“I remember several years ago being in Tanzania,” reflected John Romnes, “and hearing a local pastor say to us in a very humble way, “You Americans believe in God; us Africans depend on God.” That forceful wake-up call is one of many spiritual insights Romnes elaborates on in his penetrating book Contrasts. A seasoned world traveler, Romnes draws from his experience with the body of Christ across the globe and unpacks a staggering catalog of themes most Christians ponder, but are rarely willing to discuss. Evocative and compelling, Contrasts tackles a litany of common themes with uncommon insight, and hopefully, like the disciples on the road to Emmaus, leaves its readers with their hearts burning within them.