There are only six verses in Psalm 23, yet few passages of Scripture have shaped the Church as deeply. It is one of the most memorized, prayed, and cherished portions…
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.
You Don’t Need 100 Things to Learn from The 100 Things Challenge
I have been wrestling with my own approach to stewardship, “having,” and letting go of what I have, when Dr. James Donovan at Point University recommended The 100 Thing Challenge…
Seminary Ends and Ministry Begins: McIntosh’s Guide for Pastors
“Where can a pastor go to find answers to basic but essential questions about ministry?” Gary L. McIntosh asks early in The Ministry Answer Book for Pastors. Released in 2025…
Review: ESV Expository Commentary, Volume 9 (John–Acts)
There are three things I reach for more than anything else in the study — my coffee, my Bible, and a commentary. As someone whose daily rhythm is significantly shaped…
Connecting People to Church: Hospitality, Belonging, and Welcome
In Connecting People to Church (2025), Gary L. McIntosh remarks, “Evangelism without connection produces spiritual orphans; connection without evangelism produces a stagnant club” (McIntosh 2025, 1). The image of the…