John Newton said, “I am a great sinner and Christ is a great Savior.” He was touched and transformed by God’s grace, or as Newton put it in his famous hymn, “amazing grace.” Iain Duguid’s book, Living in the Grip of Relentless Grace draws readers into the drama that plays out in the Old Testament. Duguid highlightsContinue reading “LIVING IN THE GRIP OF RELENTLESS GRACE – Iain Duguid (2015)”
Category Archives: Discipleship
THE TRELLIS AND THE VINE – Colin Marshall and Tony Payne (2009)
Over six years ago, I read The Trellis and the Vine by Colin Marshall and Tony Payne. The work was encouraging and helpful in those days but my second read through was far more significant. The authors compare the local church to the trellis and a vine, the kind of masterpiece found in many backyards. Marshall andContinue reading “THE TRELLIS AND THE VINE – Colin Marshall and Tony Payne (2009)”
Counterfeit Gods – Timothy Keller (2009)
Tim Keller has a special gift for digging below the surface. He applies his unique gift in the pulpit and in many of his books. In Counterfeit Gods, Dr. Keller tackles the thorny subject of idolatry. John Calvin put his finger on this pernicious sin in the 16th century when he said, “Every person is anContinue reading “Counterfeit Gods – Timothy Keller (2009)”
JESUS SWAGGER – Jarrid Wilson (2015)
Jesus Swagger: Break Free From Poser Christianity by Jarrid Wilson seeks to challenge Christ-followers to live authentic, Christian lives. The author calls readers to be different; to “walk tall with a righteous swagger; a Jesus swagger.” He adds, “Jesus swagger is all about your life being infected with the love of Christ.” Jesus Swagger is clearly seekingContinue reading “JESUS SWAGGER – Jarrid Wilson (2015)”
CONTAGIOUS DISCIPLE MAKING – David Watson and Paul Watson (2014)
Contagious Disciple Making by David and Paul Watson is a practical and readable guide to obeying the Great Commission. The book is arranged in two parts, the mindset of a disciple-maker and the practices of a disciple-maker. Part One: The Mindset of a Disciple-Maker The first section describes some of the philosophic presuppositions that aContinue reading “CONTAGIOUS DISCIPLE MAKING – David Watson and Paul Watson (2014)”
FINISHING OUR COURSE WITH JOY: Guidance From God For Engaging With Our Aging – J.I. Packer (2014)
Getting old is something everyone can relate to. But at eighty-eight years of age, J.I. Packer is uniquely qualified to share biblical principles that concern the subject of aging. Most people know that Dr. Packer is a first-rate theologian who has influenced untold thousands of people over the years. Packer shares his God-given gifts andContinue reading “FINISHING OUR COURSE WITH JOY: Guidance From God For Engaging With Our Aging – J.I. Packer (2014)”
52 LITTLE LESSONS FROM LES MISERABLES – Bob Welch (2014)
Sin and salvation. Grace and greed. Mercy and justice. Good and evil. Truth and lies. God and the rejection of God. These are just a few of the themes that emerge in Victor Hugo’s monumental work, Les Misérables. Bob Welch, author of seventeen books has been touched by Hugo’s story and has a passion toContinue reading “52 LITTLE LESSONS FROM LES MISERABLES – Bob Welch (2014)”
Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy With God – Timothy Keller (2014)
Over the past twenty-five years, I have read books on prayer by the Puritans and Reformers, the Quakers and the contemplative writers, the Desert Fathers, and even some living authors who think they have something unique to contribute to the discussion. Timothy Keller’s newest work, Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy With God is quite frankly theContinue reading “Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy With God – Timothy Keller (2014)”
JESUS CONTINUED – J.D. Greear (2014)
Jesus Continued by J.D. Greear is a book about the Holy Spirit. The subtitle is a better description about the big idea in Greear’s book – “Why the Spirit Inside You is Better Than Jesus Beside You.” If nothing else, the subtitle is bound to prompt discussion about the role of the Holy Spirit. Ultimately,Continue reading “JESUS CONTINUED – J.D. Greear (2014)”
GOSPEL-POWERED HUMILITY – William P. Farley (2011)
Gospel-Powered Humility by William Farley is a supercharged powder-keg for radical, God-centered Christian living. There is much to commend in this little treasure. A simple review will not do it justice. Part one overviews the problem which faces every human being. That problem is identified as a soul-numbing sin – the sin of pride. Of course,Continue reading “GOSPEL-POWERED HUMILITY – William P. Farley (2011)”
Veritas et Lux 