Bob Kellemen, Counseling Under the Cross: How Martin Luther Applied the Gospel to Daily Life Greensboro: New Growth Press, 2017, pp. 246. One man blazed a trail in the sixteenth century that laid the groundwork for countless numbers of Christians. Martin Luther was the primary agent who God used in a mighty way as heContinue reading “Counseling Under the Cross: How Martin Luther Applied the Gospel to Daily Life”
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Living for God: A Short Introduction to the Christian Faith – Mark Jones (2020)
Mark Jones, Living for God: A Short Introduction to the Christian Faith (Wheaton: Crossway, 2020), 262 pp. Introductory books to the Christian faith are a “dime a dozen” these days. My usual response is to pass on such books since many of them are doctrinally weak and shallow. Living for God: A Short Introduction toContinue reading “Living for God: A Short Introduction to the Christian Faith – Mark Jones (2020)”
The Aging Brain – Timothy Jennings
Timothy R. Jennings, The Aging Brain: Proven Steps to Prevent Dementia and Sharpen Your Mind (Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2018), 283 pp. The Aging Brain by Timothy R. Jennings, MD addresses the growing problem of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. At the heart of this book is the idea that these pathological states may in someContinue reading “The Aging Brain – Timothy Jennings”
The Great Cholesterol Myth – Jonny Bowden and Stephen Sinatra (2012)
ME:“Doc, I cycle 100 miles a week, burn at least 10,000 calories a week, take fish oil, and I’m eating better. I even take advantage of “nature’s broom” by eating oatmeal almost every day. However, my cholesterol just won’t drop. DOCTOR: “Because of family history and genetics, you simply won’t be able to lower yourContinue reading “The Great Cholesterol Myth – Jonny Bowden and Stephen Sinatra (2012)”
With Jesus: Finding Your Place in the Story of Christ – Brian G. Hedges (2017)
Brian Hedges, With Jesus: Finding Your Place in the Story of Christ. Wapwallopen: Shepherd Press, 2017, 185 pp. With Jesus, by Brian G. Hedges is a book that invites readers on a journey of a lifetime. The gospel is weaved into the fabric of this story and helps readers understand the role that Christ placesContinue reading “With Jesus: Finding Your Place in the Story of Christ – Brian G. Hedges (2017)”
On the Road With St. Augustine – James K.A. Smith (2019)
James K.A. Smith, On the Road With Saint Augustine: A Real-World Spirituality for Restless Hearts (Grand Rapids: Brazos Press, 2019), 240 pp. The postmodern prophet and rock star, Bono Vox laments, “I have run, I have crawled, I have scaled these city walls, these city walls, only to be with you. But I still haven’tContinue reading “On the Road With St. Augustine – James K.A. Smith (2019)”
The Nature and End of Excommunication – Jonathan Edwards
The Nature and End of Excommunication is a timely and practical sermon. For many churches in our generation simply refuse to exercise church discipline on the unrepentant. This act of passivity is not only cause for grave concern; it is a violation of Scripture. Edwards utilizes 1 Cor. 5:11 as his text: “But now I amContinue reading “The Nature and End of Excommunication – Jonathan Edwards”
The Leadership Challenge – James Kouzes and Barry Posner (2007 Revised)
The Leadership Challenge by James Kouzes and Barry Posner assists people in furthering their abilities to lead others in order to get extraordinary things done. Every person has the capacity to develop the necessary skills and character qualities to reach a level of measurable leadership effectiveness. Leadership is defined at the outset as “the artContinue reading “The Leadership Challenge – James Kouzes and Barry Posner (2007 Revised)”
When Pain is Real and God Seems Silent – Ligon Duncan (2020)
Ligonier Duncan, When Pain is Real and God Seems Silent (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2020), 55 pp. For years, Ligon Duncan has been delivering faithful messages that glorify the Lord. Such is the case in his latest book, When Pain is Real and God Seems Silent. Crossway Books has skillfully condensed two recent sermons by Dr.Continue reading “When Pain is Real and God Seems Silent – Ligon Duncan (2020)”
Logic: A God-Centered Approach to the Foundation of Western Thought – Vern Poythress (2013)
Logic is one of the last things one would expect to hear about in a church. I have found that some Christians even have an aversion to logic – a statement which interestingly enough is not very logical! We should be thankful to men like Very Poythress who share their gifts with the church asContinue reading “Logic: A God-Centered Approach to the Foundation of Western Thought – Vern Poythress (2013)”
Veritas et Lux 