Some helpful articles I’ve bookmarked: Monday is Reformation Day — the 499th anniversary of the day that Martin Luther posted his theses on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg. Here are 10 things you should know about the Reformation. Andy Naselli and J. D. Crowley wrote an excellent book on the conscience. Now […]
Read More Grab bagThis has been a good book reading year for me; so far I am significantly ahead of my goal for the number of books I would read this year (and I’ve already read more than I did all last year), so I thought that at the mid-year point, it might be good to reflect on […]
Read More Best books of the year (so far)Last summer I read the story of Louis Zamperini in Laura Hillenbrand’s book, Unbroken. “Read” is not the correct word. “Inhaled” would be better. “Devoured.” I couldn’t put it down. We were on vacation and my wife asked me one morning what I wanted to do that day and I responded something like, “It doesn’t […]
Read More Louis ZamperiniCrossway has just released John Piper’s latest biography, Seeing Beauty and Saying Beautifully: The Power of Poetic Effort in the Work of George Herbert, George Whitefield, and C. S. Lewis. Here is what Desiring God has to say about the release of this book: Herbert. Whitefield. Lewis. In the sixth volume of The Swans Are […]
Read More New book from John PiperIn recent years there has been a resurgence in appreciation for Puritan and Reformed writers. Among American writers who stand in that tradition, Jonathan Edwards is likely the greatest. He has been called the greatest or most influential American theologian. It’s hard to disagree with that assertion. And now, for only a few more days, […]
Read More Free audio biography of Jonathan EdwardsChristianAudio gives away a free book each month, and this month the book is Lyle Dorsett’s biography of A. W. Tozer, A Passion for God. This is an excellent biography (though discouraging for what we learn of this well-known pastor as well). I recommend this resource (read my review here). Download A Passion for God from […]
Read More Free Audio book — A. W. Tozer biographyOne of the first Christian books I read as a young teenager was Brother Andrew’s account of ministry behind the Iron Curtain in God’s Smuggler. It was a great encouragement to me as a young Christian about the power of God to accomplish His purposes. God’s Smuggler is still in print and it is the […]
Read More Free audio book: God’s SmugglerI had a really effective (and fun) history teacher in seventh grade. Her students did so well that observers from the school district and other educators came into her class to find out what made her so effective. By the time I reached seminary, all those fun days in history forgotten and replaced by prototypical […]
Read More Why reading Christian biography is good for the soulAmazon has Kindle version of Steve Lawson’s book, The Unwavering Resolve of Jonathan Edwards on sale for only $0.99. This is a terrific deal on a really excellent book. As always, Kindle prices are subject to change quickly, so this is a deal worth getting immediately. (I already own and have read the hard copy, […]
Read More Kindle book sale: The Unwavering Resolve of Jonathan EdwardsEric Metaxas’ Kindle ebook, Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy, is on sale for one day only (August 24) for $1.99 at Amazon. This is a terrific deal on a well-researched biography (reg. $19.99 on Kindle).
Read More Bonhoeffer Kindle book on saleFrom Desiring God: In 1742 Yale College expelled David Brainerd. He had made some prohibited comments about some of the faculty and, though at the top of his class academically, Yale booted him. Add to this that in order to be an established minister in Connecticut you had to be a graduate of Yale, Harvard, […]
Read More Free David Brainerd Biography eBookIn the interest of “something is better than nothing,” here are a few blurbs and comments on some books I’ve recently completed reading: Title: Bringing the Gospel Home: Witnessing to Family Members, Close Friends, and Others Who Know You Well Author: Randy Newman Publisher: Crossway, 2011, 216 pp., $14.99 Recommendation (4-star scale): Summary: Newman not […]
Read More Book blurbsIn the interest of “something is better than nothing,” here are a few blurbs and comments on some books I’ve recently completed reading: Title: Atheism Remix Author: R. Albert Mohler, Jr. Publisher: Crossway, 2008, 108 pp., $15.99 Recommendation (4-star scale): Summary: This book is based on a series of four messages that Mohler gave at […]
Read More Book blurbsSome helpful articles from the last week or two: Ten “Wives Speak Out” about their role in marriage and their practice of submission in their marriages. I find myself gravitating more to biographies these days — and here are two new ones on theologian Charles Hodge that appear interesting. Kevin DeYoung takes a closer look […]
Read More Grab bagItems of interest with biblical implications from around the internet in the past week: Yesterday was the 30th anniversary of the death of Martyn Lloyd-Jones. Justin Taylor has compiled short biographical videos and a number of other resources of interest concerning the great preacher’s life. Paul Tripp talks about the grace of confession — “no […]
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