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THE SHARK TANK AND BUSINESS SENSE

Daymond John, The Power of Broke. New York: Crown Business, 2016. 261 pp. $15.60 Daymond John is the well-known fashion mogul who is best known for swimming in the Shark Tank, the popular reality television show where investors pitch their business idea in exchange for stake in their company. The Power of Broke is theContinue reading “THE SHARK TANK AND BUSINESS SENSE”

THE MARRIAGE COVENANT – An Indissoluble Union

Books on marriage are a dime-a-dozen these days, even from a Christian perspective. However, only a handful of books on marriage pass the test of biblical fidelity. John Piper’s book, This Momentary Marriage passes both tests.. In fact, it ranks among the best books I’ve read on marriage to date. Readers familiar with Piper will instantlyContinue reading “THE MARRIAGE COVENANT – An Indissoluble Union”

AUGUSTINE ON THE CHRISTIAN LIFE – Gerald Bray (2015)

It is no secret that Aurelius Augustine was a stalwart of the Christian faith; a pagan turned Christ-follower; a man of the world turned to a man of the Word; a man controlled by sin to a man controlled by the Spirit. Gerald Bray offers up a thoughtful overview of Augustine of Hippo in hisContinue reading “AUGUSTINE ON THE CHRISTIAN LIFE – Gerald Bray (2015)”

THE CHRISTIAN PILGRIM – Jonathan Edwards

Jonathan Edwards reminds readers that there are on a journey towards heaven. The title of the message is The Christian Pilgrim. Section 1 – A Pilgrimage to Heaven “We ought above all things to desire a heavenly happiness; to be with God; and dwell with Jesus Christ,” argues the Puritan divine. This is a journey toContinue reading “THE CHRISTIAN PILGRIM – Jonathan Edwards”

GOD’S GLORY ALONE: The Majestic Heart of Christian Faith – David Vandrunen (2015)

God’s Glory Alone – The Majestic Heart of Christian Faith and Life is the second title in the 5 Solas Series. The first volume by Thomas Schreiner, Faith Alone: The Doctrine of Justification walked readers through this important doctrine which was rediscovered in the sixteenth century. The latest installment is penned by David Vandrunen, professorContinue reading “GOD’S GLORY ALONE: The Majestic Heart of Christian Faith – David Vandrunen (2015)”

JOYFUL CALVINISM IS THE ONLY KIND OF CALVINISM

Tony Reinke. The Joy Project. Minneapolis: Desiring God, 2015. 122 pp. $8.99 Every human being searches for happiness. No one is exempt. The Creator of the universe has hardwired human beings to be joyful. Tony Reinke makes this argument the centerpiece of his excellent book, The Joy Project. The thesis is simple and breathtakingly profound: “MakingContinue reading “JOYFUL CALVINISM IS THE ONLY KIND OF CALVINISM”

HAPPINESS by Randy Alcorn

Randy Alcorn. Happiness. Carol Stream: Tyndale House Publishers, 2015. 480 pp. $14.45. Randy Alcorn is an author who consistently places strong, biblical challenges before his readers. His newest work, Happiness, is no exception. The book is arranged in four parts and is arranged as is summarized below. Part 1: Our Compelling Quest for HappinessContinue reading “HAPPINESS by Randy Alcorn”

THE NATURE AND END OF EXCOMMUNICATION – Jonathan Edwards

The Nature and End of Excommunication is a timely and practical sermon. For many churches in our generation simply refuse to exercise church discipline on the unrepentant. This act of passivity is not only cause for grave concern; it is a violation of Scripture. Edwards utilizes 1 Cor. 5:11 as his text: “But now I amContinue reading “THE NATURE AND END OF EXCOMMUNICATION – Jonathan Edwards”

THE MARKS OF A SPIRITUAL LEADER – John Piper

“Spiritual leadership is knowing where God wants people to be and taking the initiative to use God’s methods to get them there in reliance on God’s power.” John Piper’s definition permeates this little book, appropriately titled, The Marks of a Spiritual Leader. Piper maintains that the essence of spiritual leadership involves helping people move towardContinue reading “THE MARKS OF A SPIRITUAL LEADER – John Piper”

True Worshipers: Seeking What Matters to God – Bob Kauflin (2015)

Bob Kauflin is no stranger to the local church, especially people in the church who are passionate about worship. In his latest book, True Worshipers: Seeking What Matters to God, Mr. Kauflin unpacks the reason for our existence. He explores the very essence of worship and draws practical applications to our contemporary milieu. Kauflin citesContinue reading “True Worshipers: Seeking What Matters to God – Bob Kauflin (2015)”