Dying to Live: Abandoning Yourself to God’s Bold Paradox. By Clayton King. Eugene: Harvest House, 2010. It does your spirit good to read a book with a fresh challenge to really believe what the Bible says and put your faith into action!...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Worship Matters: Leading Others to Encountering the Greatness of God. By Bob Kauflin. Wheaton: Crossway, 2008. Refreshing! That’s the first word that comes to mind when reflecting on Kauflin’s book. I can’t recall how many times...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
I’ve often read the stories of Christian persecution and martyrdom, both from history and present day. Each time I’m filled with praise to our God for His sustaining grace, heartbreak for those who suffer such pain for His sake, grief...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The Gospel Focus of Charles Spurgeon. By Steven J. Lawson. Orlando: Reformation Trust, 2012. I have been reading everything I can get my hands on by Spurgeon or about Spurgeon for a number of years now. I consider Spurgeon to be my spiritual...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Preaching & Preachers. 40th Anniversary Ed. By D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2011. I don’t think there is any question or debate that Martyn Lloyd-Jones, respectfully referred to as “The Doctor”, was one of...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
A few thoughts on a couple of books I’ve read recently. Tell the Truth: The Whole Gospel to the Whole Person by Whole People. By Will Metzger. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press. 3rd ed. 2002. This book really should be standard reading...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The Work of the Pastor. By William Still. Scotland: Christian Focus Publications. Second Reprint, 2010. Having served as pastor for over 50 years at the same location, William Still, was known first as an excellent advocate and practitioner of...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
I have recently finished reading three books, and I would commend each one to you as profitable and worthy of your time. “It is Well” by Mark Dever and Michael Lawrence. This is a compilation of expository sermons preached by Dever and...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Bringing the Gospel Home: Witnessing to Family Members, Close Friends, and Others Who Know You Well. By Randy Newman. Wheaton: Crossway, 2011. I don't know of any Christian who hasn't struggled with this issue, and I don't know of any better...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Just Do Something. By Kevin DeYoung. Chicago: Moody, 2009. The subtitle to DeYoung’s book is classic: “How to make a decision without dreams, visions, fleeces, impressions, open doors, random Bible verses, casting lots, liver shivers,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
