Reviews by Ivan Mesa
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The Book of Man
On 10/23 Ivan Mesa wrote: In a recent op-ed on CNN.com entitled "Why men are in trouble", William Bennett stated the current challenges among young men today. He writes, "Today, 18-to- 34-year-old men spend more time playing video games a day than 12-to- 17-year-old boys. While women are graduating college and finding good jobs, ... It's Time for Men to Man Up
Beyond Opinion
On 10/12 Ivan Mesa wrote: There are countless challenges to the Christian faith. Of course this is nothing new. Since the birth of the church, Christians have been called to not only proclaim the truth but also refute those who contradict (Titus 1:9). To the detriment of the church, we have often been on the defensive if not ... Some Good and Timely Essays
Same Kind of Different As Me
On 10/12 Ivan Mesa wrote: There are some books that present a story and, while good, they the story simply fizzles away into oblivion. And then there are those books that "hook" you, grabbing you by the collar and not allowing you to put it down. Such is this book which tells the story of two polar opposite men, Ron Hall and ... An Unforgettable Story of Unlikely Friends
The Hole in Our Gospel (Trade Paperback)
On 6/28 Ivan Mesa wrote: I eagerly welcome any book that proposes to pinpoint blind spots in the church. I know there are many. I also believe that the American church has traded the sufficiency of God’s Word and the clear proclamation of the gospel for a message more appealing to the itching ears of our generation. So when ... Much to applaud, but in the falls short