I finished Prince Caspian, the fourth Narnia installment.  As Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy are summoned back to Narnia, they must address the dismal state of the land after their absence.  Can they fight back the enemy and restore their faith in Aslan? Favorite Quotes Those who run first do not always run last (90). You are my King.  I know the …
Return to Worship is a great volume by Ron Owens.  With 37 short yet specific chapters and 4 detailed appendices, anyone involved in leading worship can read through the entire book and be edified or select a specific topic and be informed. Favorite Quotes Sometimes it seems we have completely lost sight of Who God is – His might, His majesty, …
I enjoyed reading the 3rd volume in The Chronicles of Narnia. Â My son and I were taking turns reading The Horse and His Boy, but he was reading it faster than I was, so I had to pick up the pace. I was enjoying the book, but it got much more spectacular the moment Aslan entered the story. Book overview: …
As newlyweds, we read The Total Money Makeover to understand the newfound responsibilities and opportunities concerning personal finances. Â I honestly was clueless, and so I bought this book so that my bride didn’t think I would remain clueless. Â It was a complete game-changing eye-opener for us during our first year of marriage. I am currently taking some guys through some …
Christ-Centered Worship is a great and thorough book from Bryan Chapell. Â In it, he gives a balanced and accommodating approach to gospel-centered worship leading. Â Additionally, he gives examples galore on how to pull it off. Â Mike Cosper recommended this book in his book, Rhythms of Grace. Favorite Quotes Liturgy tells a story. Â We tell the gospel by the way we …
Dr. Charles Swindoll, Chancellor of Dallas Seminary and Senior Pastor of Stonebriar Community Church, offers advice in confronting anxiety. In North Side’s NSU course through Philippians, Jamie Parler showed this video and the content was extremely helpful to those in attendance. Â I wanted to share it here as well.
There are Christian leadership books that give leadership principles and try to attach a Bible verse to the idea.  And then there is Spiritual Leadership. Written by J. Oswald Sanders, Spiritual Leadership, is an incredible read for anyone who wants to impact another. Favorite Quotes After all, is it not better for the position to seek out the person rather than the person …
A. W. Tozer is a mentor from afar. Â I have been changed by his writings and his life has impacted me after his death. Tozer on Worship and Entertainment is a collection of writings and excerpts from his sermons on the commercialization of worship. Â While his ministry was in the middle of the 20th century, his words are still poignant. …
This book by Paul David Tripp was an invaluable gift from friends. Â Awe: Why It Matters for Everything We Think, Say, and Do, is a simple and yet profound book. Tripp does a masterful job by unearthing things inside you that you weren’t even aware were there. Â He makes it so obvious you wonder how you never saw it in …
It was such a joy to read Gospel Hoarders. Â I was blessed to get to know some of the Via boys when I went to North Greenville University. Â Eventually I would get to know the entire clan. Â When I met their dad, Rick, I understood partly why I loved these guys so much. Â Rick Via exemplifies ministry passion and personal …