My introduction to Alex Kershaw took place several years ago as I poured over his excellent book, The Longest Winter. Kershaw is back again with another historical gem, Avenue of Spies. The book chronicles the life and legacy of Sumner Jackson and his wife, Toquette. These brave people joined the French in their pushback againstContinue reading “AVENUE OF SPIES – Alex Kershaw (2015)”
Category Archives: BOOK REVIEWS
THE REASON FOR MY HOPE – Billy Graham (2013)
One thing that marked my childhood was hearing Billy Graham preach several times. I saw him preach at the Kingdome in Seattle in 1976 to a capacity crowd, the largest crowd in the history of the infamous dome. I saw him preach in Spokane as a teenager and saw him in his last Crusade inContinue reading “THE REASON FOR MY HOPE – Billy Graham (2013)”
GAINING BY LOSING – J.D. Greear (2015)
What is the criteria for a successful church that is growing and impacting its community for the sake of the gospel? While many churches point to attendance numbers or the size of one’s campus, J.D. Greear argues in a completely different direction. Greear says this: “Jesus’ measure of the church is not seating capacity, butContinue reading “GAINING BY LOSING – J.D. Greear (2015)”
THE PASTOR AS PUBLIC THEOLOGIAN – Kevin VanHoozer and Owen Strachan (2015)
After serving in pastoral ministry for nearly twenty-five years, I can testify that the most discouraging moments occurred when the people of God failed to look favorably on theology. R.C. Sproul rightly laments, “We live in the most anti-intellectual period in all of church history.” Frankly, many pastors have the battle scars to prove it.Continue reading “THE PASTOR AS PUBLIC THEOLOGIAN – Kevin VanHoozer and Owen Strachan (2015)”
Divine Sovereignty
The Colson Way – Owen Strachan (2015)
Gospel-spreading, Jesus-loving, and worldview-shaping. These short phrases describe a special man. This man was bold, unafraid, and merciful. He was filled with compassion for people and longed to see social justice in America and around the globe. These are only a few brief descriptions of the former hatchet-man. This man served under President RichardContinue reading “The Colson Way – Owen Strachan (2015)”
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)”
NEHEMIAH: An Expositional Commentary (James Boice)
James Boice was God’s special gift to the church. When he died, Boice left an enormous hole that no other person will ever fill. He demonstrates his giftedeness in his commentary on Nehemiah. The author presents a series of “dynamics” that are packed into the book of Nehemiah. Principles of leadership, delegation, and management are explored.Continue reading “NEHEMIAH: An Expositional Commentary (James Boice)”
The Most High A Prayer Hearing God – Jonathan Edwards (1735)
Psalm 65:2 is Edwards text in the winter of 1735, January 8. O you who hears prayer, to you shall all flesh come. Doctrine – It is the character of the Most High, that he is a God who answers prayer. Four headings drive the sermon. 1. The Most High is a God that Hears Prayer ThoughContinue reading “The Most High A Prayer Hearing God – Jonathan Edwards (1735)”
THE NAVY SEAL ART OF WAR – Rob Roy (2015)
Former Navy SEAL, Rob Roy was inspired by Sun Tzu’s, The Art of War. The result is a book of his own: The Navy Seal Art of War. The book is filled with over fifty chapters of leadership inspiration. Rob Roy shares a wealth of leadership tips from his years in the military in The Navy Seal Art ofContinue reading “THE NAVY SEAL ART OF WAR – Rob Roy (2015)”
Veritas et Lux 