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TRUE BEAUTY – Carolyn Mahaney and Nicole Whitacre (2014)

Is beauty in the eye of the beholder? Carolyn Mahaney and Nicole Whitacre tackle the sensitive topic of beauty in their book, True Beauty. The “benchmarks for beauty” are constantly changing and most of the criteria is propaganda which caters to worldliness. This book, on the other hand has a simple goal, namely – to pointContinue reading “TRUE BEAUTY – Carolyn Mahaney and Nicole Whitacre (2014)”

THE AUSCHWITZ ESCAPE – Joel Rosenberg (2014)

Razor-wire fences. Vicious dogs. Soot filled chimneys. Gas chambers. Piles of rotting corpses. The stench of human flesh. These are only a few of the images that make up one of the many death camps devised by the Nazi’s during World War II. Joel Rosenberg offers readers with his first attempt at a work ofContinue reading “THE AUSCHWITZ ESCAPE – Joel Rosenberg (2014)”

A DIVINE AND SUPERNATURAL LIGHT – Jonathan Edwards (1734)

Jonathan Edwards would have been rightly horrified at the anti-intellectualism of the 21st century church; a rugged anti-intellectualism that has the church by the throat. When he preached the sermon, “A Divine and Supernatural Light” in 1734 he could have never predicted the opposition to the Christian mind in our days. Edwards presents his doctrineContinue reading “A DIVINE AND SUPERNATURAL LIGHT – Jonathan Edwards (1734)”

WHO PUT THE “LOCK” IN WEDLOCK – Part 2

We have seen that marriages serves several important purposes. 1. Mutual companionship. 2. To reflect the imago Dei and glorify him. 3. A means of rearing children. 4. A portrait of Christ’s relationship to the church. THE MARRIAGE COVENANT It is also critical to understand that the marital bond involves a binding covenant. Marriage, then,Continue reading “WHO PUT THE “LOCK” IN WEDLOCK – Part 2″

WHO PUT THE “LOCK” IN WEDLOCK – Part 1

I am growing increasingly more uncomfortable with the current attitudes about marriage. It’s not enough that several states have abandoned the biblical model of marriage between one woman and one man by legalizing homosexual “marriage.” Equally troubling is the notion that marriage can be dissolved when one partner grows dissatisfied with his or her spouse.Continue reading “WHO PUT THE “LOCK” IN WEDLOCK – Part 1″

PLATFORM: GET NOTICED IN A NOISY WORLD – Michael Hyatt (2012)

Michael Hyatt is no stranger to writers and bloggers. Hyatt’s work as the former CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers and his popular podcasts have been well publicized. So it’s no coincidence that Hyatt would publish a book on getting noticed. This is not to speak in derogatory tones or minimize his work in any way.Continue reading “PLATFORM: GET NOTICED IN A NOISY WORLD – Michael Hyatt (2012)”

CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW: A STUDENT’S GUIDE – Phillip Graham Ryken (2013)

Christian Worldview: A Student’s Guide by Phillip Graham Ryken is a part of the Reclaiming the Christian Intellectual Tradition series – a collection of books that provide a framework for cultural analysis from a uniquely Christian perspective. David Dockery serves as the general editor and notes, “At the heart of this work is the challengeContinue reading “CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW: A STUDENT’S GUIDE – Phillip Graham Ryken (2013)”

RUMSFELD’S RULES: Leadership Lessons in Business, Politics, War, and Life (2013)

Several years ago, I learned about Donald Rumsfeld’s habit of working most of the day at a standing desk. I was immediately intrigued by his work ethic, passion to make a difference in the lives of people, and his love for his country. Since then, I’ve seen several interviews with the former Secretary of Defense.Continue reading “RUMSFELD’S RULES: Leadership Lessons in Business, Politics, War, and Life (2013)”

LET NOT YOUR HEART BE TROUBLED – Martyn Lloyd-Jones (2009)

I have developed a habit over the years. Often times, when I get discouraged I turn to the writing of Martyn Lloyd-Jones. Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled is a collection of sermons penned and preached before the doctor went to be with the Lord in 1984. Each sermon is packed with Christ-centered wisdom and encouragementContinue reading “LET NOT YOUR HEART BE TROUBLED – Martyn Lloyd-Jones (2009)”

THE STORYTELLING GOD: Seeing the Glory of Jesus in His Parables (2014)

I want to begin this review a bit differently. I would like to thank Jared Wilson for his writing ministry. Wilson is a young man committed to biblical authority, a Reformed framework, and has consistently demonstrated faithfulness to a robust God-centered approach to the Christian life. His writing ministry has been of deep encouragement toContinue reading “THE STORYTELLING GOD: Seeing the Glory of Jesus in His Parables (2014)”