Tom Schwanda and Ian Maddock, George Whitefield on the Christian Life: New Birth to Enjoy God (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2025), 207 pp. One of the most pivotal figures of the 18th century was the British evangelist, George Whitefield. Born in 1714, this man faithfully preached the gospel and evangelized nations. He preached over 18,000 sermonsContinue reading “George Whitefield on the Christian Life: New Birth to Enjoy God”
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When the Gavel Falls
It has been said that one of the greatest problems that plague contemporary people is unresolved guilt. Sin squeezes the life out of unwitting victims. Sins of omission, sins of commission, sins of regret, neglect, fear, ungodly anger, broken relationships, and insubordination pose a massive threat to the well-being of well-meaning people. Everyone is includedContinue reading “When the Gavel Falls”
My Life as a Prof – J. Carl Laney
One of the last things my aunt, who served at HCJB, told me before she went to be with the Lord was this: “Never neglect Christian biographies.” Those words always stuck with me. I heeded that advice and have never looked back. Christian biographies have led me to the jungles of Ecuador with Jim andContinue reading “My Life as a Prof – J. Carl Laney”
Rejoice in God!
Open the morning newspaper. Watch the evening news. Pay careful attention to the culture that surrounds us. The culture that surrounds us will prompt you to protest. You will be cajoled to complain. You will feel the steady pull of pundits who invite you to join their campaign. Emotions will range from fear to frustration.Continue reading “Rejoice in God!”
Providence – John Piper
John Piper, Providence (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2021), 710 pp. 2020-2021 were years of pain, suffering, and anguish. COVID-19 impacted countless lives, crushed the economy, overwhelmed our health care system, and influenced the presidential election. By mid-December, the virus claimed over 300,000 lives in the United States alone. We were told what is classified as “essential”Continue reading “Providence – John Piper”
A Heart Aflame for God – Matthew Bingham
Matthew Bingham, A Heart Aflame for God: A Reformed Approach to Spiritual Formation (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2025), 354 pp. A Heart Aflame for God: A Reformed Approach to Spiritual Formation by Dr. Matthew Bingham is a book for our times. Bingham defines spiritual formation as “the conscious process by which we seek to heighten andContinue reading “A Heart Aflame for God – Matthew Bingham”
The Triumph of Truth
After Saul’s miraculous conversion on the road to Damascus, the church continued to experience explosive growth. The Proclamation of the Truth (Acts 9:20-22) Dr. Luke reports Saul’s passion for the truth: “And immediately he proclaimed Jesus in the synagogues, saying, ‘He is the Son of God’” (Acts 9:20). This man was committed to preaching God’sContinue reading “The Triumph of Truth”
Prioritizing Missions in the Church – Aaron Menikoff & Harshit Singh
Aaron Menikoff & Harshit Singh, Prioritizing Missions in the Church (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2025), 220 pp. Prioritizing Missions in the Church is a part of the 9Marks Church-Centered Missions series. This important work challenges Christians to reorder their personal lives around the purposes of the Great Commission. The authors, Aaron Menikoff and Harshit Singh areContinue reading “Prioritizing Missions in the Church – Aaron Menikoff & Harshit Singh”
More Christians Like Calvin
There is a gaping chasm in the evangelical church. This chasm is a result of compromise and capitulation. It is the result of lazy thinking and lethargic living. This chasm has been produced by years of theological neglect, educational apathy, and lackadaisical leadership. The ungodly leaders that have emerged from the church have spawned aContinue reading “More Christians Like Calvin”
Scrolling Ourselves to Death – Brett McCracken and Ivan Mesa Jr. Ed
Brett McCracken and Ivan Mesa Jr. Ed., Scrolling Ourselves to Death: Reclaiming Life in a Digital Age (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2025), 243 pp. The internet has changed life as we know it for the foreseeable future. Despite the benefits of recent technological tools, we are experiencing a phenomenon that should be of grave concern toContinue reading “Scrolling Ourselves to Death – Brett McCracken and Ivan Mesa Jr. Ed”
Veritas et Lux 