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HOLLYWOOD WORLDVIEWS: Watching Films With Wisdom and Discernment – Brian Godawa (2009)

Whenever a book is dedicated to Francis Schaeffer, I usually stand at attention.  Brian Godawa’s book Hollywood Worldviews: Watching Films With Wisdom and Discernment is no exception. Godawa presents the purpose of the book in to introduction: “I want to inform the reader of the nature of storytelling and analyze how worldviews are communicated throughContinue reading “HOLLYWOOD WORLDVIEWS: Watching Films With Wisdom and Discernment – Brian Godawa (2009)”

TOP BOOKS IN 2010

An incredible little book that explains the essence of the gospel without compromise.  A great evangelistic tool. A valuable resource for pastors and seminary students. See my review   An assault on the fact/value dichotomy.  Don’t miss this one! See my review Classic Piper. See my review Excellent summary of neo-paganism and a crisp, clearContinue reading “TOP BOOKS IN 2010”

THE JOURNEY: A Spiritual Roadmap for Modern Pilgrims – Peter Kreeft (1996)

The Journey by Peter Kreeft is a sort of philosophical roadmap for truth seekers.  This allegorical tale which is something akin to Pilgrim’s Progress is a practical tool for travelers.  It is a practical guide to help them choose a life philosophy.  The author is quick to remind readers that every person has a philosophy. Continue reading “THE JOURNEY: A Spiritual Roadmap for Modern Pilgrims – Peter Kreeft (1996)”

FOR THE FAME OF GOD’S NAME – Sam Storms and Justin Taylor, Ed. (2010)

Three years ago, Sam Storms and Justin Taylor came up with a great idea.  They would collaborate on a book that honored the life and ministry of John Piper.  Anyone familiar with Piper’s pastoral ministry and prolific writing will recognize the mammoth undertaking that stood before Storms and Taylor.  But they went to work, securingContinue reading “FOR THE FAME OF GOD’S NAME – Sam Storms and Justin Taylor, Ed. (2010)”

Slave – John MacArthur (2010)

John MacArthur has been churning out quality Christian books and resources for over thirty-five years.  He has been defining and defending the biblical gospel in books like The Gospel According to Jesus, Faith Works, Ashamed of the Gospel, Hard to Believe, and The Truth War. Each of these books, beginning especially with The Gospel AccordingContinue reading “Slave – John MacArthur (2010)”

CAN SOMETHING COME FROM NOTHING?: Teaching Intelligent Design to Children

Charles Darwin published The Origin of Species in 1859 and set forth his theory that all living organisms, including humans descended from a single primordial form. Evolutionists bombard students with the erroneous notion that we are a result of a cosmic accident; that human life arose by chance.  Indeed, evolutionary theory teaches that man isContinue reading “CAN SOMETHING COME FROM NOTHING?: Teaching Intelligent Design to Children”

WOODEN ON LEADERSHIP – John Wooden and Steve Jamison (2005)

John Wooden is in the minds of many the greatest basketball coach of all time.  He won 10 national championships and tallied 88 consecutive wins at UCLA.  Wooden on Leadership explores the inner workings of Coach Wooden’s approach to coaching and his approach to life in general. PART ONE: THE FOUNDATION OF MY LEADERSHIP WoodenContinue reading “WOODEN ON LEADERSHIP – John Wooden and Steve Jamison (2005)”

THE WORKS OF JONATHAN EDWARDS: Directions for Judging of Persons’ Experiences – Volume 21

DIRECTIONS FOR JUDGING OF PERSONS’ EXPERIENCES I cannot think of anyone better than Jonathan Edwards to evaluate the testimonies that were offered during the Great Awakening in 1734-35.  Nothing has changed in the church when it comes to experiences – some are legitimate and some are sham.  Sang Hyun Lee, editor of Volume 21 holdsContinue reading “THE WORKS OF JONATHAN EDWARDS: Directions for Judging of Persons’ Experiences – Volume 21”