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Passion in the Pulpit – Jerry Vines and Adam Dooley (2018)

Jerry Vines & Adam B. Dooley, Passion in the Pulpit: How to Exegete the Emotion of Scripture (Chicago: Moody Press, 2018), 206 pp. “If the great things of the Christian faith are rightly understood, they will affect the heart.” When Jonathan Edwards penned these words in 1746, he did not intend to spark controversy. HisContinue reading “Passion in the Pulpit – Jerry Vines and Adam Dooley (2018)”

High Impact Teams – Lance Witt

Lance Witt, High Impact Teams: Where Healthy Meets High Performance (Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2018), 298 pp. High Impact Teams by Lance Witt took me by complete surprise. Each year I read several books on leadership. On first glance, the book seemed a bit bland and appeared to offer very little in terms of practicalContinue reading “High Impact Teams – Lance Witt”

When I Am Afraid – Edward T. Welch (2010)

When I Am Afraid by Edward T. Welch is a short book. It is also a very powerful book. The author sets forth his intended goals at the beginning of the book. You want to hone your spiritual instincts so that you turn to Christ when anxious thoughts arise. You want to know what JesusContinue reading “When I Am Afraid – Edward T. Welch (2010)”

Depression, Anxiety, and the Christian Life – Michael Lundy (2018)

Michael S. Lundy, Depression, Anxiety, and the Christian Life (Wheaton: Crossway, 2018), 182 pp. Depression, Anxiety, and the Christian Life by Michael S. Lundy addresses an important topic that afflicts many people. The vicious tentacles of depression and anxiety threatens to squeeze the life out of unwilling victims. For some, hope and relief seem lightContinue reading “Depression, Anxiety, and the Christian Life – Michael Lundy (2018)”

The Call – Os Guinness

Os Guinness, The Call (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2018), 247 pp. Twenty years ago, Os Guinness penned The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life. Since the release of his timely book, the matter of vocation has been at the center of many lectures and discussions. Thomas Nelson recently repackaged The Call whichContinue reading “The Call – Os Guinness”

The Preacher’s Catechism – Lewis Allen (2018)

Allen Lewis, The Preacher’s Catechism (Wheaton: Crossway, 2018), 216 pp. I am a big fan of catechisms. So when I learned about The Preacher’s Catechism by Lewis Allen, I was intrigued. Actually, I jumped at the chance to read and review this book. Little did I know that this powerful little book would break meContinue reading “The Preacher’s Catechism – Lewis Allen (2018)”

When I Am Afraid – Edward T. Welch (2010)

Light in a Dark Place: The Doctrine of Scripture – John Feinberg

John S. Feinberg, Light in a Dark Place (Wheaton: Crossway, 2018), 799pp. Many issues have come to the forefront for Christians in recent years. However, I cannot think of an issue of greater importance than our view of the Word of God. This crucial matter is addressed by John Feinberg in his recent work, LightContinue reading “Light in a Dark Place: The Doctrine of Scripture – John Feinberg”

Dangerous Good – Kenny Luck

Kenny Luck, Dangerous Good: The Coming Revolution of Men Who Care (Colorado Springs: NavPress, 2018), 195 pp. Dangerous Good: The Coming Revolution of Men Who Care by Kenny Luck is directed at Christian men who want to make a difference. It is a short book that contains ten powerful lessons which are designed to pushContinue reading “Dangerous Good – Kenny Luck”

Caring for One Another – Edward T. Welch

Edward T. Welch, Caring for One Another (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2018), 71 pp. Each Christmas, like most families, we gather around the Christmas tree. After telling the story of the birth of Jesus and celebrating his incarnation, we open presents. When I was a child, I remember gravitating toward the big presents. After all, biggerContinue reading “Caring for One Another – Edward T. Welch”