Books &amp; conversation.

The Shack

William P. Young

A novel I expected to dislike became one of my favourite resources for thinking about God and relationships.

The Screwtape Letters

C. S. Lewis

C. S. Lewis’s fictional letters about temptation: a challenging read that opened questions about selflessness and spiritual conflict.

2 min read · Book review

Prayer & spiritual formation

The Seer

James W. Goll

James W. Goll’s account of visions and dreams, with reflections on listening, discernment, and spiritual gifts.

Mansions of the Heart

R. Thomas Ashbrook

R. Thomas Ashbrook’s approach to spiritual growth, shaped by Teresa of Ávila’s image of an interior castle.

River Dwellers

Rob Reimer

Rob Reimer on living in the fullness of the Holy Spirit, and the challenge of putting belief into practice.

Corrie ten Boom and Jamie Buckingham

Tramp for the Lord

Corrie ten Boom’s stories of trust, forgiveness, and dependence on God.

2 min read · Book review

Outrageous Love, Transforming Power

Terry Wardle

Terry Wardle’s account of Christian maturity, explored through identity, community, character, and ministry.

6 min read · Book review

Experiencing God Through Prayer

Madame Jeanne Guyon

Fifteen minutes of silence, unexpected discoveries, and learning to enjoy the God who loves me.

8 min read · Book review

Healing & care

The Gospel of Healing

A. B. Simpson

A. B. Simpson’s teaching on healing: faith, prayer, and questions about medicine.

When Heaven Invades Earth

Bill Johnson

Bill Johnson’s vision of spiritual gifts and healing, with agreements, questions, and personal reflection.

Strategic Pastoral Counseling

David G. Benner

What makes care pastoral? Reflections on David G. Benner’s approach, its practical help, and its limits.

Christian Counseling

Gary R. Collins

Gary R. Collins on Christian counseling, with reflections on the first six chapters and the responsibilities of care.

Connecting

Larry Crabb

Larry Crabb on healing relationships, with a critical response to the role of community, counseling, and the Holy Spirit.

5 min read · Book review

Theology & biblical interpretation

The Fourfold Gospel

A. B. Simpson

A. B. Simpson on Jesus as Savior, Sanctifier, Healer, and Coming King, with reflections on Christian life.

6 min read · Book review

Four Views on the Book of Revelation

C. Marvin Pate, editor

A short reflection on C. Marvin Pate’s collection of contrasting interpretations of Revelation.

2 min read · Book review

Leadership & community

Practicing Greatness

Reggie McNeal

Identity, purpose, relationships, and rest: an honest look at the person doing the leading.

7 min read · Book review