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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.”

Be Killing Sin

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DEATH AND JUDGMENT – Jonathan Edwards (1752)

“All men of all nations all over the world must die,” writes Jonathan Edwards. He strikes an immediate chord as he preaches the Word of God to the Stockbridge Indians in March 1752. Edwards not only appeals to commonsense experience; he appeals to his text, Hebrews 9:27. Doctrine After death comes the judgment: when menContinue reading “DEATH AND JUDGMENT – Jonathan Edwards (1752)”

The Steadfast Love of the Lord – Sam Storms

Sam Storms, The Steadfast Love of the Lord (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2024), 226 pp. Every person needs to love and be loved. Yet, most people struggle with both. The Steadfast Love of the Lord: Experiencing the Life-Changing Power of God’s Unchanging Affection by Sam Storms is a powerful book that explores God’s commitment to hisContinue reading “The Steadfast Love of the Lord – Sam Storms”