Great thinkers throughout the course of history have queried, “Where did it all come from? Who made the cosmos? What made the cosmos? What or who holds it all together? What is the meaning of life? What is the basis of knowledge? Where are we heading? And where do we go when we die? ForContinue reading “Genesis in Space and Time – Francis Schaeffer (1972)”
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MINISTER OF MERCY – Alexander Strauch (1992)
The man who gifted the church with his work, Biblical Eldership delivers an equally impressive volume – Minister of Mercy. The former title dealt with the office of elder; the latter deals with the office of deacon. Part One – Dividing Up the Work: Word and Deed The first section focuses on the necessity ofContinue reading “MINISTER OF MERCY – Alexander Strauch (1992)”
The New Elder’s Handbook – Greg R. Scharf and Arthur Kok
Greg R. Scharf and Arthur Kok, The New Elder’s Handbook (Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2018), 192 pp. The New Elder’s Handbook by Greg Scharf and Arthur Kok provides readers with a field-tested approach to training elders in the local church. The book is arranged in three parts, each of which is summarized below. Vision TheContinue reading “The New Elder’s Handbook – Greg R. Scharf and Arthur Kok”
Susie: The Life and Legacy of Susannah Spurgeon – Ray Rhodes
Ray Rhodes Jr, Susie: The Life and Legacy of Susannah Spurgeon (Chicago: Moody Press, 2018), 294 pp. Behind every great man is a great woman – or so the saying goes. The same could be said about the mighty men of God: “Behind every godly man is a godly woman.” Such is the case ofContinue reading “Susie: The Life and Legacy of Susannah Spurgeon – Ray Rhodes”
My Personal Picks: The Best Books of 2018
2018 was a spectacular year for books. My personal reading interests are varied, which include theology, apologetics, biography, history, philosophy, politics, and spy thrillers. My selections focus on books that made a direct impact on my life, sparked additional research, and enriched my pastoral ministry. # 10 From Death to Life: How Salvation Works –Continue reading “My Personal Picks: The Best Books of 2018”
Suffering: Gospel Hope When Life Doesn’t Make Sense – Paul David Tripp (2018)
Paul David Tripp, Suffering (Wheaton: Crossway, 2018), 210 pp. C.S. wrote, “If I knew a way of escape I would crawl through the sewers to escape the pain.” Whether a person agrees with Lewis’s radical conclusion or not is a matter of personal opinion. However, the problem of suffering is a universal dilemma that everyContinue reading “Suffering: Gospel Hope When Life Doesn’t Make Sense – Paul David Tripp (2018)”
The Rule Of Love – Jonathan Leeman (2018)
Jonathan Leeman, The Rule of Love (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2018), 174 pp. Submission and authority is a hot topic these days. Tragically, however, most people are not flocking to read about it, let alone embrace this important reality. Jonathan Leeman explores this subject in his book, The Rule of Love. The subtitle nicely captures theContinue reading “The Rule Of Love – Jonathan Leeman (2018)”
Reading the Bible Supernaturally – John Piper (2017)
John Piper, Reading the Bible Supernaturally Wheaton: Crossway, 2017, 430 pp. $25.51 The day I completed John Piper’s newest book, Reading the Bible Supernaturally, I was alerted to a shocking and sobering statistic, namely, only forty-five percent of those who regularly attend church read the Bible more than once a week. Such a statistic shouldContinue reading “Reading the Bible Supernaturally – John Piper (2017)”
Death By Living – N.D. Wilson (2013)
Grasshoppers, swings, dirt, traffic jams, puppy dogs, and blue skies. N.D. Wilson appears to be captivated by everyday objects and everyday situations. He appears to be captivated by life. Living life is what his new book is meant to convey – really living life. But living also means dying. So the author wordsmiths his wayContinue reading “Death By Living – N.D. Wilson (2013)”
Always in God’s Hands: Day by Day in the Company of Jonathan Edwards – Owen Strachan (2018)
Owen Strachan, Always in God’s Hands: Day By Day in the Company of Jonathan Edwards (Carol Stream: Tyndale House Publishers, 2018), 415 pp. I don’t usually get too excited about devotional books. They are typically too short and far too shallow. Such books gain a wide readership, which only adds fuel to my frustration. ButContinue reading “Always in God’s Hands: Day by Day in the Company of Jonathan Edwards – Owen Strachan (2018)”
Veritas et Lux 