Sanctification – Veritas et Lux

Be Killing Sin

My newest book, Be Killing Sin: The Art of War on the Battlefield of Faith is available now! The book guides followers of Christ on a journey that exposes the vicious monster of sin, explains the posture of sin and expounds on a plan to defeat it. The book leans heavily on the Puritans, thoseContinue reading “Be Killing Sin”

The Death of Porn – Ray Ortlund

Pornography has a stranglehold on countless men and women in our culture. There was a day when one needed to seek porn out but with the rise of the internet, pornography stalks the unsuspecting through means of a phone, computer, or television. Sadly, many of these are naively lured into grievous sin and find themselvesContinue reading “The Death of Porn – Ray Ortlund”

Pure in Heart – J. Garrett Kell

J. Garrett Kell, Pure in Heart (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2021), 188 pp. Scripture provides clear marching orders for us on matters that pertain to purity (1 Thess. 4:3-4; 1 Pet. 1:14-16; 2 Tim. 2:22). J. Garrett Kell recognizes the biblical mandate for purity and helps readers develop a game plan in their battle against sinContinue reading “Pure in Heart – J. Garrett Kell”

Deeper: Real Change for Real Sinners – Dane Ortlund

Dane Ortlund, Deeper (Wheaton: Crossway, 2021), 186 pp. Christians have long been on a quest for the “holy grail” of the Christian life. The popular Keswick conferences that emerged in England in 1875 called it the “victorious Christian life.” Charismatics seek a so-called “second blessing.” Tragically, many evangelicals roll up their sleeves and seek supernaturalContinue reading “Deeper: Real Change for Real Sinners – Dane Ortlund”

The Death of Porn – Ray Ortlund

Untangling Emotions – J. Alasdair Groves and Winston T. Smith (2019)

J. Alasdair Groves & Winston T. Smith, Untangling Emotions (Wheaton: Crossway, 2019), 225 pp. Most people have experienced the frustration of trying to untangle the laces on a pair of tennis shoes. Frustration only escalates as the knot tightens which leads to a sense of heightened angst. This normal occurrence vividly depicts how many peopleContinue reading “Untangling Emotions – J. Alasdair Groves and Winston T. Smith (2019)”

12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You – Tony Reinke

Tony Reinke, 12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You, Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2017, 224 pp. $11.51 12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You is the title of Tony Reinke’s latest book. Anyone who owns a smartphone understands the power and productivity of such a device. But along with these gains come several shortcomings that ReinkeContinue reading “12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You – Tony Reinke”

SIGNS OF GODLINESS – Jonathan Edwards (1730)

Jonathan Edwards’ short essay entitled, Signs of Godliness, sets forth a clear thesis that appears at the end of the work: “The grand secret of being real, thorough Christians lies in these two things: in cleaving to Christ as our only portion, so as therein to renounce the world; and in trusting in Christ asContinue reading “SIGNS OF GODLINESS – Jonathan Edwards (1730)”

THE WALK: Steps for New and Renewed Followers of Jesus – Stephen Smallman (2009)

When I coached tennis in college I placed a tremendous amount of stress on fundamentals. My players were filled with chagrin when I told them to leave their racquets at home. The reason: We would devote ourselves to fundamentals of good tennis before we ever stepped onto the court. Understanding the fundamentals are important inContinue reading “THE WALK: Steps for New and Renewed Followers of Jesus – Stephen Smallman (2009)”

INSTRUMENTS IN THE REDEEMER’S HANDS – Paul David Tripp (2002)

Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands by Paul David Tripp is a superb introduction to biblical counseling. However, Tripp’s book should not be confined to a mere counseling resource. Rather, his work is about the simplicity of personal ministry. It is call to live a life that is rooted in the reality of God’s Word. Additionally,Continue reading “INSTRUMENTS IN THE REDEEMER’S HANDS – Paul David Tripp (2002)”