Some people run marathons, others climb mountains. Some men dream dreams. Others live their dreams. Mark Beaumont cycled around the world. In doing so, he lived his dream. Anyone who circumnavigates the world by bicycle in 194 days 17 hours (a total of 18,296) has a story to tell. And Beumont tells his story well.Continue reading “THE MAN WHO CYCLED THE WORLD – Mark Beumont (2009)”
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CHURCH MEMBERSHIP – Jonathan Leeman (2012)
Jonathan Leeman’s newest installment, Church Membership is his latest contribution to the 9Marks Healthy Church Series. The author sets out to help readers understand what church membership is – since many appear to be confused or reject the very notion. Leeman begins by arguing that the church is the highest kingdom authority on earth: “TheContinue reading “CHURCH MEMBERSHIP – Jonathan Leeman (2012)”
SAVING EUTYCHUS – Gary Millar and Phil Campbell (2013)
I have a confession to make: I love books about preaching. There’s something exhilarating about reading about God’ spoken word. Indeed, every preacher is called to “preach the gospel … not with words of eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power” (1 Cor. 1:17). Saving Eutychus: How To Preach God’sContinue reading “SAVING EUTYCHUS – Gary Millar and Phil Campbell (2013)”
C.H. SPURGEON ON SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP – Steve Miller (2003)
C.H. Spurgeon On Spiritual Leadership by Steve Miller encourages readers, especially pastors, to emulate the life of the prince of preachers – Charles Haddon Spurgeon. Spurgeon was not only known for his breathtaking preaching; he is also celebrated for his spiritual leadership. The author has selected some key areas of leadership that mark the life ofContinue reading “C.H. SPURGEON ON SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP – Steve Miller (2003)”
PREACH [Theology Meets Practice] – Mark Dever and Greg Gilbert (2012)
Mark Dever and Greg Gilbert love the church of Jesus Christ. Whenever one of their books is released, it becomes immediately clear that a love for Christ’s church and the gospel are at the very core of each man. For example, I give a copy of Greg Gilbert’s excellent work, What is the Gospel? to eachContinue reading “PREACH [Theology Meets Practice] – Mark Dever and Greg Gilbert (2012)”
JOHN NEWTON: ANGRY SAILOR – Kay Marshall Strom (2012)
Angry Sailor tells the tale of the 18th century British slave trader, John Newton. The story sets sail with Newton, an eleven year old boy aboard his father’s ship. The author traces Newton’s life from a simple sailor to a life of debauchery aboard a slave trading ship. It is well-known that Newton lived a lifeContinue reading “JOHN NEWTON: ANGRY SAILOR – Kay Marshall Strom (2012)”
SEVEN MEN AND THE SECRET OF THEIR GREATNESS – Eric Metaxas (2013)
Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Spy by Eric Metaxas stands head and shoulders above most biographies. Indeed, it is one of the best biographies I have ever read. The new work by Metaxas, Seven Men and the Secret of Their Greatness is filled with the rich historical detail that readers have grown accustomed to from the author. MetaxasContinue reading “SEVEN MEN AND THE SECRET OF THEIR GREATNESS – Eric Metaxas (2013)”
YOUNG STALIN – Simon Sebag Monteriore (2007)
The Hebrew Scriptures paint a clear portrait in the book of Proverbs that promise wisdom for the prudent and suffering for the foolish: “Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm” (Proverbs 13:20, ESV). Josef Vissarionovich Djugashvili, the man whom the world recognizes as Joseph Stalin chose theContinue reading “YOUNG STALIN – Simon Sebag Monteriore (2007)”
SIMPLY JESUS – N.T. Wright (2011)
Simply Jesus: A New Vision of Who He Was, What He Did, and Why He Matters, by N.T. Wright surveys the historical background of Jesus and presents our Savior from a variety of angles. There are a few features that make it worthwhile. The Emphasis on the Kingdom of God Wright’s focus on the kingdom ofContinue reading “SIMPLY JESUS – N.T. Wright (2011)”
GALILEO – Mitch Stokes (2011)
“On February 19, 1616, at the behest of the pope, the Holy Office of the Inquisition asked a panel of eleven theologians to judge the following Copernican theses.” The thesis was stated as follows: The sun is the center of the world and hence immovable of local motion. The earth is not the centerContinue reading “GALILEO – Mitch Stokes (2011)”
Veritas et Lux 