Category Archives: BOOK REVIEWS

52 LITTLE LESSONS FROM LES MISERABLES – Bob Welch (2014)

Sin and salvation.  Grace and greed.  Mercy and justice.  Good and evil.  Truth and lies.  God and the rejection of God.  These are just a few of the themes that emerge in Victor Hugo’s monumental work, Les Misérables. Bob Welch, author of seventeen books has been touched by Hugo’s story and has a passion toContinue reading “52 LITTLE LESSONS FROM LES MISERABLES – Bob Welch (2014)”

SPURGEON’S CALVINISM

The seventeenth century theologians at Dort responded swiftly and decisively to the rising tide of Arminianism.  The official response came as a result of the Synod of Dort which convened in 1618-1619, over one hundred years after John Calvin’s birth in 1509.  Their response is summarized in the famous TULIP acrostic: T – Total depravityContinue reading “SPURGEON’S CALVINISM”

MASTERING GOLF’S MENTAL GAME – Michael T. Lardon (2014)

Reading an instructional book on the game of golf is a study in contrasts.  I would rather watch paint dry than reading some of these books.  On the other hand, some of these instructional books are quite inspirational and helpful.  Dr. Michael T. Lardon’s book, Mastering Golf’s Mental Game is of the later sort. TheContinue reading “MASTERING GOLF’S MENTAL GAME – Michael T. Lardon (2014)”

FEARLESS FAITH: JOHN KNOX – Steven J. Lawson (2014)

2014 marks the 500th anniversary of the birth of John Knox, the Protestant Reformer who risked life and limb for the sake of the gospel in Scotland and much of western Europe.  Steven Lawson retells the story in his newest work, John Knox Fearless Faith. The author guides readers though the fascinating account of Knox’s lifeContinue reading “FEARLESS FAITH: JOHN KNOX – Steven J. Lawson (2014)”

Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy With God – Timothy Keller (2014)

Over the past twenty-five years, I have read books on prayer by the Puritans and Reformers, the Quakers and the contemplative writers, the Desert Fathers, and even some living authors who think they have something unique to contribute to the discussion. Timothy Keller’s newest work, Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy With God is quite frankly theContinue reading “Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy With God – Timothy Keller (2014)”

TAKE COMMAND – Jake Wood (2014)

“The key to relentless execution, quite simply, is the consistent and conscious choice of success over failure.  It is living your personal life and leading your professional life in a way that acknowledges that when the stakes are high, the only thing that moves the needle from failure to success is the right attitude.”  JakeContinue reading “TAKE COMMAND – Jake Wood (2014)”

LIBERTY AND TYRANNY: A Conservative Manifesto – Mark Levin (2009)

Mark Levin’s book, Liberty and Tyranny made quite a splash when it was originally published in 2009.  Even though the book is a bit dated now, I think it’s relevance is even greater now that President Obama’s failed policies have taken root.  The rotten fruit of liberalism litters the American landscape – conservatives are facedContinue reading “LIBERTY AND TYRANNY: A Conservative Manifesto – Mark Levin (2009)”

JESUS CONTINUED – J.D. Greear (2014)

Jesus Continued by J.D. Greear is a book about the Holy Spirit.  The subtitle is a better description about the big idea in Greear’s book – “Why the Spirit Inside You is Better Than Jesus Beside You.”  If nothing else, the subtitle is bound to prompt discussion about the role of the Holy Spirit.  Ultimately,Continue reading “JESUS CONTINUED – J.D. Greear (2014)”

ROSE GUIDE TO END-TIMES PROPHECY – Timothy Paul Jones (2011)

Rose-Guide to End-Times Prophecy by Timothy Paul Jones is a terrific overview of eschatology designed for beginning Bible students.  The author provides a fairly comprehensive look at the four major eschatological views – Amillennialism, Postmillennialism, Dispensational Premillennialism, and Historical Premillennialism.  Each position is spelled out in a fair manner – an unusual approach.