November 5, 2026
Not Just on Sunday
Lonetta McKee
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Love Story, Leadership Principles, and the Faith of a Scientist
LeRoy Lawson reviews three books exploring enduring marriage, biblical leadership, and questions about God: Joni & Ken by Ken and Joni Eareckson Tada, On Point by Del Harris,…
From the Trivial (but Interesting) to the Eternal (and Compelling)
LeRoy Lawson reviews three compelling books exploring the history of private life, the meaning of Christian spirituality, and the Jewish roots of Jesus' teaching, offering thoughtful reflections on…
From Three of My Favorite Female Authors
LeRoy Lawson reviews three thought-provoking books by Temple Grandin, Barbara Brown Taylor, and Kathleen Norris, exploring animal welfare, everyday spirituality, and the struggle against acedia and indifference.
Churches, Brains, and Change
LeRoy Lawson reviews four books exploring messy church ministry, social intelligence, addiction and neuroscience, and technological change, offering thoughtful reflections on human relationships, personal struggles, and the church's…
Shared Secrets for Ministers, Useful Advice for Elders
LeRoy Lawson reviews Richard Lischer's Open Secrets and practical leadership resources by Jim Estep, David Roadcup, and Gary Johnson, exploring pastoral formation, effective eldership, and the wisdom gained…
Failing, Fathering, and Falling Toward Maturity
LeRoy Lawson reviews three compelling books about pastoral failure, fatherhood, and spiritual maturity, exploring how The Damnation of Theron Ware, Gilead, and Falling Upward illuminate the journey toward…
Leadership Proverbs and Models of Change
LeRoy Lawson reviews three books exploring leadership wisdom, the challenges of organizational change, and simpler living, offering practical insights from Pat Williams, Chip and Dan Heath, and Eric…
Choosing to Love, Discovering the Enemy
LeRoy Lawson reviews I Shall Not Hate and Son of Hamas, exploring two remarkable personal journeys through the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the determination to pursue forgiveness, reconciliation, and…
Missionary Books, Missionary Enterprise, and Workings of the Mind
LeRoy Lawson reviews three books on the missionary purpose of the Gospels, contemporary world missions, and human decision-making, drawing practical lessons for Christian leaders, teachers, and readers.
Africa and Afghanistan, Ethics and Unity
LeRoy Lawson reviews four compelling books on African suffering, Afghanistan, pastoral ethics, and Christian unity, reflecting on the human experiences and moral responsibilities that challenge readers and church…
Hope, Despair in India: Find This Book and Read It! (Part 13)
Jim Tune reviews A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry, a heartbreaking novel set in India that explores poverty, cruelty, human dignity, and the remarkable ability to endure even…
Epic and Eternal: Find This Book and Read It! (Part 12)
Charlie W. Starr reviews John Eldredge's Epic, exploring how the great stories of literature and film reflect the gospel through themes of heroism, sacrifice, rescue, and redemption.
All About Worship: Find This Book and Read It! (Part 11)
Dale Reeves reviews Louie Giglio's The Air I Breathe, exploring how true worship extends beyond Sunday singing to shape our priorities, daily choices, and example as Christian leaders.
The Vitality of Christian Community: Find This Book and Read It! (Part 10)
Michael C. Mack reviews M. Scott Boren's The Relational Way, a thought-provoking challenge to traditional church structures that calls leaders to rediscover authentic Christian community through biblical relationships…
Reading for Enrichment: Find This Book and Read It! (Part 9)
Marshall Hayden reflects on the rewards of reading broadly and shares leadership books he wishes he had discovered earlier, offering valuable insights for ministers seeking to build stronger,…
