An Amateur Theologian blundering around the Kingdom of God
I seem to be making an annual habit of reading a book by a Benton at the start of the year! I was privileged to sit under the inistry of John Benton for many years at Chertsey Street Baptist church, … Continued
Jeremy Marshall’s short new book on living with incurable cancer is one of the most inspiring stories I’ve read this year. Published 10ofThose, who kindly sent me a review copy, I’ve got to know the author online a little bit … Continued
I’ve had this book on my ‘to read’ pile for a little while, but it took a recent profound experience of pain (which I may write about in the future) to pick this book up, which 10ofThose kindly provided for … Continued
I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a review. Don Carson is a theological giant in the world of evangelicalism, and his books and teaching have been very important to me personally in my growth … Continued
A couple of friends, clocking this book either lying around the house or on my ‘to read’ pile, have wondered why on earth I’d read a book about ‘A Good Old Age’. The primary reason is the work and prayer … Continued
The latest little book in the Hub series from 10ofThose and the FIEC that has floated across my field of vision is the intriguing Glorious Union: Flourishing in marriage and ministry, by Adrian and Celia Reynolds. Today I’m writing my fairly … Continued
I was privileged to get another little care package of books from 10ofThose recently – this one is a little volume on something very important. To some readers of this blog, Wallace Benn will need no introduction – to … Continued
What does it mean to be happy? What does it mean to cry? How do we understand the literary concepts of comedy and tragedy – particularly in line with the notion of divinity that the message of Jesus invites us … Continued
One of the perks of having spent a few years reading books, writing book reviews, and otherwise clogging up the internet with blogging, is that you meet some interesting people. The other perk is that sometimes nice people send … Continued
Every now and again I pick up a little book in 10publishing’s growing series with Union Theology, like Andrew Wilson’s excellent Unbreakable: What the Son of God Said About the Word of God, and Michael Reeves’ helpful Enjoying Your Prayer Life. … Continued
