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Discipleship: Training from the Master Disciple Maker – J. Carl Laney

Jesus told his disciples, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age” (Matt. 28:19-20). The mandateContinue reading “Discipleship: Training from the Master Disciple Maker – J. Carl Laney”

Bold Reformers Refuse to Compromise the Truth

My grandfather, the late Rev. V.W. Steele, used to say, “Never compromise the truth.” “Never sell your soul for a mess of pottage,” Grandpa would surmise, with fire in his eyes. He understood the deadly influence of compromise, which plagued the church in his generation. He saw the crippling impact of liberalism, which waged warContinue reading “Bold Reformers Refuse to Compromise the Truth”

The Sin of Cynicism

The church is far from perfect. A quick look reveals that imperfect people sin against each other in the church. Pastors betray people. People slander their leaders. The sins of gossip, pride, and adultery are more common than we care to admit. Sins of words wound weary people. Sexual sin destroys families and brings shameContinue reading “The Sin of Cynicism”

The Body Teaches the Soul – Justin Whitmel Earley

Justin Whitmel Earley, The Body Teaches the Soul (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2025) 260 pp. Books about the human body (health in particular) are flying off the shelves these days. Many of these books have good things to offer in the way of overall fitness and include helpful principles that concern nutrition, exercise, longevity, and sleep.Continue reading “The Body Teaches the Soul – Justin Whitmel Earley”

The Triumph of Truth

After Saul’s miraculous conversion on the road to Damascus, the church continued to experience explosive growth. The Proclamation of the Truth (Acts 9:20-22) Dr. Luke reports Saul’s passion for the truth: “And immediately he proclaimed Jesus in the synagogues, saying, ‘He is the Son of God’” (Acts 9:20). This man was committed to preaching God’sContinue reading “The Triumph of Truth”

Scrolling Ourselves to Death – Brett McCracken and Ivan Mesa Jr. Ed

Brett McCracken and Ivan Mesa Jr. Ed., Scrolling Ourselves to Death: Reclaiming Life in a Digital Age (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2025), 243 pp. The internet has changed life as we know it for the foreseeable future. Despite the benefits of recent technological tools, we are experiencing a phenomenon that should be of grave concern toContinue reading “Scrolling Ourselves to Death – Brett McCracken and Ivan Mesa Jr. Ed”

Hell Bent: How the Fear of Hell Holds Christians Back from a Spirituality of Love – Brian Recker

Brian Recker, Hell Bent: How the Fear of Hell Holds Christians Back from a Spirituality of Love (New York: Tarcher, 2025), 254 pp. It is refreshing to open a book by an author who is vulnerable and authentic, one who shares everyday struggles with life. Brian Recker’s book, Hell Bent: How the Fear of HellContinue reading “Hell Bent: How the Fear of Hell Holds Christians Back from a Spirituality of Love – Brian Recker”

When the Gavel Falls

It has been said that one of the greatest problems that plague contemporary people is unresolved guilt. Sin squeezes the life out of unwitting victims. Sins of omission, sins of commission, sins of regret, neglect, fear, ungodly anger, broken relationships, and insubordination pose a massive threat to the well-being of well-meaning people. Everyone is includedContinue reading “When the Gavel Falls”

Kindle Deal!

The Kindle version of Holy Excavation: Unearthing Seven Treasures in the Heidelberg Catechism is now available. Only $2.99 for a limited time! Frederick III secured the services of a twenty-eight-year-old theology professor from Heidelberg University named Zacharias Ursinus and a twenty-six-year-old preacher named Casper Olevianus to pen a catechism that would help disciple young people.Continue reading “Kindle Deal!”

Ryle on the Christian Life: Growing in Grace – Andrew Atherstone

Andrew Atherstone, Ryle on the Christian Life: Growing in Grace (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2025), 188 pp. We live in an age of unprecedented compromise. Courage has been eclipsed by cowardice. Conviction has been hijacked by capitulation. The spirit of syncretism is gaining ground. The bishop of Liverpool, J.C. Ryle (1816-1900) lamented the lack of courageContinue reading “Ryle on the Christian Life: Growing in Grace – Andrew Atherstone”