Several years ago, I learned about Donald Rumsfeld’s habit of working most of the day at a standing desk. I was immediately intrigued by his work ethic, passion to make a difference in the lives of people, and his love for his country. Since then, I’ve seen several interviews with the former Secretary of Defense.Continue reading “RUMSFELD’S RULES: Leadership Lessons in Business, Politics, War, and Life (2013)”
Category Archives: BOOK REVIEWS
LET NOT YOUR HEART BE TROUBLED – Martyn Lloyd-Jones (2009)
I have developed a habit over the years. Often times, when I get discouraged I turn to the writing of Martyn Lloyd-Jones. Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled is a collection of sermons penned and preached before the doctor went to be with the Lord in 1984. Each sermon is packed with Christ-centered wisdom and encouragementContinue reading “LET NOT YOUR HEART BE TROUBLED – Martyn Lloyd-Jones (2009)”
THE STORYTELLING GOD: Seeing the Glory of Jesus in His Parables (2014)
I want to begin this review a bit differently. I would like to thank Jared Wilson for his writing ministry. Wilson is a young man committed to biblical authority, a Reformed framework, and has consistently demonstrated faithfulness to a robust God-centered approach to the Christian life. His writing ministry has been of deep encouragement toContinue reading “THE STORYTELLING GOD: Seeing the Glory of Jesus in His Parables (2014)”
THE EVANGELISTIC ZEAL OF GEORGE WHITEFIELD – Steven Lawson (2014)
It is impossible to determine the impact that Reformation Trust’s, A Long Line of Godly Men Series will have. have personally been enriched, challenged, and inspired by this excellent series that has surveyed the likes of Jonathan Edwards, John Calvin, Martin Luther, C.H. Spurgeon, and John Knox. The latest installment, The Evangelistic Zeal of George WhitefieldContinue reading “THE EVANGELISTIC ZEAL OF GEORGE WHITEFIELD – Steven Lawson (2014)”
THE DUDE’S GUIDE TO MANHOOD – Darrin Patrick (2014)
The Dude’s Guide to Manhood by Darrin Patrick is a primer on masculinity. It is a very basic look at the essential ingredients of manhood. Patrick focuses on a handful of themes that any man can read, digest, and apply in one’s daily life. Themes include but are not limited to determination, discipline, career, contentedness, devotion,Continue reading “THE DUDE’S GUIDE TO MANHOOD – Darrin Patrick (2014)”
GOD IN THE WHIRLWIND – David Wells (2014)
Jeremiah warned the people of God. He did not shirk his responsibility. And he never winked at sin. Jeremiah spoke the truth with clarity and passion. We are in desperate needs of prophetic voices in our day. We need men like Jeremiah who are unafraid of compromisers and capitulators. We need men like Jeremiah whoContinue reading “GOD IN THE WHIRLWIND – David Wells (2014)”
SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP – J. Oswald Sanders (1967)
My Dad has given me some very important books over the years. I remember the first mind-rattling book that Dad gave me when I was about 17 years of age – Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis. Other books have made a significant impact as well. Leaders: Strategies for Taking Charge by Warren Bennis was aContinue reading “SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP – J. Oswald Sanders (1967)”
LONE SURVIVOR – Marcus Luttrell (2007)
Honor, courage, and patriotism. Duty, determination, desire. Love for country and love for family. A willingness to exchange one’s life for his country. Brotherhood, accountability, and steel-hearted resolve. These characteristics describe Marcus Luttrell, the Navy Seal who survived a firefight with Taliban foot soldiers in the mountains of Afghanistan. Lone Survivor is a book for everyContinue reading “LONE SURVIVOR – Marcus Luttrell (2007)”
A SHEPHERD LOOKS AT PSALM 23 – Phillip Keller (1970)
It is generally good advice to get help from an expert. Phillip Keller provides expert advice in his book, A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23. Keller owned sheep for a number of years and is uniquely qualified to address issues that pertain to the issues that arise in Psalm 23. Keller’s work is a basicContinue reading “A SHEPHERD LOOKS AT PSALM 23 – Phillip Keller (1970)”
BARACK OBAMA’S RULES FOR REVOLUTION – David Horowitz (2009)
It is a well known that President Obama is an admirer of the late Saul Alinsky. Better put, he is an advocate of Alinksy’s political ideology. Just before Obama was elected as President, he uttered these words that should be permanently etched onto every American mind: “We are five days away from fundamentally transforming theContinue reading “BARACK OBAMA’S RULES FOR REVOLUTION – David Horowitz (2009)”
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