She had a 10 percent chance of survival at birth. Ninety percent of survivors don’t live to see their first birthday. Yet Isabella Santorum is a fighter. In May of 2015, she will celebrate her 7th birthday! Bella’s Gift is the heart-gripping tale of Rick and Karen Santorum and their daughter, Isabella. This little princessContinue reading “BELLA’S GIFT – Rick and Karen Santorum (2015)”
Category Archives: Biography
FALLEN: Out of the Sex Industry and Into the Arms of the Savior – Annie Lobert (2015)
Fallen is her alias. Fallen is also the name of her memoir – a heartbreaking tale of a woman imprisoned in the human trafficking industry, sinful excess, and substance abuse. When I learned that Annie Lobert had written a book that described her descent into human trafficking and her radical conversion through the Lord JesusContinue reading “FALLEN: Out of the Sex Industry and Into the Arms of the Savior – Annie Lobert (2015)”
THE MATHENY MANIFESTO – Mike Matheny (2015)
“Whatever happened to the love of the game?” Mike Matheny wants answers in his book, The Matheny Manifesto. Less than ten pages into the book, I noticed my eyes began to well with tears. Indeed, the love of the game has been displaced for ego, selfishness, and parents who live vicariously through their kids. Back toContinue reading “THE MATHENY MANIFESTO – Mike Matheny (2015)”
THE DARING MISSION OF WILLIAM TYNDALE – Steven J. Lawson (2015)
American people have the right and the freedom to criticize military movements in a foreign theater. This kind of deplorable behavior makes freedom loving Americans cringe – for the freedom to criticize is actually secured and maintained by the very soldiers “under the gun” of critique. In like manner, Christians have become quite adept atContinue reading “THE DARING MISSION OF WILLIAM TYNDALE – Steven J. Lawson (2015)”
IF I HAD LUNCH WITH C.S. LEWIS – Alistair McGrath (2014)
C.S. Lewis is widely trumpeted as one of the leading Christian thinkers and apologists of the 2oth century. His seminal works, Mere Christianity and The Problem of Pain have equipped a new generation of Christ-followers. Creative works like The Great Divorce have stimulating the imaginations of thousands. And who could forget his landmark series, The Chronicles ofContinue reading “IF I HAD LUNCH WITH C.S. LEWIS – Alistair McGrath (2014)”
41: A PORTRAIT OF MY FATHER – George W. Bush (2014)
“Read my lips. No new taxes.” These are the words that enter the minds of most Americans when then think of President George H.W. Bush. It is an unfortunate turn of events that the President was placed in a position where a decision to raise taxes become a necessary compromise with Democrats. President George W.Continue reading “41: A PORTRAIT OF MY FATHER – George W. Bush (2014)”
FEARLESS FAITH: JOHN KNOX – Steven J. Lawson (2014)
2014 marks the 500th anniversary of the birth of John Knox, the Protestant Reformer who risked life and limb for the sake of the gospel in Scotland and much of western Europe. Steven Lawson retells the story in his newest work, John Knox Fearless Faith. The author guides readers though the fascinating account of Knox’s lifeContinue reading “FEARLESS FAITH: JOHN KNOX – Steven J. Lawson (2014)”
THE TRINITARIAN DEVOTION OF JOHN OWEN – Sinclair Ferguson (2014)
The Trinitarian Devotion of John Owen by Dr. Sinclair Ferguson is the latest installment in the Long Line of Godly Men Profile Series, edited by Dr. Steven Lawson. Ferguson presents a readable introduction to the most well-known Puritan, John Owen. The book includes five chapters which overview Owen’s life and theological commitments. Chapter one focuses on his lifeContinue reading “THE TRINITARIAN DEVOTION OF JOHN OWEN – Sinclair Ferguson (2014)”
EDWARDS ON THE CHRISTIAN LIFE – Dane Ortlund (2014)
Edwards on the Christian Life by Dane C. Ortlund attempts to summarize the theology of Jonathan Edwards and pays special attention to his remarks on the Christian life. For Edwards, living the Christian life is about “enjoying and reflecting the beauty of God.” The author successfully achieves his goal by directing readers to twelve questionsContinue reading “EDWARDS ON THE CHRISTIAN LIFE – Dane Ortlund (2014)”
THE DARING HEART OF DAVID LIVINGSTONE (2014)
The Daring Heart of David Livingstone captures the account of the well-known missionary who sought with all his heart to bring the gospel to Africa in the 19th century. Jay Milbrandt, professor at Bethel University is responsible for the meticulous research and for producing the final product. Milbrandt guides readers through the adventures of theContinue reading “THE DARING HEART OF DAVID LIVINGSTONE (2014)”
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