https://www.maygp.org/homepage daily 1.0 2024-04-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efd69a1bebabd77f63fcd24/1598318804917-CL1BRI44VMTVYI42JHMO/image-asset.jpeg MayGP.org https://www.maygp.org/rationale daily 0.75 2020-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efd69a1bebabd77f63fcd24/1594326767586-528VFG3FQKRUCQNN1MJZ/Lighthouse.jpg May Grace Precede: Rationale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efd69a1bebabd77f63fcd24/1594205058943-Y4JI9VZNS2M4J5QAB7SG/v2osk-1Z2niiBPg5A-unsplash.jpg May Grace Precede: Rationale - “Proper thinking is indispensable to knowing and loving God profoundly” https://www.maygp.org/videos-podcasts daily 0.75 2025-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efd69a1bebabd77f63fcd24/1594329955816-YVTZVR9UWD3B9P6UW12X/image-asset.jpeg Videos and Podcasts - Open my eyes that I might behold wondrous things out of your law Psalm 119:18 https://www.maygp.org/articles-and-blog daily 0.75 2021-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efd69a1bebabd77f63fcd24/1623885947845-1LVQH3UNPQ8AZTJBMPE9/unsplash-image-2QUvkQTBh5s.jpg Articles & Blogs - ‘Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him.’ John 3:36 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efd69a1bebabd77f63fcd24/1623878000617-9CH1J9WYXMO0G5EOOQB6/rodin-the-thinker-loh_4_orig.jpg Articles & Blogs - Why does anything exist? What is the ultimate destiny of the material universe? What is the greatest underlying problem in the world? How can that problem be solved? How should I live? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efd69a1bebabd77f63fcd24/1623887392329-XZLA4IJ6XS5L0BICH1AU/unsplash-image-3SFgixAUnAU.jpg Articles & Blogs - ‘In love, he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of His will, to the praise of His glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved’ Ephesians 1:4-6 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efd69a1bebabd77f63fcd24/1623882434565-S4OJKAXFX25EA2O895LR/unsplash-image--4UwhAr4KYg.jpg Articles & Blogs - ‘For in him, all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell and through Him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross’ Colossians 1:19, 20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efd69a1bebabd77f63fcd24/1601169050435-91DMD93R4UN0WT36610Y/Open+bible+side+view.jpg Articles & Blogs I completed medical school, not just with a degree, but a deeper sense of purpose and with refined values. It had become absolutely disheartening to see the frequent indifference to reading and the occasional anti-intellectualism in my Christian communities. You would think that the people who profess, “God has a book”, would be the most passionate readers and advocates for great literature. But there is a great discrepancy and the reasons are multifaceted (as well as beyond the scope of this article for now). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efd69a1bebabd77f63fcd24/1601168446552-4PY292CUG0GFYB221RAZ/Book+reading.jpg Articles & Blogs I love to read! It’s one of the greatest joys of mine, but it wasn’t always that way. I remember rushing home after school every weekday afternoon as a young child to watch Pokémon. I loved the first generation of the show, the trading cards and the video games. Reading was like a chore back then and I don’t know very many kids who enjoy doing chores. In primary school and junior high, reading was an expression of obedience. My parents and teachers want me to do it, I didn’t want to be rude, so I read. Admittedly, and ashamedly, sometimes I read for the gratification of being perceived as smart, but I certainly didn’t delight in reading at that time. In high school and during my early college years, reading was now simply a tool to help gain knowledge and understanding about relevant topics. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efd69a1bebabd77f63fcd24/1601168967755-6S159COD44MXOU1E2H58/Sun+shining+through.jpg Articles & Blogs But then, medical school and Pastor John Piper happened. I learned from experience mostly, as well as through guidance in sermons, that reading was a means to facilitate personal growth and spiritual maturity, an instrument of joy and comfort during distressing times, and a way to shape our perspectives about the world and our daily experiences. Finally, and most importantly, I learned that reading is an indispensable means to knowing, rejoicing in, and glorifying God, the ultimate of all ends. The latter revelation of the mind came at a perfect time and accorded with the transforming desires of my heart. In retrospect, I believe that this was a match made in heaven (literally) through God’s providence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efd69a1bebabd77f63fcd24/1598243667212-B5D7LENSXL48Q4LUSU97/image-asset.jpeg Articles & Blogs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efd69a1bebabd77f63fcd24/1623886287633-T2AR3JCKDZAGMAJREALW/unsplash-image-L2d5qNG-mbw.jpg Articles & Blogs - ‘How shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation?...’ Hebrews 2:3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efd69a1bebabd77f63fcd24/1623881781312-9PQ8W7H1WURSVEAMACH2/unsplash-image-bV_mp5XqWc4.jpg Articles & Blogs - The central message of the Gospel is the good news that: God had come in the person of Jesus the promised Christ, lived a perfect (sinless) life, died on behalf of sinners, and was resurrected in victory thereby preserving and displaying the infinite worth of His glory and providing salvation through His Spirit to those who are to joyfully trust in Him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efd69a1bebabd77f63fcd24/1601168641177-6NCJNJCBQ99KH3RQE73E/Flowers+developing.jpg Articles & Blogs But after accepting and failing at several reading challenges from friends, I knew something was wrong. At first, I was in denial and blamed my failures elsewhere, “You’re a business major and I’m in bio-chem. Of course, you have more time to read!” But deep within my inner being, I knew that this response was shallow. The mid-to-late college years were a time for me to confront many things about myself including, but not limited to, my motivation for reading and my poor reading habits. “Is there a greater value to reading that I’m neglecting?”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efd69a1bebabd77f63fcd24/1601169149001-YRA4X3MAWGLZMJQIMI86/Thumbs+up+Sunrise.jpg Articles & Blogs O how I thank Christ for my early ignorance and His grace the enlightens my heart! My passion for reading isn’t used as an index of superiority but rather to be shared with other that they may have joy with me. My frustration over my failed attempts to promote Christian literacy, education and provide the tools for thoughtful reasoning and discourse within the lives of my people didn’t ultimately result in me disowning them but instead produced gratitude that I could be a part of a grand work. It is a reminder of my own shortcomings, for the God-sized space in my heart, once inadequately occupied by Pokémon and progressively selfish ambitions has now been replaced by the glory of God’s grace, out of which flows a passion for reading and teaching. September 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efd69a1bebabd77f63fcd24/1601168832087-PE4AVKPF7FTJ6CZW03O2/Shining+on+ice.jpeg Articles & Blogs There was something happening to me at that time which I’m still trying to find the words to explain. Nevertheless, I started to choose to read, not just because someone else wanted me to or because it helped with a class but because of this inner compulsion. It didn’t take long for me to realize that I enjoyed it! Priorities in my life started to shift and reading had become such an ingrained habit that there’s even an incident (or two) when I took a book into a movie theatre (ask my wife for the hilarious details). However, with these new desires came new temptations, particularly the desire to make reading an end in itself. https://www.maygp.org/reviews daily 0.75 2025-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efd69a1bebabd77f63fcd24/d4434f7f-921a-4c67-99e2-6de0c0068212/Book+cover+-+God%27s+greater+glory.jpg Reviews - God’s Greater Glory: The Exalted God of Scripture and the Christian faith Author: Bruce A. Ware Genre: Christian literature, non-fiction, theology Estimated Required Reading Level: B2 What does the phrase ‘Jehovah Jireh’, the declaration ‘God is in control’, and the assurance of Romans 8:28 have in common? They all relate to the Biblical doctrine of (divine) providence. Interestingly, while the term is enigmatic to many Christians, the concept is integrated in varying degrees into the collective consciousness of the Christian community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efd69a1bebabd77f63fcd24/1613873603108-VP18AQD9ON5GXQFHB1A5/book+cover+-+William+Carey.jpg Reviews - William Carey (Christian Heroes: Then & Now Series): Obliged to Go Authors: Janet & Geoff Benge Genre: Christian Literature, non-fiction, biography Estimated Required Reading Level: A1 Living a life consistently passionate for God in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges is a struggle identifiable by many Christians. Uncertainty, death of loved ones, strong opposition, financial shortcomings, personal betrayal, feelings of inadequacy, and the temptation of complacency are just a few on a long list of trials that we allow to detour our pursuit of faithful obedience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efd69a1bebabd77f63fcd24/1608808739439-IB0QZQ610Y7OSCJ27OEL/Discipline+of+Spiritual+Discernment+cover.jpg Reviews - The Discipline of Spiritual Discernment Author: Tim Challies Genre: Christian literature, non-fiction, practical theology, personal growth Estimated Required Reading Level: A1 I often cringe when I hear someone say ‘the Bible says don’t judge’ because I know that there is a sense in which this is true and a sense in which it is misinterpreted. After which, I spend the following moments trying to ensure that the difference between being judgmental and being Biblically discerning is appreciated. While in search of a book that surveys the topic clearly and comprehensively, I came across ‘The Discipline of Spiritual Discernment’ by Tim Challies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efd69a1bebabd77f63fcd24/2c38344f-77a4-49a9-beb5-245661aa2f4a/51Hh8-UuriL._AC_UF1000%2C1000_QL80_.jpg Reviews - The Hardest Peace: Expecting Grace in the Midst of Life’s Hard Author: Kara Tippetts Genre: Christian Literature, Non-fiction, Memoir ERRL: A1 On Sunday 22nd March 2015, 38-year-old Kara Tippetts died of recurrent metastatic (stage IV) breast cancer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efd69a1bebabd77f63fcd24/995f4e27-cf0f-4d82-a045-2c236a42d4cf/11711164.jpg Reviews - Intellectuals don’t need God and other modern myths: Building Bridges to Faith through Apologetics Author: Alister E. McGrath Genre: Non-fiction, Christian literature, Apologetics Estimated Required Reading Level: B2 I’m not certain why I bought this book or how it found its way into my reading space but I’m certainly glad it did. I had spent several years reading it intermittently. However, it wasn’t until writing this review that I realized how instrumental it was to my understanding of faith and apologetics, as well as how it had impacted my thought life in other meaningful ways. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efd69a1bebabd77f63fcd24/82259d92-dbb1-47df-aee8-1c0769fe7b3a/Book+cover+-+Finding+the+right+hills+to+die+on.jpg Reviews - Finding the Right Hills to Die On: The Case for Theological Triage Author: Gavin Ortlund Genre: Non-fiction, Christian literature, theology Estimated Required Reading Level: B1 Most Christians seem to fall into one of two camps when faced with doctrine. There are those who see scripture’s warning against doctrine laxity and, in their zealous dedication to Biblical truth (doctrinal sectarianism), inflict unwarranted harm on their fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efd69a1bebabd77f63fcd24/660e2cb5-08ea-4b98-b042-8362390dd0a0/Book+cover+-+The+Philosophy+of+Jesus.jpg Reviews - The Philosophy of Jesus Author: Peter Kreeft Genre: Non-fiction, Christian literature, philosophy Estimated Required Reading Level: B2 I had noticed that, in the Gospels and New Testament epistles, Christ and Paul had readily used certain logical forms of argumentation to support their points. I was searching for a book that captured these occasions when I came upon The Philosophy of Jesus by Roman Catholic philosopher Peter Kreeft. To my disappointment, however; such occasions are never highlighted. Not long into the book, you realize that the titular ‘of’ is somewhat deceptive. Interestingly, once I realized that it wouldn’t meet my initial expectations, the book turned out to be a pleasant surprise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efd69a1bebabd77f63fcd24/efe450b2-ee7b-41dc-bf16-93beed19db4d/Book+cover+-+redemption+accomplished+and+applied.jpg Reviews - Redemption Accomplished and Applied Author: John Murray Genre: Christian literature, non-fiction, theology Estimated Required Reading Level: B2 Fundamental to the Gospel is the proclamation that salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone. Even those loosely acquainted with Christian theology have encountered this idea via conversation with believers and exposure to Christian literature, media, or so forth. Members of Christian families, notably in Protestant households, learn it from a very early age and some are able to offer supporting scriptural texts accumulated from church attendance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efd69a1bebabd77f63fcd24/115cb6f7-1d2b-4a7c-b225-5478bb496390/The-Rise-and-Triumph-of-the-Modern-Self-Cultural-Amnesia-Expressive-Individualism-and-the-Road-to-Sexual-Revolution+%281%29.jpg Reviews - The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution Author: Carl R. Trueman Genre: Christian literature, Non-fiction, History, Cultural Analysis ERRL: B2 How did we get here? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efd69a1bebabd77f63fcd24/3fc370e9-6a5b-46eb-ac67-9b67ac1995a0/Book+cover+-+The+Wisdom+Pyramid.jpg Reviews - The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding your Soul in a Post-Truth World Author: Brett McCracken Genre: Christian literature, Non-fiction, Christian living Estimated Required Reading Level: A1 Are you suffering from anxiety? Are you overstimulated yet emotionally under-activated – experiencing commitment paralysis and accentuation of your cognitive biases? Or maybe you’re just weary of the perpetual novelty and input from self-proclaimed experts on the internet and various forms of media. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efd69a1bebabd77f63fcd24/1613646529528-6G3R3BHUX4DDF27E1NBT/Book%2BCover%2B-%2BThe%2BEnd%2Bfor%2BWhich%2BGod%2BCreated%2Bthe%2BWorld.jpg Reviews - The End for Which God Created the World Author: Jonathan Edwards Editor: Jason Dollar Genre: Christian literature, non-fiction, philosophy, theology Estimated Required Reading Level: C2 Why would a perfect, self-sufficient being create anything? Through my own personal reflection on the meaning of life, I perceive that this is the second most important question that a person can ask themselves. (the first being, ‘why does anything exist?’ It’s connected to the second question but the subtle distinction is paramount and will be discussed elsewhere). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efd69a1bebabd77f63fcd24/1629260984469-7HGNFX9SV43ZMHZ0UMTJ/Book+cover+-+Love+your+God+with+all+your+mind.jpg Reviews - Love Your God with All your Mind: The Role of Reason in the Life of the Soul Author: J. P. Moreland Genre: Christian literature, non-fiction, practical theology Estimated Required Reading Level: A2 An intellectual and religious leader asked Christ Jesus to identify God’s greatest commandment to humanity. Echoing the Old Testament, specifically the Pentateuch (Deuteronomy 6:4-5, 10:12-13), Christ responds, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efd69a1bebabd77f63fcd24/1606101891032-VJX42XUZ4LEPON4P2SE3/God+is+the+Gospel+pic.jpg Reviews - God is the Gospel: Meditations on God’s love as the Gift of Himself Author: John Piper Genre: Christian literature, non-fiction, theology Estimated Required Reading Level: B2 The Gospel is the central, indispensable, and most valuable message of the Christian faith. Unfortunately, I often get the impression that some Christians aren’t sure exactly what the Gospel is or have only a superficial understanding of it. Pastor John Piper may have had similar experiences that led him to write this book, simply titled ‘God is the Gospel’. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efd69a1bebabd77f63fcd24/1601170267289-NEHOD443VIGKWSWUZYXQ/Book+cover+-+Lit.jpg Reviews Lit! A Christian Guide to reading books Author: Tony Reinke Genre: Christian literature, non-fiction, practical theology Estimated Required Reading Level: A1 Reading is an art whose skills you develop over time and with practice. But true reading is also a spiritual gift, requiring grace and discernment to perform optimally. What does it mean to read as a Christian? Or how should the gospel influence my reading habits? The answers to those questions are crucial but I’m heavily concerned that most Christians may be too disproportionate in their approach or too disinterested in their consideration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efd69a1bebabd77f63fcd24/fa9c1120-fb42-4f9e-af4c-3100a1ee0030/Book+cover+-+The+reciprocating+self.jpg Reviews - The Reciprocating Self: Human development in theological perspective, 2nd Edition Authors: Jack O. Blaswick, Pamela Ebstyne King, Kevin S. Reimer Genre: Christian literature, Non-fiction, Psychology, Developmental psychology, Counselling ERRL: C1 The scientific method has served as an effective means of acquiring knowledge about the various mechanisms in the physical universe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efd69a1bebabd77f63fcd24/07546fc2-f306-4c68-b288-1f3079c4d3d8/Book+cover+-+Philosophy%2C+A+christian+introduction.jpg Reviews - Philosophy: A Christian Introduction Author: James K. Dew Jr. & Paul M. Gould Genre: Christian literature, Non-fiction, Philosophy Estimated Required Reading Level: B1 In my review of the book of the month for March 2021, I stated how I considered apologetics to be one of the most underappreciated and least engaged fields of study among the general Christian populace. In retrospect, I’m glad that I was graced with the foresight not to definitively settle on the superlative because the field of philosophy is well worthy of consideration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efd69a1bebabd77f63fcd24/1629244862480-C4H2WSJJ6Y4P94W3Y44J/Book+cover+-+The+Pleasures+of+God.jpg Reviews - The Pleasures of God: Meditations on God’s Delight in Being God Author: John Piper Genre: Christian literature, non-fiction, theology Estimated Required Reading Level: B2 Here, in The Pleasure of God: Meditations on God’s Delight in Being God, author John Piper aims to convince the reader that God delights most in Himself, which in turn overflows to the benefit of those who are to rejoice and delight in Him. A cursory glance at that idea may make it appear strange or even unseemly, yet careful contemplation, as well as exploration of scripture, inevitably ends in a similar discovery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efd69a1bebabd77f63fcd24/cb198083-ccc3-4e16-93a8-e13d598bbbff/18814713.jpg Reviews - Living by The Book: The Art & Science of Reading the Bible Author: Howard G. & William D. Hendricks Genre: Non-fiction, Christian literature, Biblical studies Estimated Required Reading Level: A1 Bible study to several Christians is a task, where finding the motivation and approach to engage seem to be an unsolvable mystery. To some others, its easy – almost too easy with no need for methodology, in-depth contextual analysis or assistance needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efd69a1bebabd77f63fcd24/1629245916724-EURSH02UX1A1W04C06GY/Book+cover+-+Counterfeit+gods.jpg Reviews - Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the only Hope that Matters Author: Timothy Keller Genre: Christian literature, non-fiction, practical theology Estimated Required Reading Level: B1 Many people think of idols as physical statues that others occasionally worship. While that view holds some degree of truth, the Biblical concept of idolatry is more profound. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efd69a1bebabd77f63fcd24/f43b461c-7266-484d-a3f9-3a859f8d8d39/Creation+regained+3.jpg Reviews - Creation Regained: Biblical Basis for a Reformational Worldview (2nd Ed.) Author: Albert Wolters Genre: Christian literature, Non-fiction, Worldview thinking Estimated Required Reading Level: B1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efd69a1bebabd77f63fcd24/e7e177e0-c855-4b5b-94cd-e183872b2b50/Book+cover+-+Logic+and+the+way+of+Jesus.png Reviews - Logic and the Way of Jesus: Thinking Critically and Christianly Author: Travis Dickinson Genre: Christian literature, non-fiction, logic & critical thinking Estimated Required Reading Level: B1 As we continued on our journey to find books on logic and critical thinking that are readily available to the general populace, we came across Logic and the Way of Jesus: Thinking Critically and Christianly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efd69a1bebabd77f63fcd24/77059316-0cd2-4dea-94ef-30c4663006ba/Book+cover+-+the+difficult+doctrine+of+the+love+of+God.jpg Reviews - The Difficult Doctrine of the Love of God Author: D. A. Carson Genre: Christian literature, non-fiction, theology proper Estimated Required Reading Level: C2 “Waste of time! God’s love isn’t difficult to understand”, announced obstinately by an associate of mine as he glanced at the title of the book in my hands. Retrospectively, his response shouldn’t have been as alarming to me as it was. Even as Western societies become increasingly secularized and pluralistic, it remains culturally acceptable (and even popular) to affirm that God, if He exists, possesses love as a central attribute. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efd69a1bebabd77f63fcd24/f2f31a8e-c136-45ed-8c3b-94e23480e472/613EvMikWXL._AC_UL600_SR600%2C600_.jpg Reviews - Logic for Christians : Critical Thinking for the People of God Author: Zach Lee Genre: Christian literature, Non-fiction, Logic & Critical thinking Estimated required reading level: A1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efd69a1bebabd77f63fcd24/1603963481361-F9A5Z0FRJ6PIML1AIUGJ/81HsN1g4YDL.jpg Reviews - Managing God’s Money: A Biblical Guide Author: Randy Alcorn Genre: Christian literature, non-fiction, practical theology, personal finance Estimated Required Reading Level: A2 Christians are to be loving, faithful servants of God who treasure Him above all else and are dedicated to living and spreading His Gospel. Randy Alcorn, in Managing God’s Money: A Biblical Guide, reminds us that this applies to our money and possessions as well. The biblical teaching on the topic is vast and a little more complex than many people recognize. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efd69a1bebabd77f63fcd24/1598694878188-E7U6UCRI8L6O3WX3CAHX/Think+book+cover.jpg Reviews - Think: The Life of the Mind and the Love of God Author: John Piper Genre: Christian literature, non-fiction, practical theology Estimated Required Reading Level: A2 I plan to write books someday on a variety of topics. But I’ll probably never have to write one explaining the basis for this website because it’s already been done. I chose this book, Think: The Life of the Mind and The Love of God, as the first published book review for two reasons. Firstly, I love Pastor John Piper! His sermons and writings have had a great influence on my life and thinking. And secondly, although “Think” isn’t his most influential neither his most theologically in-depth book, its message and content highlight a lot of the reasons for this ministry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efd69a1bebabd77f63fcd24/1634525009772-GHMRRDAYED7RMWEIGO7W/Book+cover+-+Mind+your+faith.jpg Reviews - Mind Your Faith: A student’s guide to thinking and living well By: David A. Horner Genre: Christian literature, non-fiction, apologetics, practical philosophy Estimated Required Reading Level: A1 In June of this year, we held our first ‘Mentalmorphosis’ seminar where we hosted a group of young, Christian, current or soon-to-be college freshmen with the aim of encouraging sound thinking, especially about existential and moral matters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efd69a1bebabd77f63fcd24/20b2523c-f11a-4597-9c3f-9827ddad43cc/Book+cover+-+the+universe+next+door.jpg Reviews - The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalog, 6th Edition Author: James W. Sire Genre: Non-fiction, Comparative Religion, Philosophy Estimated Required Reading Level: B1 Ancient thinkers engaged in deep contemplation passionately pursued the philosophical foundations for what constituted ‘the good life’ – a state of optimal happiness and virtue. They understood that thoughts have consequences and therefore, as Socrates stated, “The unexamined life is not worth living”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efd69a1bebabd77f63fcd24/1624991249179-9FCCE4VMGKPN30TEBSLZ/Book+cover+-+On+guard.jpg Reviews - On Guard: Defending Your Faith with Reason and Precision Author: William Lane Craig Genre: Christian literature, non-fiction, apologetics Estimated Required Reading Level: B1 Apologetics is, in my estimation, one of the most underappreciated and least engaged fields of study among the general Christian populace. Resultantly, there is an unfortunate abundance of Christians who possess unaddressed doubts about their faith and are ineffective (or hesitant) in sharing their beliefs. https://www.maygp.org/basics daily 0.75 2024-12-11 https://www.maygp.org/community-outreach daily 0.75 2025-01-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efd69a1bebabd77f63fcd24/adaf23b6-b542-4a71-9237-6118afccc123/Mentalmorphosis+Flyer.png Community Outreach - Pressing Forward by Faith Due to several challenges and for the first time, this year’s seminar was held entirely online - an approach that we’ll entertain utilizing again in the future. We thank God for His faithfulness as well as Ms. Black for her continued contribution and Dr. Balfour for joining us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efd69a1bebabd77f63fcd24/1630769691428-0M04P1WFQUCBYKB5MREM/Mentalmorphosis+poster.png Community Outreach - A Dream Come True: Preparing the Minds of Christian Youths On June 19th, 2021, May Grace Precede successfully hosted its First annual ‘Mentalmorphosis’ seminar. There were four segments and six participants. The seminar was free to the participants and, by the grace of God, we’ll be able to continue that trend next year with an expanded group. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efd69a1bebabd77f63fcd24/68981915-f7b3-4c0f-b5de-0ba99fb7d4ba/Letter+to+the+Editor+-+Nassau+Guardian+-+2024-01-29.jpg Community Outreach - Make it stand out Originally published in the Nassau Guardian, 2024-Jan-29, pg. A4. Available at https://www.thenassauguardian.com/eedition/page-a4/page_792f9823-6f5e-5dae-98af-c9386859a312.html https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efd69a1bebabd77f63fcd24/1630772389369-IH0I4UQ3P5E9W85O4755/IMG_20210103_163851_027.jpg Community Outreach - Investing in Sound Thought In December 2020, May Grace Precede was elated to be one of the sponsors for an episode of the RNLove podcast. We contributed this gift package to one of the winning participants in their giveaway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efd69a1bebabd77f63fcd24/97203272-3337-475e-934d-17bdb64fec2a/Screenshot+2025-01-17+073643.png Community Outreach - Make it stand out Originally published in the Nassau Guardian, 2025-Jan-17, pg. A4. Available at https://www.thenassauguardian.com/eedition/page-a4/page_33a65053-c579-5dc0-a28d-ce476c425723.html