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DANGEROUS CALLING – Paul David Tripp (2012)

Paul David Tripp’s book has been titled incorrectly.  Dangerous Calling should be titled, Lessons in the Woodshed.  The author guides pastors to the woodshed again and again and again.  While this is clearly not the most glowing and winsome way to begin a book review, readers will see firsthand that the author is committed to tellingContinue reading “DANGEROUS CALLING – Paul David Tripp (2012)”

LIT: A CHRISTIAN GUIDE TO READING BOOKS – Tony Reinke (2012)

Several years ago I read, How to Read a Book by Mortimier Adler, a classic in its own right.  Lit: A Christian Guide to Reading Books by Tony Reinke picks up where Adler left off.  The biggest difference – Reinke writes from a uniquely Christian angle. In part one, the author articulates a theology ofContinue reading “LIT: A CHRISTIAN GUIDE TO READING BOOKS – Tony Reinke (2012)”

GOSPEL DEEPS: Reveling in the Excellencies of Jesus – Jared Wilson (2012)

Jared Wilson continues to swing for the fences in his latest book, Gospel Deeps.  Wilson adds yet another chapter to the growing list of books that focus on the gospel.  Indeed, his thesis is: “the gospel is deep with grace abounding because Jesus is deep with grace abounding.” In many ways, Gospel Deeps in the natural (or supernatural)Continue reading “GOSPEL DEEPS: Reveling in the Excellencies of Jesus – Jared Wilson (2012)”

“I’M BETTER THAN LANCE ARMSTRONG”

Lance Armstrong’s recent admission of using performance enhancing drugs has led to an all out assault on the most famous cyclist in the world.  Armstrong not only violated the rules, he lied repeatedly, and some would say even betrayed his country.  This high profile case has emerged as the most talked about scandal in sport’sContinue reading ““I’M BETTER THAN LANCE ARMSTRONG””

ON THE SHOULDERS OF HOBBITS – Louis Markos (2012)

People flocked to see the new Peter Jackson motion picture, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey – based on the novel by J.RR. Tolkien on December 14.  The film grossed nearly $85 million in the first week alone and continues to garner interest among movie goers. Several books have been released in recent years that attempt to interpretContinue reading “ON THE SHOULDERS OF HOBBITS – Louis Markos (2012)”

A WARNING TO PROFESSORS – Jonathan Edwards

Making a profession of Christian faith is simple.  It is a matter of merely mouthing the words; it is a matter of making mental ascent to a set of doctrinal standards.  However, one should never minimize  the importance of professing one’s faith and embracing a body of doctrine.  Indeed, Paul reminds us, “For with theContinue reading “A WARNING TO PROFESSORS – Jonathan Edwards”

CHRIS TOMLIN – BURNING LIGHTS (2013)

I always look forward to a new Chris Tomlin release.  Anyone who follows contemporary worship music will admit that Tomlin is a tremendous talent.  But his talent is not the main attraction.  Sure his music is good but what makes him a special artist is the depth of songs he writes and sings.  Some themesContinue reading “CHRIS TOMLIN – BURNING LIGHTS (2013)”

CREATURE OF THE WORD – Matt Chandler, Josh Patterson and Eric Geiger

Our lives are wrapped up in the gospel.  Sinners have escaped the wrath of God, that is to say – they have been saved and they are being sanctified all because of the gospel.  In short, “the gospel is God’s reconciling work in Christ – that through the life, death, and resurrection of Christ, GodContinue reading “CREATURE OF THE WORD – Matt Chandler, Josh Patterson and Eric Geiger”

WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? – Mark Driscoll (2013)

Mark Driscoll has what is foreign to many other writers, namely, a virtually unlimited platform. Driscoll combines a free-flowing writing style with an informed biblical framework and an eye on culture. These qualities make him accessible to everyone from the student to the scholar.  Driscoll brings these qualities combined with a cutting edge wittiness to draw in readers from every stripe. In hisContinue reading “WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? – Mark Driscoll (2013)”