David Mathis, A Little Theology of Exercise (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2025), 109 pp. Christians rightly reject the ancient heresy of Gnosticism. This diabolical worldview maintains that spirit is good and body is evil. Yet many Christians unwittingly embrace a sort of Gnosticism when they neglect and minimize the body. A sedentary lifestyle is the normContinue reading “A Little Theology of Exercise – David Mathis”
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The Complete Works of John Owen, volume 19
Anyone familiar with John Owen will recognize that he is without a doubt the titan of the Puritans. This seventeenth British theologian was a prolific author who always directed his attention Godward. The Complete Works of John Owen, volume 19 is the most recent edition from Crossway Books. This elegant work is packed with sermonsContinue reading “The Complete Works of John Owen, volume 19”
George Whitefield on the Christian Life: New Birth to Enjoy God
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”
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”
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”
The Anatomy of God-Centered Resolutions
It is difficult to be a young man in this world. The Word of God addresses young men in some very specific ways: Indeed, it is difficult to be a young man in our world. I’m so grateful that the Word of God addresses our need. As such, it does not leave young men dangling.Continue reading “The Anatomy of God-Centered Resolutions”
Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood – John Piper and Wayne Grudem, Ed.
John Piper and Wayne Grudem, ed. Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: A Response to Evangelical Feminism One of the most hotly debated matters in the church concerns the roles of men and women. The battle lines have been drawn and neither side appears willing to concede ground. In 1991, John Piper and Wayne Grudem editedContinue reading “Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood – John Piper and Wayne Grudem, Ed.”
Veritas et Lux 