In the last few decades, and especially since 9/11, the Muslim world has seemed both invincible and dangerous, not only to the West but even more to Christians. Miraculous Movements is a compelling and heartening reminder that God is in control. Rather than living in dread of persecution by their neighbors and countrymen, Christians are […]
church history
Review: Crushed Yet Conquering by Deborah Alcock
This book has been on my shelf for a long time, but for some reason I never read it. What a mistake! It is the early fifteenth century, and in Bohemia John Huss is preaching God’s Word. Throughout Europe, the faithful are disheartened by the antics of rival popes. And in Constance, Hubert Bohun is […]
Review: Three Men Came to Heidelberg and Glorious Heretic
The Reformation of the 16th century produced many great documents, including the beloved Heidelberg Catechism and the thorough Belgic Confession. For their 400th anniversaries, about 50 years ago, Thea B. Van Halsema wrote the stories of how these two influential documents were written. Three Men Came to Heidelberg tells the story of the Heidelberg Catechism. […]
Review: Done and Dared in Old France by Deborah Alcock
Little Gaspard, fleeing for his life in the dark forest, spied the light of a small cottage. The family, rougher people than he had ever met, needed a young boy to help smuggle salt and gave Gaspard two choices: die or become a smuggler. Although he learned their ways and met their friends, he never quite […]