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Sustaining Revival

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Carl Simmons

The little-known story of the widespread revival in Nagaland, India—and its aftermath . . . C. B. Newell. Sustaining Revival. 256p., $16.99, Deep River Books. There are occasions in biblical history where we see a breaking-in of the spirit of … Continue reading →

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Marv Taking Charge

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Carl Simmons

A tough but enlightening—and affecting—look at end-of-life matters. . . . Lois Hoitenga Roelofs. Marv Taking Charge: A Story of Bold Love and Courage. 224p., $16.99, Deep River Books. Lois Roelofs always knew that Marv, her husband of fifty-five years, … Continue reading →

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Rethinking Rest

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Carl Simmons

A different take on rest and the Sabbath. . . . Gregory D. Hall. Rethinking Rest: Why Our Approach to Sabbath Isn’t Working. 240p., $15.99, Deep River Books. Today’s concept of biblical rest . . . isn’t working. Our numerous … Continue reading →

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40 Questions About Women in Ministry

Posted on January 23, 2023 by Carl Simmons

It is what it says it is. . . . 🙂 Sue Edwards and Kelley Matthews. 40 Questions About Women in Ministry. 336p., $24.99, Kregel Ministry. 40 Questions About Women in Ministry charts a course for understanding differing views on the … Continue reading →

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Clarifying Christianity

Posted on January 16, 2023 by Carl Simmons

Jacquelyn Guinn and Allan Guinn. Clarifying Christianity: A 12-Week Study for Confused Churchgoers. $16.99, Deep River Books. Why should we trust the Bible? Why would a good God allow pain and suffering? How can Hell be just? These questions and more … Continue reading →

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Kerux: 1 Peter

Posted on January 9, 2023 by Carl Simmons

All you can eat (and preach) about 1 Peter. . . . Timothy E. Miller and Bryan Murawski. 1 Peter: A Commentary for Biblical Preaching and Teaching. Kerux Commentaries. 336p., $32.99, Kregel Academic. Kerux Commentaries enable pastors and teachers to … Continue reading →

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Irrevocable

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Carl Simmons

Learning to communicate grace in our difficulty and brokenness—including the physical kind. . . . John M. Espy. Irrevocable: A Story of Human Aphasia and Divine Grace. 400p., $17.99, Deep River Books. The ability to express and understand written and … Continue reading →

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Pawned

Posted on December 5, 2022 by Carl Simmons

Looking at our sexuality from a biblical standpoint. . . . Dr. Gary Foshee. Pawned: Redeeming Our God-Given Sexuality. 264p., $16.99, Deep River Books. People walk into pawn shops every day and pawn priceless heirlooms for pennies on the dollar, … Continue reading →

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Galatians on F.I.R.E.

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Carl Simmons

Taking a deeper dive into the book of Galatians. . . . Dr. Ken J. Burge, Sr. Galatians on F.I.R.E. 234p., $16.99, Deep River Books. Rather than telling you what the book of Galatians teach, this edition of the New … Continue reading →

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Three in One

Posted on November 21, 2022 by Carl Simmons

Looking at the Trinity in fresh ways. . . . William David Spencer. Three in One: Analogies for the Trinity. 256p., $21.99, Kregel Academic. Throughout history, Christians have pictured the relationships between Father, Son, and Holy Spirit through analogies. Such … Continue reading →

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