Author Archives: PS

The Marks of Manhood – Al Mohler

Posted on January 12, 2013 by PS

In his brief book The Marks of Manhood, Al Mohler provides thirteen areas where boys need to mature to men.  The book can be read in five minutes and is worth thinking through if you have a son.  Mohler’s areas … Continue reading →

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In the Land of Blue Burqas – Book Review

Posted on January 8, 2013 by PS

Summary: In the Land of Blue Burqas by Kate McCord (pseudonym) allows you see though the eyes of the author as she takes you into the homes of families in Afghanistan and talks with (primarily) women about their lives and … Continue reading →

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Naaman and Healing from Works Righteousness – Joseph Alleine

Posted on January 5, 2013 by PS

In A Sure Guide to Heaven, Joseph Alleine provides a powerful illustration of the parallel between Naaman’s cleansing from leprosy and God’s provision for our salvation.  Just like Naaman, all religions want to do something significant to receive what we … Continue reading →

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The Story of Isa’s Birth

Posted on December 24, 2012 by PS

Read the story from the Injil (Luke 2) in Arabic or Farsi This is how Jesus the Messiah was born.  The angel Gabriel was sent from God to the city of Nazareth in Galilee, to a young girl named Mary.  … Continue reading →

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Puritan Practice of Mediation on Scripture

Posted on December 17, 2012 by PS

In the book, A Puritan Theology, Joel Beeke explains the Puritans plan for Scripture reading and meditation.  There is a significant amount of wisdom in this approach and it’s worth of consideration for your Bible study time. “The Puritans advocated … Continue reading →

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Ravi Zacharias Apologetics Method

Posted on December 14, 2012 by PS

Ravi Zacharias provides a helpful apologetic framework that’s useful when discussing difficult issues.  He breaks all debates into three levels.  The first level is logic, which is why we believe what we believe.  The second level is imagination, feeling and … Continue reading →

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Long Bible Passages to Memorize

Posted on December 10, 2012 by PS

As you do Bible memorization for yourself or with your children, consider memorizing whole books or at least large sections of books.  The benefit of this approach is that you will know the context of verses to understand them correctly, … Continue reading →

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The Sacrament of Evangelism – Book Review

Posted on December 8, 2012 by PS

Summary:  The thesis of The Sacrament of Evangelism is that evangelism is a sacrament (i.e., filled with the presence of God) and should be part of the daily lives of all Christians.  Evangelism isn’t optional, only done by super spiritual … Continue reading →

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Questions to Move You Beyond Small Talk

Posted on December 8, 2012 by PS

Most of our conversations happen at a very sterile, arms-length level.  We may not know people who we’ve been friends with for decades very well because we stick to discussing the results of the weekend’s game or what’s happening at … Continue reading →

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Jesus Use of Contrast in His Teaching

Posted on November 18, 2012 by PS

Throughout Jesus’ ministry He used sharp contrasts to teach His audience what God deemed right and what He deemed wrong.  They could walk away from an encounter with Him knowing exactly what they should and shouldn’t be doing.  In many … Continue reading →

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