Book Reviews

Does it matter where God resides? In his new book The Temple and the Tabernacle: A Study of God’s Dwelling Places from Genesis to Revelation (Baker Books), J. Daniel Hays offers a fascinating survey of the vari... Continue Reading...

While Preaching in an Age of Distraction (IVP Books) is not a new volume, I was reminded recently (using it in a DMin seminar) that this book by J. Ellsworth Kalas has valuable insights to share with today’s ch... Continue Reading...

One of the areas which many preachers avoid discussing is sexuality, but that is a mistake argues Christian counselor Sam Serio. Serio is author of the new book Sensitive Preaching to the Sexually Hurting (Kreg... Continue Reading...

Few theological issues are more critical in Christian thought than the doctrine of atonement. In Christ Crucified: Understanding the Atonement (IVP Academic), Scottish theologian Donald Macleod offers valuable ... Continue Reading...

Whenever I talk to pastors about the battle of the schedule, I typically encourage them to read David Allen’s classic book Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress Free Productivity (Penguin Books).  Though it’s ... Continue Reading...

If we are to preach the "whole counsel of God" we must also lead our people to the rich biblical content found in the Old Testament.

This nuts-and-bolts guidebook is the second edition of the book, but with significant additions and alterations to the earlier edition.

This excellent collection of essays brings theological insight to bear on the practical life and work of the church.

As communicators, preachers can learn much from gifted communicators like Peggy Noonan, former White House speechwriter and longtime columnist for the Wall Street Journal.

Mary S. Hulst offers guidance to those caught up in "the creative mess that is preaching."