Is beauty in the eye of the beholder? Carolyn Mahaney and Nicole Whitacre tackle the sensitive topic of beauty in their book, True Beauty. The “benchmarks for beauty” are constantly changing and most of the criteria is propaganda which caters to worldliness. This book, on the other hand has a simple goal, namely – to pointContinue reading “TRUE BEAUTY – Carolyn Mahaney and Nicole Whitacre”
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TRUE BEAUTY – Carolyn Mahaney and Nicole Whitacre (2014)
Is beauty in the eye of the beholder? Carolyn Mahaney and Nicole Whitacre tackle the sensitive topic of beauty in their book, True Beauty. The “benchmarks for beauty” are constantly changing and most of the criteria is propaganda which caters to worldliness. This book, on the other hand has a simple goal, namely – to pointContinue reading “TRUE BEAUTY – Carolyn Mahaney and Nicole Whitacre (2014)”
Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy With God – Timothy Keller (2014)
Over the past twenty-five years, I have read books on prayer by the Puritans and Reformers, the Quakers and the contemplative writers, the Desert Fathers, and even some living authors who think they have something unique to contribute to the discussion. Timothy Keller’s newest work, Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy With God is quite frankly the […]
When I Am Afraid – Edward T. Welch (2010)
When I Am Afraid by Edward T. Welch is a short book. It is also a very powerful book. The author sets forth his intended goals at the beginning of the book. You want to hone your spiritual instincts so that you turn to Christ when anxious thoughts arise. You want to know what JesusContinue reading “When I Am Afraid – Edward T. Welch (2010)”
Spurgeon’s Sorrows – Zack Eswine
I have a friend who was born in 1834. That would make him 183 years old. He went home to be with Jesus in 1892 – at the peak of his ministry and in the prime of his life. I have often asked why God takes the heroes of the faith so soon – JonathanContinue reading “Spurgeon’s Sorrows – Zack Eswine”
HELP MY UNBELIEF – Barnabas Piper (2015)
“I believe; help my unbelief!” cried the father of a demon-possessed boy (Mark 9:24). This cry of anguish is the cry necessarily which emerges from the mouth of every believer. Why? Our faith is growing. Our faith is incomplete. We are works in progress. We still have much to learn. In fact, Barnabas Piper argues, thatContinue reading “HELP MY UNBELIEF – Barnabas Piper (2015)”
When I Am Afraid – Edward T. Welch (2010)
When I Am Afraid by Edward T. Welch is a short book. It is also a very powerful book. The author sets forth his intended goals at the beginning of the book. You want to hone your spiritual instincts so that you turn to Christ when anxious thoughts arise. You want to know what JesusContinue reading “When I Am Afraid – Edward T. Welch (2010)”
When I Am Afraid – Edward T. Welch (2010)
When I Am Afraid by Edward T. Welch is a short book. It is also a very powerful book. The author sets forth his intended goals at the beginning of the book. You want to hone your spiritual instincts so that you turn to Christ when anxious thoughts arise. You want to know what JesusContinue reading “When I Am Afraid – Edward T. Welch (2010)”
Dangerous Calling – Paul David Tripp
Paul David Tripp’s book has been titled incorrectly. Dangerous Calling should be titled, Lessons in the Woodshed. The author guides pastors to the woodshed again and again and again. While this is clearly not the most glowing and winsome way to begin a book review, readers will see firsthand that the author is committed to tellingContinue reading “Dangerous Calling – Paul David Tripp”
The Prayer of the Lord – R.C. Sproul (2009)
Much of what passes for “prayer” these days is either geared to the heretical health and wealth gospel or is drowning in neo-Gnostic babel. Subjectivism, emotionalism, and narcissism dominate such thinking and have no place at the evangelical table. R.C. Sproul brings clarity to the subject of prayer in his book, The Prayer of the Lord.Continue reading “The Prayer of the Lord – R.C. Sproul (2009)”
Veritas et Lux 