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IN IT TO WIN IT: Pursuing Victory in the One Race That Really Counts – Steven J. Lawson (2013)

Twenty years ago, Steven Lawson penned the book, Men Who Win. In It to Win It is a fresh and updated version of his original work that points readers to the race that matters, namely, the Christian life. In It to Win It is packed with practical advice that is saturated with biblical wisdom. Dr. Lawson directs ChristianContinue reading “IN IT TO WIN IT: Pursuing Victory in the One Race That Really Counts – Steven J. Lawson (2013)”

THE PEACE WHICH CHRIST GIVES HIS TRUE FOLLOWERS – Jonathan Edwards

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” (John 14:27, ESV) The Peace Which Christ Gives His True Followers by Jonathan Edwards is a short treatment of John 14:27 which is filledContinue reading “THE PEACE WHICH CHRIST GIVES HIS TRUE FOLLOWERS – Jonathan Edwards”

BILL O’REILLY AND THE MEASURE OF TRUE SUCCESS

Bill O’Reilly invites his audience to enter the “no spin zone” each night. But evidently something has run amuck. He recently opined, “Oprah Winfrey is the most successful woman in America.” Clearly, anyone worth 3 billion dollars has fared well. It didn’t happen by accident and she is obviously a savvy businesswoman. But oneContinue reading “BILL O’REILLY AND THE MEASURE OF TRUE SUCCESS”

DOCTRINE MATTERS – John Piper (2013)

Over 18 months ago, I accepted the call to serve as the new Senior pastor at Christ Fellowship in Everson, Washington. Early on, I established the benchmarks of what I consider to be ministry that honors God and edifies the people of God. It is interesting to note that most of these benchmarks emerge inContinue reading “DOCTRINE MATTERS – John Piper (2013)”

ADDICTIONS: A Banquet in the Grave – Edward T. Welch (2001)

I don’t like the word, “addiction.” Far too often, I hear Christians using the word addiction in a way that suggests a helplessness and inability to please God or live in a way that glorifies him. So anyone enslaved to a substance (be it legal or illegal), a habit like pornography or overeating has anContinue reading “ADDICTIONS: A Banquet in the Grave – Edward T. Welch (2001)”

COVENANTAL APOLOGETICS – K. Scott Oliphint (2013)

K. Scott Oliphint makes a bold and courageous proposal in his newest book, Covenantal Apologetics. His proposal is to essentially do away with the language of presuppositional apologetics and replace this outdated terminology with “covenantal apologetics.” He makes a good case for the terminological change and takes the best of Van Til’s apologetic and leads readersContinue reading “COVENANTAL APOLOGETICS – K. Scott Oliphint (2013)”

DEATH BY LIVING – N.D. Wilson (2013)

Grasshoppers, swings, dirt, traffic jams, puppy dogs, and blue skies. N.D. Wilson appears to be captivated by everyday objects and everyday situations. He appears to be captivated by life. Living life is what his new book is meant to convey – really living life. But living also means dying. So the author wordsmiths his wayContinue reading “DEATH BY LIVING – N.D. Wilson (2013)”

ECHOES OF EDEN – Jerram Barrs (2013)

Echoes of Eden by Jerram Barrs sets out to explore literature and the arts and its relation to the historic Christian faith. With a deep commitment to the Christian worldview, the author helps readers navigate their way through the minefield of the arts. One of the chief contentions of the author is that “great artContinue reading “ECHOES OF EDEN – Jerram Barrs (2013)”

FOR THE CITY – Darrin Patrick and Matt Carter (2011)

For the City by Darrin Patrick and Matt Carter is a book for pastors, church planters and Christ-followers who want to make a difference in their respective cities. The heartbeat of the authors is to instill a passion for proclaiming the gospel faithfully and living the gospel in authentic, transparent, gospel-centered communities. There is much toContinue reading “FOR THE CITY – Darrin Patrick and Matt Carter (2011)”

CHARLES HODGE: The Pride of Princeton – W. Andrew Hoffecker (2011)

Who says reviews don’t matter? “I could not put Hoffecker’s book down.” Seven simple words uttered by Dr. John Frame prompted me to pick up Charles Hodge: The Pride of Princeton by W. Andrew Hoffecker. The author makes a solid contribution in P & R’s American Reformed Biographies Series. I first encountered Charles Hodge in Seminary. HisContinue reading “CHARLES HODGE: The Pride of Princeton – W. Andrew Hoffecker (2011)”