Category Archives: book reviews

Book Review: Practicing Affirmation

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Jacob Young

Have you ever just wanted a handbook on how to be a friend? Maybe you’re like me (but probably not), friendship seems hard and difficult, messy and constantly a source of feeling like an absolute failure. Or maybe you are … Continue reading →

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Review: Tempted and Tried by Russell Moore

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Jacob Young

It seems a little odd to me to try and make a bridge between us on the subject of temptation. If the news outlets are any indicator, Senators still face the temptations of infidelity, government heads still face the temptations … Continue reading →

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Review: Rid of My Disgrace

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Jacob Young

One if four women and one in six men (statistically) will be sexually assaulted at some point in their lives. Which means, that if there are four women and six men who read this post, 1/5 of them will have … Continue reading →

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Review: Think by John Piper

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Jacob Young

As I’m sitting down to write this review, my friend has been snagged into a conversation with the local Existentialist about the meaning of life (we were supposed to be having coffee). It’s the sort of conversation where you go … Continue reading →

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Review and Giveaway: Collected Writings on Scripture

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Jacob Young

At the end of this post there will be instructions on how to enter the book giveaway. Now that you’ve skipped ahead and already entered your name, I hope you enjoy the book review! REVIEW D.A. Carson’s latest book, Collected … Continue reading →

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Review: The Secret of Communion with God

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Jacob Young

I think some times the Puritans get a bad wrap. Yea, they’re hard to read, and everybody thinks of witch burning when they think of them… But that’s kind of like associating the State of Alabama with The University of … Continue reading →