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Stewards of Eden: What Scripture Says about the Environment and Why It Matters by Sandra L. Richter My rating: 4 of 5 stars Can a Christian be an environmentalist? Even more pointedly, is it possible for Bible-believe, Christ-loving, God-fearing people to be serious about the creation and environment? Sandra L. Richter, author, a member of the Committee for Biblical Translation for the NIV and who holds the Robert H. Gundry Chair of Biblical Studies at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California, gives a resounding “yes” to that question. And her newly published 158-page paperback, “Stewards of Eden: What Scripture Says about the Environment and Why It Matters,” printed on sustainably sourced paper, builds the case to back her “yes”. This volume is written for congregants and clerics alike, and is encased in Scripture, scholarship, and statistics. Richter runs from protology (first things) to eschatology (final things) between these covers, to build a strong case that creation ...

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis My rating: 5 of 5 stars Clearly, neither C.S. Lewis nor "The Lion, and the Witch and the Wardrobe" need any review from me. But what I will say is this. Since most people are under "shelter-at-home" during the Corona Virus pandemic, I decided to live-stream my reading of this book for all kids - younger and older. And I had a blast! I have read this book for myself as a young Christian, and then for all four of my children through the 34 years we had children in our home. If you would like to share it with your children and grandchildren, or just simply want to watch/listen, you can check out my YouTube playlist: " The Chronicles of Narnia ." I hope you enjoy the reading,, and that you will spread it around. I happily recommend this volume to all and any. View all my reviews

Be Mature (James): Growing Up in Christ by Warren W. Wiersbe My rating: 5 of 5 stars I love Wiersbe's "Be..." series. Warren W. Wiersbe (16 May 1929 - 2 May 2019), pastor, bible teacher on "Back to the Bible Radio Ministries," and teacher of practical theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Though he was a dispensational and a Baptist, and I'm a post-millennial Presbyterian, nevertheless, he was a master communicator and Bible-explainer. These short books will add loads of clear-headed fodder to any study one does for sermons, bible studies, or devotions. I highly recommend "Be Mature" and the whole "Be..." series. View all my reviews