Dean Inserra
Biography
Dean Inserra wrote The Unsaved Christian, Getting Over Yourself, and Without a Doubt.
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Christian Living
“The thought of being deemed a hypocrite is something that should stop every Christian in our tracks. An inauthentic faith that lacks sincerity and consistency is something Jesus addressed without mincing words, when He would directly call people by that word, 'hypocrite.' I'm thankful for God's common grace in that He gives us helpful resources from reliable and trustworthy models of the authentic Christian life such as Jed Coppenger. This book, Fake Christianity, is something I will put in the hands of my church members as we navigate together a faith that leads Jesus to say 'well done,' rather than the sobering alternative of a fake Christianity. This book will help us see what the faith truly is, and what it is not. We need this work, and I'm thankful this great pastor and leader has given it to us.”
Apologetics
“One of my biggest burdens I am currently experiencing as a pastor is watching the ever-growing phenomenon of 'deconstruction' when it comes to one's faith. I am so grateful that Lina AbuJamra is taking this matter head-on by writing Fractured Faith. As the subtitle of the book states, I hope God uses this labor of love to help others find their way back to God in an age of deconstruction. This book was also very beneficial for me as a pastor in understanding how to minister in this new reality. We need this book and I am thankful we now have it, due to Lina's careful, caring, and convicting words. I highly recommend you read Fractured Faith.”
Christian Living
“As one who considers myself to be very indoorsy, the title of Jared and Becky Wilson's new book felt like a personal attack. In all seriousness, I have always considered Jared to be the gospel-centered Yoda, and with the wit and wisdom of Becky as the coauthor, I am grateful the gospel-centered convictions are being applied to very practical life to help a generation of young adults live a life that brings glory to God and flourish. "While you have the energy, use it to serve and to love," the Wilsons tell us in the book, and we need a generation of Christians to take this call seriously. This book is fun, honest, practical, serious about the gospel, and directed toward a demographic often overlooked in Christian conversation. I'm excited to have our twenty- and thirtysomethings in our church read it together in small groups.”
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“There is a false dichotomy in our cultural moment that claims either you bless and affirm someone's same-sex desires, or you are a homophobic bigot. Sadly, the result is that many evangelicals have chosen to remain silent on the matter altogether in order to resist labels and pressures they are unwilling to handle. The church needs more resources to equip believers in how they can avoid the false dichotomy. We must be clear on God's design, and also unwavering in love of neighbor. Those postures are not at odds with one another, and Casey Hough has helped us to how to be biblical in what I believe is the greatest matter of confusion in our culture today.”
Evangelism & Missions
“I am so thankful for Heather and Ashley Holleman inviting all believers into the fullest life of knowing and following Christ, a life that is sent. God has a mission, and frankly many Christians simply aren't part of it and, as a result, are missing their true calling. Their writing is genuine, passionate, and clear. I am thankful for this heartfelt explanation and call to the "sent life" and cannot wait to share it with my local church. We need this book as we join God in pursuing a life that is sent.”
Bible Studies & Devotionals
“How often do we know the style and traditions of Easter, pastel colors, spring dresses, and seersucker suits, more than we know the actual characters involved in the story of our Lord's resurrection? The ultimate importance of Easter is that the tomb is empty, but there is so much more to the story that Dan Darling unlocks to help us see the significance of all those involved in the story leading up to the Super Bowl of Christianity, the resurrection of Jesus Christ. I'm looking forward to using The Characters of Easter as a primary reference for preaching a sermon series leading up to Easter, and I'm thankful he wrote this book.”
Christian Living
“During the height of the 2020 pandemic lockdown, I received a copy of Dane Ortlund’s Gentle and Lowly. I’m not sure if there was ever a more perfect book for me, personally, at just the right time. It gave me life. I am thankful that Ortlund’s scriptural thoughts on the heart of Jesus will now be accessible to those in the multigenerational church I pastor, people I desperately want to see realize the Savior’s love. I believe the church will be strengthened in our affections for Christ as we grow in knowledge of his heart for us. The gospel is indeed good news. Ortlund has served us greatly by putting together this much shorter and more reader-friendly version of what I consider to be his modern classic. What a gift to be reminded of the Savior who runs to our suffering and sin rather than away from it. Take in this deep breath of fresh air.”
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