Book Notice

I wanted to bring to the attention of my dear readers the recent publication of The Good and Beautiful God: Falling in Love with the God Jesus Knows (IVP, 2009).  The book, by James Bryan Smith, has been heralded by Dallas Willard as “the best practice i have seen in Christian spiritual formation.” 

I have had the privilege to know some of the people that were involved with this book, and they are some of the most Christ-like people i know.  This material has played a role in that, and in my humble opinion its worth it for anyone to check out the book (the 1st in a series).  If you have any interest in spiritual formation, then this book is a must.

Back @ It

So my wife and i returned from our vacation a few days ago.  Had a good time, except for when we both were sick (briefly).  Due to school deadlines and ministry work i am on somewhat of a continued hiatus.  Things will be better eventually (mid-August?).  For now, here are a few fun resources i have recently found from Ben & Nick’s blogs:

• A brief critique of calvinism by Roger Olson.
• A few new resources to look at about Calvin.
• A new Harvard theology blog.
• An entire “blogged” Galatians commentary.
• Online access to Thomas Weinandy’s dissertation.

Time to Go

For the next few days my wonderful wife and I are headed to the Ozarks, one of the areas we like to go relax at.  Hopefully we can go play @ Beaver Lake (pictured above).  So posting will continue to be light this month.  After vacation, i have got Jr High Camp & some major papers due this month.  I will hopefully get a few posts up this month, but if not, oh well.