Reviews

Lawlessness and Poverty, Freakonomics, and Strategies for Succession

LeRoy Lawson reviews six books exploring violence and poverty, unconventional economics, and pastoral succession. His reflections highlight International Justice Mission, the Freakonomics series, and practical guidance for churches…

Life and Death, Racism, and Responsibility

LeRoy Lawson reviews three thought-provoking books on brain surgery, America's Great Migration, and moral responsibility, exploring what medicine, racial injustice, and religious ethics reveal about human dignity and…

Empires, Philosophies, Biases, and Jesus

LeRoy Lawson shares five audiobook recommendations and two traditional book reviews, exploring ancient history, science, philosophy, unconscious bias, and a fresh look at Jesus through Rubel Shelly's writing.

Wrestling with Faith and Disagreeing on the Bible

Evangelical Warning, Improbable Convert, Uncommon Ministry

LeRoy Lawson reviews three books exploring evangelical decline, an unexpected conversion, and courageous mission work. Discover his reflections on John S. Dickerson, Holly Burkhalter, and Nik Ripken's accounts…

Pursuing Unity, Revisiting Assumptions, Winning with Winsomeness

LeRoy Lawson reviews four books by Christena Cleveland, Sarah Bessey, and John Dickson, exploring Christian unity, women's leadership, practical evangelism, and biblical arguments about women preaching.

Competitors, Charismatics, and Caregivers

LeRoy Lawson reviews Birdmen, Prototype, and Call the Midwife, exploring aviation rivalries, the richness of Christian fellowship, and compassionate service among the poor in East London.

The Book that Saved My Ministry

What books can sustain a pastor through difficult seasons? Seven Christian leaders share the books that shaped their ministries, strengthened their spiritual lives, and helped them rediscover courage,…

Books Too Good to Miss

What books should Christian parents read with their children? Pat Magness recommends Bible storybooks, beloved classics, biographies, and fantasy that nurture a love of reading and encourage meaningful…

New Testament Church, New Insights on Ministry

LeRoy Lawson reviews three books exploring Christian church history, the realities of pastoral ministry, and spiritual vocation, offering personal reflections on Christian unity, small-town congregations, and the people…

The Speed of Trust

Trust can transform church leadership and ministry effectiveness. Jeff Faull explores Stephen M.R. Covey's 13 trust-building behaviors and challenges church leaders to cultivate integrity, accountability, and relationships grounded…

Is Religion the Problem?

LeRoy Lawson reviews three thought-provoking books exploring morality without God, religion's relationship to violence, and the adventure of living abroad, offering personal reflections on belief, human nature, and…

Working for the Glory of God

Bob Mink reviews Ben Witherington III's Work: A Kingdom Perspective on Labor, exploring biblical teaching on vocation, ethical employment, and the balance between work, rest, worship, and play.

Work: A Part of Gods Plan

Bert Crabbe reviews Timothy Keller's Every Good Endeavor, exploring how work fits into God's original design and why everyday occupations carry dignity, purpose, and opportunities to serve others.

Powerful, Prolific, and the Professor

LeRoy Lawson reviews three thought-provoking books exploring Genghis Khan's leadership, N. T. Wright's engagement with contemporary issues, and Richard B. Hays's insights into reading the Old Testament and…