Benjamin Vrbicek

Free to Weep

Counseling, Grief & Mental Health

“In Free to Weep, Brittany Allen mounts a compelling case against the abuses of what she calls the 'emotional prosperity gospel,' the idea that a mature believer would handle suffering in ways the Christian subculture considers healthy—but are actually deeply unhealthy. Allen, instead, presents believers with a better vision for life in a broken world, focusing especially on Jesus, the Man of Sorrows and one acquainted with grief. As I read her personal and theological reflections, I immediately thought of a dozen people in our church who would benefit from this book.”

Memorizing Scripture

Christian Living

“Authors sometimes write books about spiritual disciplines to help readers understand, books showing both our need for and God's command of such disciplines. And then there are those books that so tug your heart, so invite you in, so testify to the goodness of the discipline, that they make you want to participate in that discipline—like put the book down and participate right now. Glenna Marshall has written both books in one. Years ago, my memorization practice felt more vibrant, and Memorizing Scripture has given me the nudge to reengage a practice I've let get dusty.”

The Blueprint of Grace

Christian Living

“We all know the frustration of assembling a project that doesn’t seem to want to be assembled, whether a Christmas present for your kids or IKEA furniture. The Christian life can sometimes feel like that. Robert Allan has written a good book to help explain the Christian life and point us toward hope, even with all of life’s bumps and setbacks.”