May 31, 2018, is the thirtieth anniversary of President Reagan’s speech at Moscow State University. On that day, our 40th president stood before a packed house of enthusiastic students who listened to a message of freedom and hope. Lurking behind Reagan was a mural of the Russian revolution and the bust of Vladimir Lenin. WhenContinue reading “Three Days in Moscow: Ronald Reagan and the Fall of the Soviet Empire”
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The Long Road Home – Sarah Walton
Sarah Walton, The Long Road Home (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2024) Jesus loved children. He loved telling stories. And he especially enjoyed teaching his disciples parables. I’m convinced the master storyteller also loves children’s books. This thought occurred to me for the first time while reading Sarah Walton’s new book, The Long Road Home. The LongContinue reading “The Long Road Home – Sarah Walton”
The Eclipse of God – Erwin Lutzer
Erwin W. Lutzer, The Eclipse of God (Eugene: Harvest House, 2024), 291 pp. Fyodor Dostoevsky said, “If God did not exist, everything would be permitted.” The Russian novelist words ring true in a haunting way as American culture has all but eliminated God from public discourse. Erwin Luther’s book, The Eclipse of God picks upContinue reading “The Eclipse of God – Erwin Lutzer”
Beholding the Triune God: The Inseparable Work of Father, Son, and Spirit – Matthew Y. Emerson and Brandon D. Smith
Matthew Y. Emerson and Brandon D. Smith, Beholding the Triune God: The Inseparable Work of Father, Son, and Spirit (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2024), 142 pp. One of the most important subjects for Christians to consider is the doctrine of the holy Trinity. St. Augustine wrote, “And I would make this pious and safe agreement …Continue reading “Beholding the Triune God: The Inseparable Work of Father, Son, and Spirit – Matthew Y. Emerson and Brandon D. Smith”
The Unhurried Pastor – Brian Croft and Ronnie Martin
Brian Croft and Ronnie Martin, The Unhurried Pastor (The Good Book Company, 2024), 173 pp. Pastoral ministry moves at a breakneck pace. Tragically, many pastors begin their ministries in crisis mode and never turn back. The results are usually devastating. Some pastors leave the ministry, discouraged. Others succumb to sin and leave the ministry defeated.Continue reading “The Unhurried Pastor – Brian Croft and Ronnie Martin”
Tracing God’s Story: An Introduction to Biblical Theology – Jon Nielson
Jon Nielson, Tracing God’s Story: An Introduction to Biblical Theology (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2024), 359 pp. Tracing God’s Story by Jon Nielson is a helpful introduction to biblical theology that reaches across a diversity of interest levels and educational backgrounds. The book is basic enough for newcomers to biblical theology but contains enough detail toContinue reading “Tracing God’s Story: An Introduction to Biblical Theology – Jon Nielson”
On the Christian Life: A New Translation – John Calvin
John Calvin, On the Christian Life: A New Translation (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2024), 73 pp. John Calvin was a man with holy pursuits. He was a man with a Godward gaze. His pilgrimage began in Noyon, France on July 10, 1509. His mother died when he was only five years of age. In 1521, CalvinContinue reading “On the Christian Life: A New Translation – John Calvin”
Grace Defined and Defended – Kevin DeYoung
Kevin DeYoung, Grace Defined and Defended (Wheaton: Crossway, 2019), 130 pp. Whenever Kevin DeYoung pens a book, I devour it – quickly. DeYoung writes with biblical precision. He writes with clarity. And his writing exalts the Lord Jesus Christ. His latest book, Grace Defined & Defended is no exception. This short book is a summaryContinue reading “Grace Defined and Defended – Kevin DeYoung”
What Does Depression Mean for My Faith? – Kathryn Butler
Kathryn Butler, What Does Depression Mean for my Faith? (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2024), 61 pp. Depression is an ongoing challenge for many people. The solutions range far and wide. Dr. Kathryn Butler cuts through the fog of confusion and uncertainty and offers real hope in her book, What Does Depression Mean for my Faith? TheContinue reading “What Does Depression Mean for My Faith? – Kathryn Butler”
Shepherds For Sale – Megan Basham
Megan Basham, Shepherds For Sale (New York: HarperCollins Publishers, 2024), 319 pp. Jude warned the first-century church to “contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 3). To contend involves a fight with adversaries. It requires passion and zeal for the truth. Jude was not a conspiracy theorist. NorContinue reading “Shepherds For Sale – Megan Basham”
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