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KNOW THE HERETICS – Justin Holcomb (2014)

Heretics have been around for a long time and have plagued the church for as long as we can remember. Justin Holcomb provides a valuable service for the church in his excellent book, Know the Heretics. The intent of the book is to provide a readable summary of the major heresies that have sprung up inContinue reading “KNOW THE HERETICS – Justin Holcomb (2014)”

THE NEW THE NEW REAGAN REVOLUTION – Michael Reagan (2010)

Michael Reagan has captured the essence of President Reagan’s values, fiscal policy, and tough-minded leadership in his book, The New Reagan Revolution. The sub-title should jolt any thinking American – “How Ronald Reagan’s Principles Can Restore America’s Greatness.” Clearly, we have drifted far from President Reagan’s vision for America. The city of the hill that heContinue reading “THE NEW THE NEW REAGAN REVOLUTION – Michael Reagan (2010)”

WHEN CHARACTER WAS KING – Peggy Noonan (2001)

A number of years ago, I began devouring books about my favorite president. When Character Was King by Peggy Noonan emerges as one of the most thoughtful and inspiring books about the former president. Noonan paints a compelling portrait of President Reagan; a portrait that is an exceedingly human portrayal of a man who fearedContinue reading “WHEN CHARACTER WAS KING – Peggy Noonan (2001)”

THE REBELLION OF RONALD REAGAN – James Mann (2009)

The day was June 12, 1987. President Ronald Reagan stood in front of the Brandenburg Gate in West Berlin and uttered these crucial and historic words: “General Secretary Gorbachev, if you seek peace, if you seek prosperity for the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, if you seek liberalization: Come here to this gate! Mr. Gorbachev,Continue reading “THE REBELLION OF RONALD REAGAN – James Mann (2009)”

REAGAN ON LEADERSHIP – James M. Strock (1998)

He is man who inspired the United States of America after four years of economic disaster in the Carter administration. He is the man who called out a Communist leader as he stood before the Brandenburg Gate in Germany. He is the man who is largely responsible for the demise of the former Soviet Union.Continue reading “REAGAN ON LEADERSHIP – James M. Strock (1998)”

THE FAITH OF RONALD REAGAN – Mary Beth Brown (2011)

February 6, 2011 marks the 100th anniversary of President Ronald Reagan’s birth. Mary Beth Brown honors the life and legacy of the fortieth president in her book, The Faith of Ronald Reagan. The Faith of Ronald Reagan uncovers what most books on the former President miss – a deep trust and reliance on the sovereignContinue reading “THE FAITH OF RONALD REAGAN – Mary Beth Brown (2011)”

11 PRINCIPLES OF A REAGAN CONSERVATIVE – Paul Kengor (2014)

Ronald Reagan was a principled man. Unlike most modern-day politicians, President Reagan governed from a set of unchangeable principles that guided his life, not to mention, his nation. Paul Kengor presents these unshakable principles that undergirded President Ronald Reagan. These principles of conservatism include: 1. Freedom 2. Faith 3. Family 4. Sanctity and Dignity ofContinue reading “11 PRINCIPLES OF A REAGAN CONSERVATIVE – Paul Kengor (2014)”

RONALD REAGAN 100 YEARS (2011)

Ronald Reagan 100 Years is a celebration of the life and legacy of Americas greatest president. The chairman of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation, Frederick J. Ryan, Jr. writes, “In celebrating the centennial of Ronald Reagan’s birth, we remember an extraordinary man who touched our hearts. A man whose natural optimism gave us hope. Whose strongContinue reading “RONALD REAGAN 100 YEARS (2011)”

HOW GOD BECAME JESUS – Edited (2014)

Bart Ehrman is the James A. Gray Distinguished Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His Christological musings have caught the attention of scholars and pastors alike as he repudiates much of what passes for conservative scholarship. Ehrman maintains that Jesus thought of himself as Messiah, but did not think of himselfContinue reading “HOW GOD BECAME JESUS – Edited (2014)”

THE CREEDAL IMPERATIVE – Carl R. Trueman (2012)

Several months I ago, I posted a piece on Veritas et Lux entitled, “No Creed But Christ.” I have received a great deal of traffic as a response to this post and much of the feedback has been negative. Carl Trueman also recognizes (and repudiates) this anti-confessional agenda and affirms the importance of creeds and confessionsContinue reading “THE CREEDAL IMPERATIVE – Carl R. Trueman (2012)”