Category Archives: Sam Crabtree

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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Affirmation is the purpose of the universe

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Jacob Young

This month, Crossway Books is putting out Practicing Affirmation by Sam Crabtree. The moment I saw it, I immediately grabbed it up. I’m going to post my review of the book soon, but below are the passages that I found profoundly … Continue reading →

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Agreeing with Atheists about god

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Jacob Young

Affirmation is a way to gain a hearing for the gospel… I found it helpful, for example, when interacting with a self-proclaimed atheist to take this approach: “I can see that you’re an intelligent person. I’m inclined to think that … Continue reading →