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THE EVANGELISTIC ZEAL OF GEORGE WHITEFIELD – Steven Lawson (2014)

It is impossible to determine the impact that Reformation Trust’s,  A Long Line of Godly Men Series will have.  have personally been enriched, challenged, and inspired by this excellent series that has surveyed the likes of Jonathan Edwards, John Calvin, Martin Luther, C.H. Spurgeon, and John Knox.  The latest installment, The Evangelistic Zeal of George WhitefieldContinue reading “THE EVANGELISTIC ZEAL OF GEORGE WHITEFIELD – Steven Lawson (2014)”

THE DUDE’S GUIDE TO MANHOOD – Darrin Patrick (2014)

The Dude’s Guide to Manhood by Darrin Patrick is a primer on masculinity.  It is a very basic look at the essential ingredients of manhood. Patrick focuses on a handful of themes that any man can read, digest, and apply in one’s daily life.  Themes include but are not limited to determination, discipline, career, contentedness, devotion,Continue reading “THE DUDE’S GUIDE TO MANHOOD – Darrin Patrick (2014)”

GOD IN THE WHIRLWIND – David Wells (2014)

Jeremiah warned the people of God.  He did not shirk his responsibility.  And he never winked at sin.  Jeremiah spoke the truth with clarity and passion.  We are in desperate needs of prophetic voices in our day.  We need men like Jeremiah who are unafraid of compromisers and capitulators.  We need men like Jeremiah whoContinue reading “GOD IN THE WHIRLWIND – David Wells (2014)”

SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP – J. Oswald Sanders (1967)

My Dad has given me some very important books over the years.  I remember the first mind-rattling book that Dad gave me when I was about 17 years of age – Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis.  Other books have made a significant impact as well.  Leaders: Strategies for Taking Charge by Warren Bennis was aContinue reading “SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP – J. Oswald Sanders (1967)”

LONE SURVIVOR – Marcus Luttrell (2007)

Honor, courage, and patriotism.  Duty, determination, desire.  Love for country and love for family.  A willingness to exchange one’s life for his country.  Brotherhood, accountability, and steel-hearted resolve.  These characteristics describe Marcus Luttrell, the Navy Seal who survived a firefight with Taliban foot soldiers in the mountains of Afghanistan. Lone Survivor is a book for everyContinue reading “LONE SURVIVOR – Marcus Luttrell (2007)”

“GOLDEN” AIR IN THE EMERALD CITY

The Seattle Seahawks are world champions.  I was ten years old when the Hawks made their way into the Emerald City.  I sat for hours memorizing the names, numbers, and statistics of every player.  Those were the days of Jim Zorn, Steve Largent, and Norm Evans – all committed Christ-followers.  Even though touchdowns were fewContinue reading ““GOLDEN” AIR IN THE EMERALD CITY”

A SHEPHERD LOOKS AT PSALM 23 – Phillip Keller (1970)

It is generally good advice to get help from an expert.  Phillip Keller provides expert advice in his book, A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23.  Keller owned sheep for a number of years and is uniquely qualified to address issues that pertain to the issues that arise in Psalm 23. Keller’s work is a basicContinue reading “A SHEPHERD LOOKS AT PSALM 23 – Phillip Keller (1970)”

BARACK OBAMA’S RULES FOR REVOLUTION – David Horowitz (2009)

It is a well known that President Obama is an admirer of the late Saul Alinsky.  Better put, he is an advocate of Alinksy’s political ideology.  Just before Obama was elected as President, he uttered these words that should be permanently etched onto every American mind: “We are five days away from fundamentally transforming theContinue reading “BARACK OBAMA’S RULES FOR REVOLUTION – David Horowitz (2009)”

THE PASTOR’S JUSTIFICATION – Jered C. Wilson (2013)

It is no secret that pastors get discouraged, overwhelmed, and frustrated in the ministry.  Many resources are available for men who seek counsel in difficult church settings.  Most of them pale in comparison to Jared Wilson’s offering, The Pastor’s Justification. Wilson, a seasoned pastor himself brings experience to the table.  But more than personal experience, WilsonContinue reading “THE PASTOR’S JUSTIFICATION – Jered C. Wilson (2013)”