Mark Lamberti begins his review of Dug Down Deep remembering his reaction to my first book: "I had to laugh at the placement of the books in the store. Joshua Harris's book I Kissed Dating Goodbye was next to another book titled I Gave Dating a Chance. Honestly, I kissed Harris goodbye before reading any of what he had to say. The title alone was enough for me to pass that one over. As an aside, I always felt that the book was great at protecting fragile egos. For example, let's say there was a Christian person who really wanted a date, but couldn't find one. Well, that person could simply say, "I kissed dating goodbye!" What a wonderful way to gain an illusion of control and protected desirability. You could even call it "defense-method theology". How quickly that person's viewpoint would change when asked on a date! Well, Joshua Harris is back and this time I've decided to actually read what he has to say. You might say that I gave Joshua Harris a second chance. I am glad that I did." Read the full review.
"It takes us long to learn that prayer is more important than organization, more powerful than armies, more influential than wealth and mightier than all learning." - Samuel Chadwick, The Path of Prayer
"For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of living water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes." - Revelation 7:17
"Prayer is not overcoming God's reluctance, but laying hold of His willingness."- Martin Luther
"As we advance through the centuries, light and life begin to decrease in the Church. Why? Because the torch of the Scripture begins to grow dim and because the deceitful light of human authorities begins to replace it." - Merle d'Aubigne (1794-1872), Reformation historian
I’m a follower of Jesus Christ. I live in Gaithersburg, Maryland, with an amazing wife and three wacky, fun kids. I'm a pastor at Covenant Life Church. I’m also a writer.
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