We recommend these books to our church family. Christians are called to love God with their minds (Matt 22:37-40). Loving God with our minds means striving to hide the meaning and understanding of God’s Word in the depths of our…
Quotes: How Does Sanctification Work? by Powlison
I highly recommend David Powlison’s How Does Sanctification Work?, especially to pastors and counselors. How does sanctification work? is one of the more profound books I have read in recent years. In a short amount of space, Powlison provides a nuanced…
A Gift Idea for a Leader in Your Life
Give this Proverbs journal (Pass It On: A Proverbs Journal for the Next Generation) as a gift and ask for it back when the recipient is through. You will both be blessed: eternally. The book of Proverbs is a gift…
J.I. Packer: An Outline of the Gospel Message
If you have questions about the relationship between God’s sovereignty and our sharing of the gospel, I highly recommend J.I.Packer’s classic, Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God. Below I have outlined J.I. Packer’s summary of the gospel message. Keep in…
Skeel’s True Paradox: How Christianity Makes Sense of Our World
One of my summer sabbatical goals is to read widely. Below is a book I would recommend for those looking for Christian beach reading. It is written at a level that is easily followed and offers a fresh look at…
Plugging Into God’s Power
In Habits of Grace: Enjoying Jesus through the Spiritual Disciplines David Mathis helps Christians understand how they can grow by God’s grace rather than wearing out in their own strength. The key to growing as a Christians is to understand how…
Why Read Great Literature?
Read this article by Philip Yancey and your motivation for reading great literature — especially Dostoyevsky — will grow. Many are aware that there is a collection of “great books” and that our minds and hearts benefit from reading them.…
An Excellent New Resource for Young Families
If you have grade school age children – – or if you buy presents for them — The Radical Book for Kids: Exploring the Roots and Shoots of Faith order this book and check one item off your list. It…
Recommended: Habits of Grace by David Mathis
This morning, as we conclude our time in 2 Peter by considering Peter’s admonition to grow in grace, I am recommending to our flock that they consider reading the book, Habits of Grace: Enjoying Jesus through the Spiritual Disciplines. I…
Early Book Gift Ideas
Hopefully, you are buying a present for at least one reader this Christmas. Here are a few ideas to consider. Happiness by Randy Alcorn just came out. Odds are good that your book lover friend doesn’t already own this. I…