Category Archives: Reviews

Book review: Unconditional?

Posted on February 23, 2011 by me

I just finished reading Brian Zahnd’s new book, Unconditional?: The call of Jesus to radical forgiveness. Overall, it’s pretty awesome. If I were to come up with a “Top Ten” list of Christian books, this would definitely be included. The … Continue reading →

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Good News for Anxious Christians pt 4

Posted on February 1, 2011 by me

The church, when it’s not seduced by consumerist spirituality, is in the business of cultivating ordinary Christians. This is perhaps my favorite quote in the book I’ve been reviewing, Good News for Anxious Christians. This is not, however, the focus … Continue reading →

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Good News for Anxious Christians pt 3

Posted on January 30, 2011 by me

The first 4 chapters of Anxious Christians deals with what Cary calls “the core of what is distinctive about the new evangelical theology.” When Cary refers to “new evangelical theology,” he is referring to an approach to spirituality and thinking … Continue reading →

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Good News for Anxious Christians, pt 2

Posted on January 29, 2011 by me

On the first page of the preface of his book, Phillip Cary writes: Some folks may find it odd when I say Christians need the gospel, but this is something I firmly believe. … It’s hearing the gospel of Christ … Continue reading →

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