Biblical Theology in Thought and Practice
The Book of Concord (on-going) Foundational Documents; the confessions of the Lutheran Church. These ten documents are an exposition of the core teachings of Scripture written to clarify and even correct errors in belief and practice that have plagued the Church at different times.
The Spirituality of the Cross A look at the Lutheran (evangelical) way of living.
Moses and the Gods of Egypt A study on the book of Exodus with careful attention to the history, politics, and religion of ancient Egypt enhanced with discussions on archaeological finds. Fascinating so far. Great info on the religion(s) of ancient Egypt. Did you know they actually mummified crocodiles? I did not. It’s a resource for our “Exodus” bible study
When People Are Big and God Is Small (almost done; Review pending) A look at the “Fear of Man” in our lives and our need for a healthy “Fear of God” to keep the “fear of man” at bay. “Need people less. Love people more.” I still need to finish this one off and write some reflections. It was VERY good.
Water For Your Soul Reflections on God’s Gift and Work in Baptism
The Captivation of the Will:Luther vs. Erasmus on Freedom and Bondage (Finished) A look at Luther’s classic “The Bondage of the Will.”
The Reason For God: Belief In An Age of Skepticism (Finished) This is FANTASTIC! Very Solid discussion.
Violated: Mercy For Sexual Abuse (Finished) I was told that one in four people have experienced some form of sexual abuse. This little book gives Godly encouragement, wisdom and perspective to those who have been abused and to those who love and provide care for those abused.
God In the Dock A collection of essays by C.S.Lewis
Prayer Walking (finished)
Fasting For Spiritual Breakthrough. (quite good and compelling.–give the book, and fasting! a try!)
The Prodigal God by Tim Keller (author of the above-mentioned “Reason For God.” this book is fairly short and is EXCELLENT!
The Hole In The Gospel Written by the Founder of World Vision. Looks to be a challenge to take Christ’s calls to love seriously. Started 3/14/10 (finished) A strong challenge to the Church in the USA to look and live beyond itself to invest in a world of hurt.
Fifty Reasons Jesus Came to Die Pithy, yet thought-provoking. A good read for Holy Week.
When Helping Hurts (started 4/29)
Luther’s Works vol. 25 Lectures On Romans (in prep for bible study)