Not If, but When: Preparing Our Children for Worldly Images, by John Perritt | Review by Rosa Byler
When I was a teenager, the word pornography was rarely heard, either in conversation or across pulpits. I had a vague idea of its definition but no mental images. Although it could be stumbled upon by accident in attics, haylofts, or the trunks of cars, obtaining pornography generally took deliberate intent, and sources were limited. […]
Lasting Love: How to Avoid Marital Failure, by Alistair Begg | Review by Rosa Byler
Alastair Begg’s opening line is “Another book on marriage?” We may well wonder with him, especially with a title that implies foolproof technique. Yet given that the institution of marriage is experiencing significant cultural attack and disintegration today, good books on the subject should abound. A sound view of marriage, for both individual couples and […]
Have you ever felt like time spent in meetings is wasted time? All we do is talk – there are no sheds being sold, manufactured, or delivered and installed. Only talk! Let’s be honest: a lot of time can be wasted in meetings. However, when you notice a company with a strong, engaged culture, you […]
a non-anxious presence: How a Changing and Complex World Will Create a Remnant of Renewed Christian Leaders, by Mark Sayers | Review by Rosa Byler
“No one dresses up for funerals anymore,” complains a ninety-four-year-old friend. Rudeness goes viral in public forums; conventions are flouted and etiquette ignored. “Experts” in almost any field, bolstered by a chorus of internet yes-voices, insolently contradict authorities of legitimate research and experience. Institutions collapse, undermined by relational and cultural conflicts masquerading as battles for […]
The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God, by Timothy Keller with Kathy Keller | Review by Rosa Byler
Why another marriage book? With all the Christian material on marriage, from the inspired words of the Apostle Paul to observations by Martin Luther and books by Emerson Eggerichs, one would think it had all been said already. Yet instructive writing generally reflects the specific strengths and weaknesses of the authors’ era and culture, and […]
Remaking a Broken World: The Heart of the Bible Story, by Christopher Ash | Review by Rosa Byler
Remaking a Broken World is an overview of the Bible, organized around the themes of gathering and scattering. It is also a compelling case for belonging “in a committed and relational way to an ordinary local church,” which Christopher Ash says may be “the most significant thing you do with your life” (p. 9). While […]
