John Piper loves the Apostle Paul. And so do I. That’s why I decided to pick up Piper’s new book Why I Love Apostle Paul: 30 Reasons. Early on Piper makes a bold claim: “No one in my life, besides Jesus himself, has led me into treasures of life-changing truth like this man.” If you’re familiar with […]
Books & Reviews
Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God’s Grand Story
In his early twenties, Christopher Yuan (who is now a professor at Moody Bible Institute) found himself in prison for dealing drugs. He was a practicing homosexual. After finding a Bible in a trash can, he opened it and began to read because he had nothing better to do. Over time God transformed his heart. […]
Six Mini Book Reviews for Christian Readers and Leaders
I don’t have as much time as I used to for reviewing books, here are six mini-reviews for the price of one. Don’t Just Send a Resume: How to Find the Right Job in a Local Church by Benjamin Vrbicek I was pleased to write this blurb for my friend Benjamin’s latest book: “Don’t Just […]
45 John Calvin Quotes on Prayer from the Institutes
John Calvin (1509–1564) was not only a theologian par excellence and Reformer of the church, he was a pastor that loved God and sought His glory. His systematic theology The Institutes of Christian Religion is evidence of that; not only does Calvin powerfully elucidate his understanding of Scripture’s teachings, he does it in a devotional […]
2019 Christian Books to Keep On Your Radar
In an Ecclesiastes 12:12 world, it helps to cut through clutter of books published to some great ones to keep your eye on. Here is a list of books I’m keeping my eye on in 2019. Allberry, Sam – 7 Myths About Singleness Allen, Jason K. – Letters to My Students: Biblical & Practical Advice […]
