I have neglected this blog. I haven’t posted anything here except the Sunday hymns for a long while.
I do have a good excuse: I was writing a book. The Good Portion: God is on the doctrine of God—who he is and what he has done. I hope readers will see God’s perfection, worth, magnificence, and beauty as they explore what Scripture teaches about him.
The Good Portion: God is the second book in Christian Focus’s The Good Portion series, a series written specifically for women to encourage them to immerse themselves in the depths of Christian doctrine. The series aims to “spur women on to relish the truths of the Christian faith as they do what they were created for—enjoy knowing God.”
You can find out more about the series here, and more about my book here.
Below are a few endorsements:
This is an outstanding and accessible treatment of the attributes of God. I hope it will reach a wide readership and stimulate an interest in exploring the depths of the Christian faith.
Robert Letham, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology, Union School of Theology, Wales
Aiming to reveal God in all His glory, this in–depth volume (and series) is a rare find amongst the plethora of publications available for ministry to women.
Margaret Kostenberger, Associate Professor of Theology and Director of Women’s Programs and Mentoring at Shepherds Theological Seminary in Cary, North Carolina
For many years Rebecca Stark has been one of my favorite bloggers. I’m thrilled to see her now extend her voice to books in this brilliant little volume on the attributes of our great God. It aptly displays so much of what I enjoy about her writing: it is theologically astute, devotionally inspiring, and powerfully written. I highly recommend it.
Tim Challies, Founding blogger of Challies.com, and author of several books
We can easily say, ‘Lord, I want to see your glory,’ but the way we see His glory is through an understanding of what He is like, which is the focus of Rebecca Stark’s book, and should be the focus of every Christian’s life. With the help of the Holy Spirit, understanding who God is and what He is like is the secret to growing in Christlikeness. I’m so excited to have The Good Portion: The Doctrine of God for Every Woman to teach me and others to how to meditate on God. This book is going to be an excellent discipling tool.
Arlette Mbugua, Wife of Kenneth Mbugua, senior pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Nairobi, Kenya
We don’t need a feminine doctrine of God, and Rebecca Stark does not give us one. She presents to us a robust introduction into theology that will lead the reader to adore, delight in, and praise God for who He is and what He has done. I’m glad to see Christian Focus call women to better theology. Stark doesn’t give us a theology for women, but a woman’s voice directing us all to the glory of God.
Aimee Byrd, Author of Housewife Theologian, Theological Fitness, and No Little Women
Would you like to read an excerpt? Here’s a bit from the chapter on God’s goodness: God Is Good.
Writing a book was a whole lot of work, but so much fun, too. Still, I miss blogging, and I hope to be back to regular posting here soon, starting with a Theological Term post. Two people have independently contacted me recently to complain that I am missing one very important theological term, so I’ll start with it. You’ll be surprised which term it is.