Ronald Reagan was a principled man. Unlike most modern-day politicians, President Reagan governed from a set of unchangeable principles that guided his life, not to mention, his nation. Paul Kengor presents these unshakable principles that undergirded President Ronald Reagan. These principles of conservatism include: 1. Freedom 2. Faith 3. Family 4. Sanctity and Dignity ofContinue reading “11 Principles of a Reagan Conservative – Paul Kengor (2014)”
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When Character Was King: A Story of Ronald Reagan – Peggy Noonan (2001)
A number of years ago, I began devouring books about my favorite president. When Character Was King by Peggy Noonan emerges as one of the most thoughtful and inspiring books about the former president. Noonan paints a compelling portrait of President Reagan; a portrait that is an exceedingly human portrayal of a man who fearedContinue reading “When Character Was King: A Story of Ronald Reagan – Peggy Noonan (2001)”
The Rebellion of Ronald Reagan – James Mann (2009)
The day was June 12, 1987. President Ronald Reagan stood in front of the Brandenburg Gate in West Berlin and uttered these crucial and historic words: “General Secretary Gorbachev, if you seek peace, if you seek prosperity for the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, if you seek liberalization: Come here to this gate! Mr. Gorbachev,Continue reading “The Rebellion of Ronald Reagan – James Mann (2009)”
Lloyd-Jones on the Christian Life – Jason Meyer
Jason Meyer, Lloyd-Jones on the Christian Life Wheaton: Cross, 2018, 265 pp. $14.91 Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones could very well be the most influential preacher of the twentieth century. If there is any doubt that the Doctor carries such a weighty influence, Jason Meyer skillfully recants such a notion in his work, Lloyd-Jones on the ChristianContinue reading “Lloyd-Jones on the Christian Life – Jason Meyer”
GOD THE BEST PORTION OF THE CHRISTIAN – Jonathan Edwards (1736)
Two hundred years after Calvin published his first edition of The Institutes, Jonathan Edwards preached a sermon about being content in God. The title of the sermon was God the Best Portion of the Christian. Edwards’s text is Psalm 73:25: Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire besides thee.Continue reading “GOD THE BEST PORTION OF THE CHRISTIAN – Jonathan Edwards (1736)”
True Grace, Distinguished From the Experience of Devils – Jonathan Edwards (1752)
On September 28, 1752, Jonathan Edwards was invited to preach a sermon before the Presbyterian Synod of New York. His son-in-law, Aaron Burr (who had recently married his daughter Esther) was the president of the College of New Jersey and undoubtedly had an influence in the invitation that Edwards received. James 2:19 is the textContinue reading “True Grace, Distinguished From the Experience of Devils – Jonathan Edwards (1752)”
Theophany: A Biblical Theology of God’s Appearing – Vern Poythress
Vern Poythress, Theophany: A Biblical Theology of God’s Appearing Wheaton: Crossway, 2018, 463 pp. $26.79 “A theophany is a manifestation of divine presence accompanied by an extraordinary display mediating that presence.” This is the primary goal of Vern S. Poythress in his recent book, Theophany: A Biblical Theology of God’s Appearing. Theophanies, according to theContinue reading “Theophany: A Biblical Theology of God’s Appearing – Vern Poythress”
True Grace, Distinguished From the Experience of Devils – Jonathan Edwards (1752)
On September 28, 1752, Jonathan Edwards was invited to preach a sermon before the Presbyterian Synod of New York. His son-in-law, Aaron Burr (who had recently married his daughter Esther) was the president of the College of New Jersey and undoubtedly had an influence in the invitation that Edwards received. James 2:19 is the textContinue reading “True Grace, Distinguished From the Experience of Devils – Jonathan Edwards (1752)”
Unshackled: The god of WM. Paul Young
WM. Paul Young, Lies We Believe About God, New York: Atria Books, 2017, 273 pp. $13.48 Lies We Believe About God is the latest book from the author of The Shack, WM. Paul Young. The author originally penned The Shack at the request of his wife as a Christmas gift to his six children. FirstContinue reading “Unshackled: The god of WM. Paul Young”
Unified – Tim Scott & Trey Gowdy
Tim Scott & Trey Gowdy, Unified Carol Stream: Tyndale, 2018, 220 pp. $16.50 We may live in one of the most divided times in American history. The cultural climate is rising without any hope of resolution in sight. Senator Tim Scott and Congressman, Trey Goudy recognize the problems in our land. Yet, they both haveContinue reading “Unified – Tim Scott & Trey Gowdy”
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