Reviews

Growth, Grace, and a Writer I Like

LeRoy Lawson reviews three thought-provoking books by Ruth Haley Barton, Marilynne Robinson, and Jane Austen, exploring spiritual leadership, the transforming power of grace, and the enduring wisdom of…

An Annotated List of My Latest Finds

A Book to Push Us Deeper

Matt Johnson reviews Adam Hamilton's Seeing Gray in a World of Black and White, exploring how humility, grace, and thoughtful disagreement can help Christians navigate divisive theological, moral,…

Struggling for Balance

LeRoy Lawson reviews Slow Church, iGods, and Brave New World, exploring how technology, cultural change, and the pursuit of speed challenge meaningful relationships, congregational community, and the balance…

God’s Heart, God’s Servants, a Growing Church

LeRoy Lawson reviews four Christian books exploring mission, faithful service, personal transformation, and global Christianity, featuring works by Tim Harlow, Kim Hamilton, Jim Burgen, and Philip Jenkins.

Tragic Hero, Seven Great Men, and How to Reach the “Nones”

LeRoy Lawson reviews three books exploring Richard Nixon's downfall, the courage of seven influential men, and the challenge of reaching religiously unaffiliated Americans through meaningful community and service.

A Literary Conversation about Racial Prejudice

LeRoy Lawson connects three books about Thomas Jefferson, Thurgood Marshall, and contemporary Christian values, reflecting on slavery, racial prejudice, the pursuit of justice, and the personal responsibility to…

Assessing a Pope, Learning about Armenia, Reconsidering Depression

LeRoy Lawson reviews four books examining Pope John XXIII, Armenian history and genocide, and chronic anxiety, offering reflections on compassionate leadership, historical memory, and the challenges of human…

The Crime-Poverty Connection

Doug Priest reviews The Locust Effect by Gary Haugen and Victor Boutros, examining how violence and broken justice systems undermine poverty relief and why meaningful reform matters for…

What Does “Justice” Mean?

Chris Travis reviews Timothy Keller's Generous Justice, exploring how Scripture connects care for the poor, personal accountability, and social responsibility with grace, while challenging Christians to unite compassionate…

For Anyone Concerned about Poverty

LeRoy Lawson reviews four books challenging traditional poverty relief, examining foreign aid, harmful charity, church-based development, and missionary humility while encouraging approaches rooted in empowerment, relationships, and lasting…

Creating a Framework, Unleashing Potential

Becky Ahlberg reviews two influential books on poverty and personal growth, exploring economic resources, family patterns, fixed and growth mind-sets, and practical approaches that emphasize dignity and individual…

Life, Love, Liberty, Language

Four books, four different subjects. LeRoy Lawson shares thoughtful reviews of titles exploring spiritual freedom, healthy aging, understanding younger generations, and the fascinating history of American English.

How Much More Can I Read about War?

LeRoy Lawson reviews four books about war, heroism, and violence, reflecting on A Long Way Gone, The Things They Carried, The Right Stuff, and The Hunger Games.

A Bad Year, a True Hero, and an Invitation to Wonder

LeRoy Lawson reviews Diary of a Bad Year, The Ruby Ring, and Unwrapping Wonder, exploring human nature, William Tyndale's efforts to make Scripture accessible, and spiritual insights from…