Tim Keller has a special gift for digging below the surface. He applies his unique gift in the pulpit and in many of his books. In Counterfeit Gods, Dr. Keller tackles the thorny subject of idolatry. John Calvin put his finger on this pernicious sin in the 16th century when he said, “Every person is anContinue reading “Counterfeit Gods – Timothy Keller (2009)”
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JESUS SWAGGER – Jarrid Wilson (2015)
Jesus Swagger: Break Free From Poser Christianity by Jarrid Wilson seeks to challenge Christ-followers to live authentic, Christian lives. The author calls readers to be different; to “walk tall with a righteous swagger; a Jesus swagger.” He adds, “Jesus swagger is all about your life being infected with the love of Christ.” Jesus Swagger is clearly seekingContinue reading “JESUS SWAGGER – Jarrid Wilson (2015)”
HIDDEN IN THE GOSPEL – William Farley (2014)
It’s short and sweet. It is an easy read. It is also one of the best books you will read this year. William Farley’s Hidden in the Gospel: Truths You Forget to Tell Yourself Every Day is a treasure trove filled with timeless principles that will enrich your Christian life. Farley builds upon the dictum popularizedContinue reading “HIDDEN IN THE GOSPEL – William Farley (2014)”
Did God Kill Jesus? – Tony Jones (2015)
It takes 234 pages for Tony Jones to answer the central question in his new book, Did God Kill Jesus? The author is a self-described “theological provocateur,” so the question posed in his book should not surprise anyone. The answer that emerges on page 234 is crystal clear: “No, God did not kill Jesus,” says Dr.Continue reading “Did God Kill Jesus? – Tony Jones (2015)”
LUTHER AND THE CHRISTIAN LIFE – Carl R. Trueman (2015)
Martin Luther was one of the bright shining stars of the 16th centuries who God used to restore reason to the church and recover the gospel of Jesus Christ. Carl R. Trueman unpacks the Protestant Reformer in his latest work, Luther on the Christian Life. The book is a balanced blend of biography, Reformation history, andContinue reading “LUTHER AND THE CHRISTIAN LIFE – Carl R. Trueman (2015)”
RISK IS RIGHT – John Piper (2012)
The very notion of risk is a foreign subject to most Americans. Yet, an important aspect of the Christian life can be summed up in one word: risk. John Piper argues that risk is essential. The title of the book is Risk is Right: Better to Lose Your Life Than to Waste It. Readers familiar withContinue reading “RISK IS RIGHT – John Piper (2012)”
MEN’S INHUMANITY TO GOD – Jonathan Edwards (1750)
Jonathan Edwards never minced words. In his sermon, Men’s Inhumanity to God he reminds sinners that their general bent is to turn away from God, curse God, and live independent of his authority. Doctrine Men are wont to offer such treatment to God as they will not take one of another. Edwards draws his text fromContinue reading “MEN’S INHUMANITY TO GOD – Jonathan Edwards (1750)”
BELLA’S GIFT – Rick and Karen Santorum (2015)
She had a 10 percent chance of survival at birth. Ninety percent of survivors don’t live to see their first birthday. Yet Isabella Santorum is a fighter. In May of 2015, she will celebrate her 7th birthday! Bella’s Gift is the heart-gripping tale of Rick and Karen Santorum and their daughter, Isabella. This little princessContinue reading “BELLA’S GIFT – Rick and Karen Santorum (2015)”
FALLEN: Out of the Sex Industry and Into the Arms of the Savior – Annie Lobert (2015)
Fallen is her alias. Fallen is also the name of her memoir – a heartbreaking tale of a woman imprisoned in the human trafficking industry, sinful excess, and substance abuse. When I learned that Annie Lobert had written a book that described her descent into human trafficking and her radical conversion through the Lord JesusContinue reading “FALLEN: Out of the Sex Industry and Into the Arms of the Savior – Annie Lobert (2015)”
THE MATHENY MANIFESTO – Mike Matheny (2015)
“Whatever happened to the love of the game?” Mike Matheny wants answers in his book, The Matheny Manifesto. Less than ten pages into the book, I noticed my eyes began to well with tears. Indeed, the love of the game has been displaced for ego, selfishness, and parents who live vicariously through their kids. Back toContinue reading “THE MATHENY MANIFESTO – Mike Matheny (2015)”
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