Reviewed by Jack C. Whytock. Ferguson has tackled the most profound pursuit we are to be engaged upon – to have our hearts yearning ever more to know the richness of God Almighty, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and hence to have an obedient heart. … Read more
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How to Help the Hurting, by Everett L. Worthington, Jr.
Reviewed by Greg Dallimore. Although we may not think of ourselves as counsellors, we are called to reflect the love and compassion of Christ, and we may be just what our friends need – a caring friend who is willing to counsel. … Read more
Married for Good, by R. Paul Stevens
Reviewed by Daniel and Sandi McDougall. Real marriage is founded on an unconditional covenant to belong together for life. This is not a ‘how-to’ book, although one will gather many ideas about how-to. It is a ‘what-does-it-mean?’ book and a ‘why-are-these-things-important?’ book. … Read more
On Being Family: A Social Theology of the Family, by Ray S. Anderson and Dennis B. Guernsey
Reviewed by Greg Dallimore. Anderson and Guernsey suggest little research has been done in seeing the family, not as individuals, but as an entity which interacts within itself. Individuals, therefore, interact with each other as a system. This book is not designed for the average Christian reader, but for professionals ministering to the family. … Read more
