Ryan Robertson & Matt Bennett, The Path to Being a Missionary (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2026), 192 pp. The Lord Jesus gave the disciples and all his subsequent followers marching orders to make disciples of all nations (Matt. 28:18). All Christians have a missionary mandate before them. Some, however, are called to serve as full-time vocationalContinue reading “The Path to Being a Missionary – Ryan Robertson & Matt Bennett”
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Spurgeon: The Man Behind the Pulpit – Ray Rhodes Jr.
Ray Rhodes Jr., Spurgeon: The Man Behind the Pulpit (Brentwood, TN: B&H Academic, 2026), 694 pp. Spurgeon: The Man Behind the Pulpit by Ray Rhodes Jr. is a book that I didn’t want to end. In this stunning volume, Dr. Rhodes skillfully introduces readers to the Prince of Preachers, Charles Haddon Spurgeon. At more thanContinue reading “Spurgeon: The Man Behind the Pulpit – Ray Rhodes Jr.”
The Story of Eric Liddell – Champ Thornton
Champ Thornton, The Story of Eric Liddell (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2026), 141 pp. The Story of Eric Liddell by Champ Thornton is a compelling tale about a man who impacted his generation for the glory of God. The author writes for middle grade students but the content is suitable for anyone. The story begins inContinue reading “The Story of Eric Liddell – Champ Thornton”
Duty of a Lawmaker – Daryl Groves
Duty of a Lawmaker: Government, Liberty, and the Christian Duty to Act by Daryl Groves is a brief catechism for Christ-followers and a call to action. Groves establishes the basis for authority, which is grounded in Christ and the law of God. God sovereignly delegates authority and expects creatures to govern according to his holy standards.Continue reading “Duty of a Lawmaker – Daryl Groves”
Happiness – Andrew Wilson
When I read the first sentence in Andrew Wilson’s book, Happiness, I had a feeling it would become one of the best books of 2026: God wants you to be happy. Wilson’s thesis is bold and unencumbered: “The God who created the world wants you to experience deep, uninhibited, raucous, and eternal joy—and if youContinue reading “Happiness – Andrew Wilson”
Gentleness: A Way of Life – R. D. Norman
R.D. Norman, Gentleness: The Way of Life (Douglasville, GA: G3 Press, 2025), 118. The apostle Paul admonished the Galatian church, “Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another (Gal. 5:26). The stain of sin wreaked havoc on the first-century church. The march of sin continues to this day. Tragically, pride and hubrisContinue reading “Gentleness: A Way of Life – R. D. Norman”
Battling Unbelief
John Piper, Battling Unbelief: Defeating Sin with Superior Pleasure (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2026), 151 pp. In 1995, I read John Piper’s epic work, Future Grace. I was a young pastor, wrestling with theology and the implications of the gospel on the Christian life. That book was life-changing as it shone the spotlight on God’s invincible grace and theContinue reading “Battling Unbelief”
Be Killing Sin
Endorsements “Be Killing Sin is a heart-penetrating read and profitable for both new and seasoned believers who sincerely desire to be exhorted regarding the danger of personal sin and educated in the biblical means of defeating sin in their lives. I highly recommend Dr. Steele’s uncompromising and practical book on this much-needed topic!” STEVE BALVANZ,Continue reading “Be Killing Sin”
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”
Make the Most of Your Productivity – Ava Avila
Ana Ávila, Make the Most of Your Productivity (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2024), 156 pp. I’m a sucker for books that address personal productivity. So when the chance came to review Make the Most of Your Productivity by Ana Ávila, I jumped at the opportunity. Mrs. Ávila is a senior writer for Coalición for el Evangelio. The author brings someContinue reading “Make the Most of Your Productivity – Ava Avila”