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A HISTORY OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY AND THEOLOGY – John Frame (2015)

The Word of God is emphatic about our role as we enter the marketplace of ideas. The apostle Paul sounds the warning in Colossians 2:8 – “See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not accordingContinue reading “A HISTORY OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY AND THEOLOGY – John Frame (2015)”

MESSY GRACE – Caleb Kaltenbach (2015)

Messy Grace by Caleb Kaltenbach is an insider’s look at a pastor who has developed a deep and growing love for the LGBT community. Pastor Kaltenbach has a unique perspective on this subject, as he grew up with parents who were gay. After revealing some of the details of his painful story, the author challenges theContinue reading “MESSY GRACE – Caleb Kaltenbach (2015)”

LAST ACT: The Final Years and Emerging Legacy of Ronald Reagan – Craig Shirley (2015)

The legacy of President Ronald Reagan is securely established in history. Liberals can scoff and moan but the fact remains; Ronald Wilson Reagan is one of the most influential Americans of all time. Indeed, Reagan is not only one of the loved and respected presidents in American history; he is also one of theContinue reading “LAST ACT: The Final Years and Emerging Legacy of Ronald Reagan – Craig Shirley (2015)”

LUTHER AND KATHARINA – Jody Hedlund (2015)

He was an Augustinian monk, transformed by the sovereign grace of God. His newly regenerated heart beat with passion for Jesus. His mind was devoted to the sacred Scripture. This former Roman Catholic turned Protestant rebel was mightily used by God to influence a nation and eventually the whole world for the sake of Christ’sContinue reading “LUTHER AND KATHARINA – Jody Hedlund (2015)”

KILLING REAGAN – Bill O’Reilly (2015)

Some people love him; others hate him. But one thing is certain about Bill O’Reilly. The popular host of the O’Reilly Factor makes history interesting. The “no-spin” Irish-American journalist began a series of killing books, with the publication of Killing Lincoln. This effort was followed by Killing Kennedy, Killing Jesus, and Killing Patton. O’Reilly’s latestContinue reading “KILLING REAGAN – Bill O’Reilly (2015)”

UNBELIEVERS CONTEMN THE GLORY AND EXCELLENCY OF CHRIST

The 21st century ushered in a new emphasis that had an effect on ecclesiology and anthropology. The so-called seeker-sensitive movement held that unregenerate people seek God. However, the notion that unconverted people seek God is absent from the pages of Scripture. Jonathan Edwards present the biblical case against such an idea in his sermon, Unbelievers Contemn the GloryContinue reading “UNBELIEVERS CONTEMN THE GLORY AND EXCELLENCY OF CHRIST”

THE COLUMBUS CODE – Mike Evans (2015)

Modern day readers in search of a thriller packed with action, intrigue, and espionage turn to authors like Daniel Silva, Vince Flynn, or Tom Clancy. Readers looking for historical drama may turn to Dan Brown or Bernard Cornwall. When I learned about the chance to read and review Mike Evans novel, The Columbus Code, IContinue reading “THE COLUMBUS CODE – Mike Evans (2015)”

PRAYING THE BIBLE – Donald Whitney (2015)

Praying the Bible by Don Whitney identifies a problem that concerns prayer, namely – we pray “the same old things about the same old things.” Whitney adds, “It seems that virtually everyone begins to pray this way sooner or later, and it is boring. And when prayer is boring, we don’t feel like praying. WhenContinue reading “PRAYING THE BIBLE – Donald Whitney (2015)”

AVENUE OF SPIES – Alex Kershaw (2015)

My introduction to Alex Kershaw took place several years ago as I poured over his excellent book, The Longest Winter. Kershaw is back again with another historical gem, Avenue of Spies. The book chronicles the life and legacy of Sumner Jackson and his wife, Toquette. These brave people joined the French in their pushback againstContinue reading “AVENUE OF SPIES – Alex Kershaw (2015)”

THE REASON FOR MY HOPE – Billy Graham (2013)

One thing that marked my childhood was hearing Billy Graham preach several times. I saw him preach at the Kingdome in Seattle in 1976 to a capacity crowd, the largest crowd in the history of the infamous dome. I saw him preach in Spokane as a teenager and saw him in his last Crusade inContinue reading “THE REASON FOR MY HOPE – Billy Graham (2013)”