John Piper, Battling Unbelief: Defeating Sin with Superior Pleasure (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2026), 151 pp. In 1995, I read John Piper’s epic work, Future Grace. I was a young pastor, wrestling with theology and the implications of the gospel on the Christian life. That book was life-changing as it shone the spotlight on God’s invincible grace and theContinue reading “Battling Unbelief”
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Be Killing Sin
Endorsements “Be Killing Sin is a heart-penetrating read and profitable for both new and seasoned believers who sincerely desire to be exhorted regarding the danger of personal sin and educated in the biblical means of defeating sin in their lives. I highly recommend Dr. Steele’s uncompromising and practical book on this much-needed topic!” STEVE BALVANZ,Continue reading “Be Killing Sin”
Make the Most of Your Productivity – Ava Avila
Ana Ávila, Make the Most of Your Productivity (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2024), 156 pp. I’m a sucker for books that address personal productivity. So when the chance came to review Make the Most of Your Productivity by Ana Ávila, I jumped at the opportunity. Mrs. Ávila is a senior writer for Coalición for el Evangelio. The author brings someContinue reading “Make the Most of Your Productivity – Ava Avila”
What Conservatives Believe: Rediscovering the Conservative Conscience – Mike Pence
In 1960, Barry Goldwater wrote The Conscience of a Conservative. Much has changed since that time, but conservative principles remain etched on the hearts and minds of many Americans. What Conservatives Believe: Rediscovering the Conservative Conscience, by former Vice President Mike Pence, picks up where Goldwater left off. His aim in writing the book isContinue reading “What Conservatives Believe: Rediscovering the Conservative Conscience – Mike Pence”
Offensive Christianity: Restoring the Strength of Men in a Feminized Age – J. Chase Davis
Many Christian men have grown weak and effeminate. They have abdicated their God-given responsibilities to women and surrendered their calling to lead in the church, the home, and the marketplace. J. Chase Davis offers a timely response in his book, Offensive Christianity: Restoring the Strength of Men in a Feminized Age. The author argues, “Without Christianity—anContinue reading “Offensive Christianity: Restoring the Strength of Men in a Feminized Age – J. Chase Davis”
2026 MEN’S CONFERENCE
Understanding Judaism: A Primer for Curious Christians -J. Carl Laney
Understanding Judaism: A Primer for Curious Christians by J. Carl Laney alerts and educates readers on a topic that many Christians have neglected for far too long. Thought-provoking and accessible, this book serves as an excellent entry-level introduction for anyone seeking to understand Judaism better. Dr. Laney writes with grace and humility as he surveys theContinue reading “Understanding Judaism: A Primer for Curious Christians -J. Carl Laney”
Eat, Drink, and be Merry – Ray Ortlund
Some books educate; others inspire. Ray Ortlund’s book, Eat, Drink, and Be Merry, does both. Drawing from decades of pastoral wisdom, Dr. Ortlund leads readers down the joy-filled path of Ecclesiastes. His hope is that each traveler will discover that life is both short and good—not either/or. Life is but a radar blip on theContinue reading “Eat, Drink, and be Merry – Ray Ortlund”
Holy Excavation: Unearthing Seven Treasures in the Heidelberg Catechism
The Kindle version of my new book, Holy Excavation: Unearthing Seven Treasures in the Heidelberg Catechism, is now available for only $9.95! Frederick III secured the services of a twenty-eight-year-old theology professor from Heidelberg University named Zacharias Ursinus and a twenty-six-year-old preacher named Casper Olevianus to pen a catechism that would help disciple young people.Continue reading “Holy Excavation: Unearthing Seven Treasures in the Heidelberg Catechism”
Bold Reformers Refuse to Compromise the Truth
My grandfather, the late Rev. V.W. Steele, used to say, “Never compromise the truth.” “Never sell your soul for a mess of pottage,” Grandpa would surmise, with fire in his eyes. He understood the deadly influence of compromise, which plagued the church in his generation. He saw the crippling impact of liberalism, which waged warContinue reading “Bold Reformers Refuse to Compromise the Truth”