I set out to read 1 book every week this year, and I am happy to say that I made it to book #52. What’s Best Next is not only the last book of 2017 but maybe my favorite. It definitely has such a rich combination of doctrinal vibrancy and practical brilliance that is a great …
Humility by C. J. Mahaney is a great read and full of great reminders regarding humility and pride. I wanted to read this book because it was written 10 years prior to Mahaney’s resignation due to issues of pride. Book Overview “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” —1 Peter 5:5 A …
As I prepared for a sermon series through the Gospel of Mark, I wanted a resource to help guide me through the debated last few verses. Book Overview Because it is conspicuously absent from more than one early Greek manuscript, the final section of the gospel of Mark (16:9-20) that details Christ’s resurrection remains a …
Jonathan Edwards on Revival is a great volume collecting three great works. This volume contains one of Edwards’ most analytical treatises on revival, Distinguishing Marks of a Work of the Spirit of God, and his famous Narrative of Surprising Conversions, a detailed account of the famous revival of religion at Northampton, Massachusetts, in 1735. Favorite …
Book Overview I enjoyed reading through The Case for Christmas. By focusing on the hows and whys of Christmas, this warm yet journalistic book will help believers reaffirm their faith while guiding seekers as they pursue solid answers about this miraculous occurrence. With material from The Case for Christ as well as new ideas from …
Consider this story that opens up The Greatest Thing in the World by Henry Drummond: D.L. Moody had been preaching in England in 1884 when someone asked in a home setting for him to teach. He replied: “No, you’ve been hearing me for eight months, and I’m quite exhausted. Here’s Drummond. He will give you a …
I enjoyed reading Gracism: The Art of Inclusion by Dr. David A. Anderson. Book Overview “The parts that we think are less honorable we treat with special honor.” -1 Corinthians 12:23 When people deal with color, class or culture in a negative way, that’s racism. But the answer is not to ignore these as if …
Book Overview Intimacy with God can happen right now if you want it. A closeness you can feel, a goodness you can taste, a reality you can experience for yourself. That’s what the Bible promises, so why settle for less? God is closer than you think, and connecting with him isn’t just for monks and …
Book Overview “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want …” . Travel the shepherd’s path to the green pastures and cool, refreshing waters of Psalm 23. As a shepherd, Phillip Keller shares his insights into the life and character of sheep―and of the Good Shepherd who loves and cares for them. …
David Allen’s productivity principles were a game changer for me years ago. I picked up this volume to revisit and revamp how I think about getting things done. Book Overview In his bestselling first book, Getting Things Done, veteran coach and management consultant David Allen presented his breakthrough methods to increase efficiency. Now “the personal productivity …