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Book Review: The Furious Longing of God
by Brennan Manning Brennan Manning is a very interesting character. Having lived in several places, sometimes homeless, in a cave, on a shrimp boat, in a Franciscan monk community, he has gathered stories and experiences most of us only read about. He would describe himself simply as a sinner saved by grace. His book, The…
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Book Review: Depression: A Stubborn Darkness
by Dr. Ed Welch Well-meaning Christians will try to explain how being a part of the Kingdom of God makes depression impossible for a believer. They may say, “Depression isn’t part of the abundant life Jesus promised his disciples. Depression isn’t mentioned as being a hallmark of God’s Kingdom.” While that may be true, the…
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Book Review: The Silent and Soft Communion
In The Silent and Soft Communion: The Spiritual Narratives of Sarah Pierpont Edwards and Sarah Prince Gill, Sue Lane McCulley and Dorothy Z. Baker provide an insightful introduction to two generations of Calvinist women in eighteenth century America via the spiritual autobiographies of Sarah Pierpont Edwards and Sarah Prince Gill. The book begins with detailed…
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Book Review: Brokenness
by Nancy Leigh DeMoss Brokenness, by Nancy Leigh DeMoss, was born out of something God did at a Campus Crusade for Christ staff conference, which took place in Moby Gym at Colorado State University in July of 1995. The focus of the conference was revival, and the organizers, desiring a fresh work of God, intentionally…
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Book Review: Practical Theology for Women
How Knowing God Makes a Difference in Our Daily Livesby Wendy Horger Alsup When first I heard of Practical Theology for Women I knew I wanted to read it. My only question was, Who is Wendy Alsup? In addition to her responsibilities as a wife and mother to two small boys, she is Deacon of…
Leslie Wiggins 