christianity

This book is a celebration of the Creator God who created all that is made and invites us into a continual process of co-creation. It is an urge to reorient our making away from productivity or self-promotion and towards others and the world. It is a gentle reminder that God has delighted in our existence since before we knew him, and continues to delight in what we bring, albeit imperfect, broken, and lacking. 8 / 10.

In a highly structured format, professor of theology Gary Burge guides his readers through the life of an academic faculty from their beginnings in finding security to their mid-life in finding success and finally to their closure in finding significance. While not directly applicable to integrating Christianity with graduate school, the roadmap is useful for the future. 6 / 10.

This informative, gospel-based discussion of marriage deals equally in theology, pastoral admonition, and lived experience. At its core, this book frames marriage as one of many ways to reflect part of God’s nature. While there are several normative views taken here that are worth discussing or disputing, many of the ideas presented were very helpful to me in a time of pre-engagement and discernment. 8 / 10.

Set in Israel at the time of Jesus, The Bronze Bow follows the lives of several Jewish youths as Roman oppression bends and shapes their adulthood. When Jesus proclaims a victory and kingdom that has already been established instead of catalyzing a revolt against Rome, the characters and readers alike must grapple with what to do when Jesus does not fit their expectations. 8 / 10.