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Dear Reader,
Whether it’s resolutions or new habit formation, every January marks a fresh start for me as I commit to “sharpening the saw” (to quote David Allen) in order to be more effective as a Christian, husband, father, churchman, and employee. That’s why I enjoyed reading Brandon Crowe’s latest, Every Day Matters: A Biblical Approach to Productivity (Lexham, 2020). I’m a sucker for these kinds of books that I pray, over the long haul, make me more faithful and fruitful for the kingdom.
This issue marks the one-year anniversary of this newsletter, so I want to thank long-time subscribers and welcome new readers. For some, you’ll want to pick out one book to read. Others will want to glance at a handful of reviews to know what’s new. Still others will want to pick out an older Christian classic to read devotionally over the coming month. In any case, we at TGC pray this monthly newsletter would be a welcome resource. Whether you’re a pastor, stay-at-home mom, college student, or retiree, we strive to publish discerning, well-written, and helpful reviews.
We’re currently redesigning the books newsletter, so we’d be happy to hear what you like, what you’d want tweaked, and if there’s anything you’d especially like to see added in future versions of this newsletter. Just reply to this email or email us at books@thegospelcoalition.org.
Happy reading!
Ivan Mesa
Editorial Director
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Alec Ryrie doesn’t debunk; he describes. He traffics in empathy, not criticism. Augustine’s description of Christianity as “fides quarens intellectum” (“faith seeking understanding”) is often quoted, and rightly so, but it’s easy to forget that “infidelitatis quaerens intellectum” exists too. For those looking to make sense of it, ‘Unbelievers’ will serve as an outstanding guide. Read the review.
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