Jason Janz. Alone with God: A Practical Plan for Dynamic Devotions. JourneyForth, 2006. 156 pp.
One regular frustration that believers have is the inconsistency of their walk with God. There are times when the Word drips like honey into their mouths, when time seems to stand still as they enjoy the presence of God. And there are times–many times–when the Word is dry and prayer is shallow and their minds are clouded. Worse yet, even the desire to spend time with God seems to be nearly evaporated. The up-and-down nature of their walk with God often leaves believers confused, distressed, and dissatisfied.
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Mark Taylor Dalhouse. An Island in the Lake of Fire: Bob Jones University, Fundamentalism, and the Separatist Movement. University of Georgia Press, 1996. 211 pp.
The story of Bob Jones University is compelling on many levels. Its historical roots trace back to the revivalism of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the fundamentalist-modernist controversy of the 1920s, and the Great Depression of the 1930s. Though founded by a fiery evangelist, BJU became the school that laid red carpet on the sawdust trail. While its separatist stance drew criticism from all corners, BJU nevertheless sought to become a school for all orthodox believers, regardless of denomination.
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The ESV Journaling Bible. Crossway, 2006. 1074 pp.
With great anticipation, I was able to take my first look at the new ESV Journaling Bible yesterday. My current everyday ESV is Crossway’s original edition, the hardback Classic Reference Bible. But now that its binding is weakening, I’m back in the market for a new ESV. When I heard about the Journaling Bible, I couldn’t wait to see it for myself. Here are some first impressions:
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