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FATHER HUNGER – Douglas Wilson (2012)

Douglas Wilson is not known for timidity or soft-peddling the truth. His writing style is bold, pithy, and loaded with biblical admonitions and rebukes. His newest book, Father Hunger is no exception. Father Hunger is not your typical parenting book. Readers looking for popular parenting principles should look elsewhere. The subtitle of Wilson’s work aptlyContinue reading “FATHER HUNGER – Douglas Wilson (2012)”

THE STRATEGY OF SATAN – Warren Wiersbe (1979)

I was recently browsing through the spiritual warfare section in the local Christian bookstore. As usual, I was shocked and horrified with the amount of useless material that is being peddled to the unsuspecting. Warren Wiersbe’s book, The Strategy of Satan cuts through the nonsense and effectively tackles two critical questions concerning spiritual warfare: 1.Continue reading “THE STRATEGY OF SATAN – Warren Wiersbe (1979)”

CALICO JOE – John Grisham (2012)

John Grisham’s newest novel proves that he is not done writing. Calico Joe is a departure from the typical legal thriller that readers have grown to love over the years. This short novel tracks the inner sanctuary of a young boy whose father is a major league pitcher – and a major league loser. ThisContinue reading “CALICO JOE – John Grisham (2012)”

A SHOT OF FAITH TO THE HEAD – Mitch Stokes

A Shot of Faith to the Head by Mitch Stokes is a patient and well thought out response to the atheistic musings so common in our world today. The author sets the parameters at the outset: “The purpose of this book is to take a few of the most important intellectual weapons, tactics, and strategiesContinue reading “A SHOT OF FAITH TO THE HEAD – Mitch Stokes”

A GOSPEL PRIMER – Milton Vincent (2008)

A Gospel Primer by Milton Vincent is a straightforward book that describes the essence of the gospel. The author argues that the gospel must be rehearsed on a consistent basis. Indeed, we must preach the gospel to ourselves every day. “Preaching the gospel to myself is a great way to keep God’s amazing love beforeContinue reading “A GOSPEL PRIMER – Milton Vincent (2008)”

REFORMATION: YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW – Carl R. Trueman

A number of months ago, I read Republocrat by Carl R. Trueman. Frankly, the book angered me. I didn’t like anything about it. So I rolled the dice (which is never a good idea for a Calvinist) with this reprinted book by Trueman, Reformation: Yesterday, Today and Tommorrow. I was pleasantly surprised and commend itContinue reading “REFORMATION: YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW – Carl R. Trueman”

THE DONKEY WHO CARRIED A KING – R.C. Sproul (2012)

The Donkey Who Carried a King by R.C. Sproul is a short children’s book loaded with great art and a brief story that helps illustrate some important theological principles. Sproul tells the story of a donkey who carried Jesus (which points to the Triumphal Entry). The donkey, who struggles with his lot in life, sawContinue reading “THE DONKEY WHO CARRIED A KING – R.C. Sproul (2012)”

THE GOSPEL FOCUS OF CHARLES SPURGEON – Steven J. Lawson (2012)

Steven J. Lawson’s latest installment in the Long Line of Godly Men Series is a breathtaking look at the life and legacy of the Prince of Preachers, Charles Haddon Spurgeon. The Gospel Focus of Charles Spurgeon begins by surveying the short but memorable life of one of the most effective preachers of all time. LawsonContinue reading “THE GOSPEL FOCUS OF CHARLES SPURGEON – Steven J. Lawson (2012)”

A CROSS-SHAPED GOSPEL – Bryan Loritts (2011)

I am grateful for an resurgence in gospel-centered books that have been published lately from the likes of Greg Gilbert, Kevin DeYoung, and C.J. Mahaney. Bryan Loritt’s adds fuel to the gospel blaze in his new work, A Cross-Shaped Gospel. The thesis: “We need a two-part gospel – a holistic gospel, a gospel that lovesContinue reading “A CROSS-SHAPED GOSPEL – Bryan Loritts (2011)”

THE JOY OF CALVINISM – Greg Forster (2012)

The title of Greg Forster’s book will prompt one of two responses: People will mutter inappropriate words under their breath or they will rejoice in the truthfulness on the cover. The Joy of Calvinism is meant to be a buffer to the traditional arguments that have ransacked Calvinistic theology for decades. And Forster accomplishes hisContinue reading “THE JOY OF CALVINISM – Greg Forster (2012)”