New resources for kids, for the eyes and ears…

There are so many kids resources out there for children, so many good books that will encourage learning, reading and growth in knowledge and love for Jesus. One of the things I love about some of the new resources I’m sent to review is that they are so biblical! Here are a few resources thatContinue reading “New resources for kids, for the eyes and ears…”

Book Review Batch…

One day I need to send you all a picture of my ‘to review’ shelf. It is a wonderful gift that keeps on growing, which I really enjoy. There are a huge range of books that I try to review one by one. However, it’s been a while since I did a longer post withContinue reading “Book Review Batch…”

Where is God in all the Suffering?

Suffering is a common experience to the majority of people in the world. It may be illness, it might have been a rough upbringing or it may take the form of witnessing someone else’s suffering. Suffering is not a stranger to the mortal man. Therefore, it makes sense that the question a lot of peopleContinue reading “Where is God in all the Suffering?”

5 Marks of a Gospel Church

1 Thessalonians has been one of my favourite books of the Bible for a long time. I studied it early on in Bible College and thoroughly enjoyed it. So when I was sent Sam Gordon’s easy read commentary ‘5 Marks of a Gospel Church’ I was pretty excited

Here Are Your Gods!

It’s only been in the last few years that I’ve started actually watching the news and thinking about politics. Previously I wouldn’t have bothered with politics at all. I didn’t understand it (still not sure I do!) and I saw how so many people argued over their particular political stances. So imagine my own shockContinue reading “Here Are Your Gods!”

Caring for the Souls of Children: A Biblical Counselor’s Manual

Pastoring and counselling people is tough! It’s hard to know what to say at times and it’s hard to know when to listen and when to speak. Counsellors are a huge blessing to the church and with their professional expertise they can be a great help. Many pastors are learning on the job as theyContinue reading “Caring for the Souls of Children: A Biblical Counselor’s Manual”

DoubtLess: Because Faith Is Hard

One of the things I really enjoy about my job is that I get to spend a lot of my time in 1-1s with people. I spend hours reading the Bible with, praying with and discussing some of the difficult questions people have about the Christian faith. Too often I’ve seen Christians worry that theirContinue reading “DoubtLess: Because Faith Is Hard”

Stop Taking Sides

I received a free copy of this book from Crossway in exchange for an honest review. This has not clouded my judgment 🙂 There are some things in the Bible that make us scratch our heads. Sometimes things can seem to be opposites, for examples love and wrath, and yet when we search Scripture we findContinue reading “Stop Taking Sides”

Why Is My Teenager Feeling Like This?: A Guide for Helping Teens through Anxiety and Depression

I received a free copy of this book from Crossway in exchange for an honest review. This has not clouded my judgment 🙂 An estimated six million American teens presently have some kind of anxiety disorder. In 2011, 11 percent of teen girls had a major depressive episode int he past year. Let that sinkContinue reading “Why Is My Teenager Feeling Like This?: A Guide for Helping Teens through Anxiety and Depression”

Not Forsaken

Abuse is horrible, but sadly it is a very real problem in churches, Christian homes and Christian families. We have a responsibility to care for people, that will mean being aware of the dangers and signs of abuse. Here’s a book that will help you start to think through what abuse can look like inContinue reading “Not Forsaken”