Endorsements for "Our Heads On Straight"

 

What are people saying about "Our Heads on Straight: Sober-mindedness - A Forgotten Christian Virtue"? Take a look:

• We live in the time of plague. A coronavirus has sickened and killed millions. But spiritual plagues—polarization, conspiracy theories, hatred, and violence—have taken their toll on us as well. Philliber’s fine book delivers a challenge and an opportunity for the church to be sober minded in this unstable world, to stand apart from the mayhem, and to point the way to Christ. William Price, PhD
• In a world that seems “out of its mind,” Dr. Philliber’s book comes at the right time! In an overly anxious culture, a bit of sober-mindedness would go a long way. Dr. Philiber takes what we already know (what Scripture says) and reminds us that its power, principles and practicality can help lead the way for us to find a richer trust in our storm-calming savior, thereby finding that desperately needed sober-mindedness. Paul G. Rebelo, Pastor, Chapel Hill UMC
• We live in a world that has found a personal justification for every wrongful suspicion and an echo chamber for every conviction. In Our Heads on Straight, Mike traces out the Biblical roots of sober-mindedness. From there he sketches out the present consequences of a lack of sober-mindedness, but also the remedy available in Christ. We would all be better from reading this book and reflecting on our own heart in such a contentious age. Zack Carden, Pastor, The Church of the Apostles
• There are a multitude of Christian books today on how to pursue successful lives, families, and churches. Perhaps even more on how to have an impactful, meaningful walk with Christ. Many of these books are good, but they can also cause us to feel a constant strain, a constant burden to do more. With their strong exhortations and specific applications, these books can bring a restlessness that causes us to put zeal before knowledge so that we end up doing more harm than good. What if we slowed down and instead tried first to learn better how to think as Christians? What if we slowed down to try to evaluate all these endeavors in the light of Christian wisdom? What if we learned once more what it is to be sober-minded? That is the challenge that Michael Philliber takes up in his latest book, "Our Heads on Straight: Sober-mindedness, a Forgotten Christian Virtue.” As an Air Force veteran and Presbyterian pastor with decades of experience, Philliber has the maturity and wisdom to instruct us how we might recover this forgotten wisdom so often missing from Christian discipleship. And in case we think this is some ivory-tower exercise, Philliber applies sober thinking to a wide variety of “hot-topic” issues, including  sexism, racism, and our use of social media. As a model of sober-minded thinking, he begins with the problem, and then uses Scripture to instruct us on wise and sober ways we might approach such difficult issues. This is something we can all grow in, no matter how long we have walked with Christ. As the old confession of sin puts it: “Grant, O most merciful Father, that we may hereafter live a godly, righteous, and sober life, to the glory of thy holy name. Amen.” Philliber’s book helps us to do just that. Christopher Hutchinson, Pastor, Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church Author, Rediscovering Humility
• In this timely and accessible book, Michael uses both technical arguments and stories to remind us of the virtue of sober mindedness. Calls to virtue are hard, because airtight argument isn’t enough—example must follow. In Michael the reader will encounter a humble and encouraging teacher who walks the walk and shares how to do the same. Stephanie de Oliveira Chen, PhD
• Through this book I learned that there is a lot more to being sober minded than meets the eye. Pastor Philliber does a fantastic job in expanding the meaning of sober mindedness and shows us how we can apply it in our lives today. Jasmin Rodriguez, Historical European Martial Artist

You can purchase the book here: Our Heads On Straight