James M. Houston

The Psalms as Christian Worship: A Historical Commentary is a collaboration by two of the most revered evangelical scholars of the last 50 years.

Bruce Waltke, who has been teaching and preaching the book of Psalms for over fifty years, skillfully establishes the meaning of the Hebrew text through the careful exegesis for which he is well known. James Houston traces the church's historical interpretation and use of these psalms, highlighting their deep spiritual significance to Christians through the ages.

Waltke and Houston focus their in-depth commentary on thirteen psalms that represent various genres and perspectives or hold special significance for Christian faith and the life of the church, including Psalm 1, Psalm 23, Psalm 51, and Psalm 139.

While much modern scholarship has tended to "despiritualize" the Psalms, Waltke and Houston's "sacred hermeneutic" listens closely to the two voices of the Holy Spirit—heard infallibly in Scripture and edifyingly in the church's response. A masterly historical-devotional commentary, The Psalms as Christian Worship will deepen the church's worship and enrich the faith and life of contemporary Christians.… (meer)

"Each breath I take, as each sentence I write, is only by the grace of god", says Dr. James Houston. "There are many reasons why I believe in the Creator. Man is not only the cosmic orphan, but he makes no sense in his humanity without God. Likewise, the world is absurd without God".
This book is like a powerful, fast moving river, composed of the streams. The first is a strong, biblical foundation which has been with him since his youth. The second is a fearless academic scrutiny of alternatives to the Christian belief in a good and loving Creator... the third is his passionate personal affiance in this faithful creator God.… (meer)

A tidal wave is coming. The baby boomers have already started reaching the age of retirement and as they age, they will change everything. Is the church ready? And how can elders benefit the church? How does the church support and encourage not only elders but caregivers? This is an outstanding, passionate book. It repeats itself a little and goes off track once in awhile, but overall, is very good. I would encourage any young person to look at some type of gerontology as they prepare to work in the world that is coming.… (meer)