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Book Reviews in the Wilderness

aBook Reviews in the Wilderness features honest reviews of books on prayer, formation, and faith—written from the edges, for those seeking depth, simplicity, and Jesus in the wilderness.

Reading the ESV Expository Commentary (Matthew–Luke)

Reading the ESV Expository Commentary (Matthew–Luke)

May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

I reach for a commentary almost daily. Commentaries serve me for study, preaching, and reflection. I preach at least twice a week at Water Street Mission, where I serve as…

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A Life Worth Multiplying? A Look at Dave Ferguson’s Multiplier

A Life Worth Multiplying? A Look at Dave Ferguson’s Multiplier

April 3, 2026April 5, 2026

You will find a more general review of Multiplier by Dave Ferguson on my Lead a Quiet Life blog on Patheos. The review below offers a more thorough, personally reflective…

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A Living Faith: Reviewing Plummer on the Epistle from James

A Living Faith: Reviewing Plummer on the Epistle from James

March 23, 2026March 23, 2026

A review of Living Faith on James, exploring its theology, strengths, and limits while bridging James and the teachings of Jesus.

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The Aseity of God: Reflecting on Samuel G. Parkison’s The Fountain of Life

The Aseity of God: Reflecting on Samuel G. Parkison’s The Fountain of Life

March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

A clear introduction to God’s aseity—the truth that God depends on nothing—showing how this doctrine shapes Scripture, worship, and our hope.

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Navigating the Post-Everything World: 3 Lessons from Tri Robinson

Navigating the Post-Everything World: 3 Lessons from Tri Robinson

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

Tri Robinson reminds us that in a post-trust world, deconstruction is often a search for truth under “secondhand smoke.” We must trade power for presence to find a way forward.

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