Two Primary Responsibilities of a Great Boss: Leadership and Management
What is it that bosses actually do to be worthy of a higher wage than employees? Shouldn’t they be actively engaged in “productive, value-added work,” either instead of or in addition to their management responsibilities, in order to justify their compensation? I frequently find that people new to the role of boss find it difficult […]
How Does Sanctification Work? by David Powlison | Review by Rosa Byler
The process of sanctification can be a controversial topic. One complicating factor is people’s natural desire to find simple, foolproof methods for becoming more Christ-like; another is our tendency to construct those, formulating general principles from experiences that have brought us a measure of sanctification. How Does Sanctification Work? proposes that even the best of […]
God’s Timeline: The Big Book of Church History, by Linda Finlayson | Review by Rosa Byler
The goal of God’s Timeline is to acquaint middle-school and younger children with the broad story of the church. Linda Finlayson introduces history as the stories of real people who experienced “action and adventure” and “not boring at all”; like all true stories, she says, church history has had “heroes, heroines, and villains” from its […]
Glory in the Ordinary: Why Your Work in the Home Matters to God, by Courtney Reissig | Review by Rosa Byler
Courtney Reissig, author and now mother of three little boys, has shifted her writing focus from accidental feminism to the somewhat under-valued career of caring for a home and family. While there is nothing new about either the discussion or her conclusion (the hidden effects of homemaking are far greater than the noticeable work accomplished!) […]
Diehard Sins: How to Fight Wisely against Destructive Habits, by Rush Witt | Review by Rosa Byler
While the phrase “diehard sins” may suggest longstanding immorality, acute addiction, or some other flagrant wickedness, these are not the sort of problems Rush Witt addresses. “Destructive habits” hints at their nature; the introduction further describes these sins as subtle, respectable, acceptable, resilient, and relentless. All Christians know that sin dies hard because it is […]
Descriptions and Prescriptions: A Biblical Perspective on Psychiatric Diagnoses and Medications, by Michael R. Emlet | Review by Rosa Byler
Modern psychiatry demonstrates an unprecedented interest in diagnosing, labeling, and attempting to medicate psychological suffering (mental/emotional weaknesses and maladies), treating ailments such as depression, ADD, and others according to the latest scientific research. Many Christians are not well-equipped to respond to impressive-sounding professional knowledge and intimidating technical terms. Descriptions and Prescriptions is a short guide […]
