Rid of My Disgrace, a book that explores the sin of sexual abuse has received some bad press. None of it is justified. Justin and Lindsey Holcomb have crafted a fine piece of work that is honest, transparent, and accurately unpacks the baggage that tragically has been laid at the feet of so many peopleContinue reading “RID OF MY DISGRACE: HOPE AND HEALING FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT – Justin and Lindsey Holcomb (2011)”
Category Archives: BOOK REVIEWS
JESUS: THE ONLY WAY TO GOD – John Piper (2010)
For several years, we have been drowning in a sea of relativism. This is certainly no secret to anyone who has strolled the postmodern beach that is littered with tolerance trash and the rubbish of situational ethics. What comes as a shock is that this relativism is slowly creeping into the church. Like an unnoticedContinue reading “JESUS: THE ONLY WAY TO GOD – John Piper (2010)”
MEN OF GOD – Trevor Archer and Tim Thornborough (2011)
Men of God is not for the faint at heart. This excellent resource probes several areas that are of deep significance to Christian men. The book is patterned after a typical Pauline epistle with a section on doctrine that is followed by a section on practical matters. Part One: Men and the Gospel The authorsContinue reading “MEN OF GOD – Trevor Archer and Tim Thornborough (2011)”
FATHER HUNGER – Douglas Wilson (2012)
Douglas Wilson is not known for timidity or soft-peddling the truth. His writing style is bold, pithy, and loaded with biblical admonitions and rebukes. His newest book, Father Hunger is no exception. Father Hunger is not your typical parenting book. Readers looking for popular parenting principles should look elsewhere. The subtitle of Wilson’s work aptlyContinue reading “FATHER HUNGER – Douglas Wilson (2012)”
THE STRATEGY OF SATAN – Warren Wiersbe (1979)
I was recently browsing through the spiritual warfare section in the local Christian bookstore. As usual, I was shocked and horrified with the amount of useless material that is being peddled to the unsuspecting. Warren Wiersbe’s book, The Strategy of Satan cuts through the nonsense and effectively tackles two critical questions concerning spiritual warfare: 1.Continue reading “THE STRATEGY OF SATAN – Warren Wiersbe (1979)”
CALICO JOE – John Grisham (2012)
John Grisham’s newest novel proves that he is not done writing. Calico Joe is a departure from the typical legal thriller that readers have grown to love over the years. This short novel tracks the inner sanctuary of a young boy whose father is a major league pitcher – and a major league loser. ThisContinue reading “CALICO JOE – John Grisham (2012)”
A SHOT OF FAITH TO THE HEAD – Mitch Stokes
A Shot of Faith to the Head by Mitch Stokes is a patient and well thought out response to the atheistic musings so common in our world today. The author sets the parameters at the outset: “The purpose of this book is to take a few of the most important intellectual weapons, tactics, and strategiesContinue reading “A SHOT OF FAITH TO THE HEAD – Mitch Stokes”
REFORMATION: YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW – Carl R. Trueman
A number of months ago, I read Republocrat by Carl R. Trueman. Frankly, the book angered me. I didn’t like anything about it. So I rolled the dice (which is never a good idea for a Calvinist) with this reprinted book by Trueman, Reformation: Yesterday, Today and Tommorrow. I was pleasantly surprised and commend itContinue reading “REFORMATION: YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW – Carl R. Trueman”
THE DONKEY WHO CARRIED A KING – R.C. Sproul (2012)
The Donkey Who Carried a King by R.C. Sproul is a short children’s book loaded with great art and a brief story that helps illustrate some important theological principles. Sproul tells the story of a donkey who carried Jesus (which points to the Triumphal Entry). The donkey, who struggles with his lot in life, sawContinue reading “THE DONKEY WHO CARRIED A KING – R.C. Sproul (2012)”
THE GOSPEL FOCUS OF CHARLES SPURGEON – Steven J. Lawson (2012)
Steven J. Lawson’s latest installment in the Long Line of Godly Men Series is a breathtaking look at the life and legacy of the Prince of Preachers, Charles Haddon Spurgeon. The Gospel Focus of Charles Spurgeon begins by surveying the short but memorable life of one of the most effective preachers of all time. LawsonContinue reading “THE GOSPEL FOCUS OF CHARLES SPURGEON – Steven J. Lawson (2012)”
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