about Christianity, Catholicism, and the like – I know it's helped me to think more… Continue reading Stepping Out in Faith – Former Catholics Tell Their Stories
Keep the Faith – Shift Your Thinking on Doubt
Whether or not we'll admit, every Christian wrestles with doubt. We often come across questions that we don't have immediate answers for, and this can cause us to wonder – wait, what if I was wrong about all this? Doubt is one of those things that people often like to keep on the down low,… Continue reading Keep the Faith – Shift Your Thinking on Doubt
Here I Stand (Book Review)
I have decided to include a few book reviews every now and again on this blog, and this one is the first. Why book reviews? Two reasons. First, and most obviously, I just want to share what books I have found helpful (or not) and why, so that other people can choose wisely with their… Continue reading Here I Stand (Book Review)