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The Holiness of God – R.C. Sproul (1985)

The Holiness of God by R.C. Sproul is a tremendous book that ought to be read by every Christian. The author contends the subject of God’s holiness is one of the most important issues for believers to wrestle with. How one understands the character of God affects everything in life. Worship, service, or true obedienceContinue reading “The Holiness of God – R.C. Sproul (1985)”

THE MESSAGE BEHIND THE MOVIE: How to Engage With a Film Without Disengaging Your Faith – Douglas M. Beaumont (2009)

The Message Behind the Movie by Douglas M. Beaumont discusses the importance of engaging with worldview themes in movies. The author reveals his cards upfront (which is increasingly rare these days, especially in a movie). He writes as an “evangelical, philosophical, theological, movie lover” and seeks to unite these interests in his approach to theContinue reading “THE MESSAGE BEHIND THE MOVIE: How to Engage With a Film Without Disengaging Your Faith – Douglas M. Beaumont (2009)”

STICKY TEAMS: Keeping Your Leadership Team and Staff on the Same Page – Larry Osborne (2010)

Sticky Teams by Larry Osborne is a leadership book with an emphasis on team-building. The author maintains, “Sticky teams stick together.” And sticking together in difficult times is an indicator of health. Osborne divides Sticky Teams into three parts, each designed to promote long-term unity and health in local church, which a special emphasis placedContinue reading “STICKY TEAMS: Keeping Your Leadership Team and Staff on the Same Page – Larry Osborne (2010)”

THE SUPREMACY OF GOD IN PREACHING – John Piper (1990)

Some books merit a quick scan. Others deserve a careful read. Few books need to be read over and over. The Supremacy of God in Preaching by John Piper is such a book. This is my fourth time through Piper’s powder keg. Part One – Why God Should be Supreme in Preaching Part one followsContinue reading “THE SUPREMACY OF GOD IN PREACHING – John Piper (1990)”

LEADERS WHO LAST – Dave Kraft (2010)

C.H. Spurgeon writes, “Beware of no man more than yourself; we carry our worst enemies within us.” Spurgeon poignantly alerts us to the danger of indwelling sin. The writer of Hebrews warns against that sin; the “sin that so easily entangles” (Heb. 12:1a). Tragically, many Christian leaders fail to heed the warning of Spurgeon andContinue reading “LEADERS WHO LAST – Dave Kraft (2010)”

MEANING AT THE MOVIES: Becoming a Discerning Viewer – Grant Horner (2010)

Meaning at the Movies by Grant Horner is not designed as a set of glorified cliff-notes for Christian movie buffs. Rather, it is as the author notes, “An extended meditation on why we have movies at all, why they are so powerful, and why Christians need to think deeply and theologically about film art –Continue reading “MEANING AT THE MOVIES: Becoming a Discerning Viewer – Grant Horner (2010)”

AGAPE LEADERSHIP – Robert Peterson and Alexander Straunch (1991)

Robert Peterson and Alexander Strauch summarize the life and leadership of Pastor R.C. Chapman in Agape Leadership. More than anything, Agape Leadership puts flesh and bones on the elder qualifications set forth in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1. Peterson and Strauch cover the pertinent biographical information that one might expect. But the critical elementsContinue reading “AGAPE LEADERSHIP – Robert Peterson and Alexander Straunch (1991)”

PUJOOLS: MORE THAN THE GAME – Scott Lamb and Tim Ellsworth (2011)

Pujols: More Than a Game by Scott Lamb and Tim Ellsworth is a thoughtful and informative account of baseball all-star, Albert Pujols. The book chronicles the journey that Pujols took from the Dominican Republic to the big leagues. The authors’ provide a detailed look at Pujols pilgrimage which is an inspiring rags to riches story.Continue reading “PUJOOLS: MORE THAN THE GAME – Scott Lamb and Tim Ellsworth (2011)”

CAN I KNOW GOD’S WILL – R.C. Sproul (2009)

R.C. Sproul consistently writes excellent books. He has a unique ability to make difficult theological truths understandable. Can I Know God’s Will? is no exception. Chapter one explores the meaning of God’s will. Dr. Sproul makes it clear that the will of God is no matter to trifle with. Indeed “to search for the willContinue reading “CAN I KNOW GOD’S WILL – R.C. Sproul (2009)”

One or Two – Peter Jones (2010)

One or Two, another important book by Peter Jones contrasts paganism with historic Christianity. Jones refers to these worldviews as one-ism and two-ism respectively. One-ism is the erroneous belief that all reality is one. One-ism believes “that all is one and shares the same essential nature.” Two-ism, which describes the historic Christian faith acknowledges aContinue reading “One or Two – Peter Jones (2010)”