Leon Leyson recounts his personal nightmare in The Boy On The Wooden Box. Leyson is a holocaust survivor and was among the Schindlerjuden, the Schindler Jews. This fascinating story takes readers on a mind-chilling journey that leads Leyson through many brushes with death, only to be saved by Oskar Schindler, the German who was celebrated in StevenContinue reading “THE BOY ON THE WOODEN BOX – Leon Leyson (2013)”
Category Archives: BOOK REVIEWS
LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAD – Aubrey Malphurs (2013)
I was greatly influenced and encouraged during my Seminary days by Dr. Aubrey Malphurs. So when I learned about his newest book, Look Before You Lead I jumped at the chance to read it. I wasn’t disappointed! The subtitle of Malphur’s book is an accurate description of the tone and tenor of this leadership treasure: How toContinue reading “LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAD – Aubrey Malphurs (2013)”
LOVE DOES – Bob Goff (2012)
Sometimes theologians need to read books to motivate and inspire. Sometimes they just need to read something to make them laugh. I read a lot of pretty head stuff. For instance, I just finished a 700 page book by Tom Schreiner called, The King in His Beauty. To compare Schreiner’s book with Love Does by BobContinue reading “LOVE DOES – Bob Goff (2012)”
A REFORMED APPROACH TO SCIENCE AND SCRIPTURE – Keith Matthison (2013)
The battle over the age of the universe has been brewing and has reached a fevered pitch in some denominations and evangelical educational institutions. Keith Matthison’s short book, A Reformed Approach to Science and Scripture is an attempt to speak into the debate with clear biblical insight and a measure of humility. First, the foreword is writtenContinue reading “A REFORMED APPROACH TO SCIENCE AND SCRIPTURE – Keith Matthison (2013)”
MY FAVORITE READS OF 2013
2013 proved to be a great year for books. My top ten are listed below. 1. DEATH BY LIVING – N.D. Wilson My number one pick for 2013 would be easy to pass by. But passing over Wilson’s work would be a big mistake. This little gem is filled with biblical insight that is destinedContinue reading “MY FAVORITE READS OF 2013”
THE POETIC WONDER OF ISAAC WATTS – Douglas Bond (2013)
Steven J. Lawson serves as the general editor of A Long Line Of Godly Men Profiles, published by Reformation Trust. Douglas Bond adds to this excellent series with a biographical sketch of Isaac Watts. The men set forth this series may disagree on secondary theological matters but “stood shoulder to shoulder” writes Lawson, “in championing these fiveContinue reading “THE POETIC WONDER OF ISAAC WATTS – Douglas Bond (2013)”
BLOODGOOD – Dangerously Close (2013)
Almost 30 years ago, I saw Bloodgood open for Stryper at the Paramount Theater in Seattle. Even though I was fired up to see Stryper for the first time, I’ll never forget being blown away by Bloodgood. They brought an energy to the stage that I’d never witnessed before. But more important than energy was theContinue reading “BLOODGOOD – Dangerously Close (2013)”
STRANGE FIRE – John MacArthur (2013)
Nadab and Abihu, the Old Testament miscreants who offered unacceptable worship to the Lord paid the ultimate price for their diabolical deed – death. The “strange fire” they offered led to their untimely deaths: “The crux of their sin,” writes John MacArthur, “was approaching God in a careless, self-willed, inappropriate manner, without the reverence HeContinue reading “STRANGE FIRE – John MacArthur (2013)”
MISTAKES LEADERS MAKE – Dave Kraft (2012)
Every leader makes mistakes. Dave Kraft makes this painfully clear in his excellent book, Mistakes Leaders Make. MLM is a part of the growing list of Re:Lit books, a superb lineup of Crossway titles that provide encouragement for emerging leaders in pastoral ministry. Kraft brings over 40 years of leadership experience as he presents ten leadershipContinue reading “MISTAKES LEADERS MAKE – Dave Kraft (2012)”
THE WARNINGS OF SCRIPTURE ARE IN THE BEST MANNER ADAPTED TO THE AWAKENING AND CONVERSION OF SINNERS – Jonathan Edwards
Jonathan Edwards has a way of warning sinners like no one else in the halls of church history. His warnings are distinct from the watered-down invitations that emerge from many American pulpits. The preacher from Northampton is burdened in this sermon to warn sinners and root that warning in sacred Scripture. He sets forth hisContinue reading “THE WARNINGS OF SCRIPTURE ARE IN THE BEST MANNER ADAPTED TO THE AWAKENING AND CONVERSION OF SINNERS – Jonathan Edwards”
Veritas et Lux 