The Case for Life by Scott Klusendorf

May 27th, 2009 Klusendorf, Scott L. The Case for Life. Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2009. 254 pp. $15.99. Purchase at Westminster Books. Introduction Scott Klusendorf is the president of Life Training Institute in which he seeks to train those who are pro-life to better defend their views. He has also written Pro-Life 101. Overview The Case for Life is divided into fourContinue reading “The Case for Life by Scott Klusendorf”

Adopted for Life by Russell D. Moore: Autographed Copy Giveaway

May 22nd, 2009 Moore, Russell. Adopted for Life: The Priority of Adoption for Christian Families & Churches. Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2009. 230 pp. $15.99.  Purchase at Westminster books. Introduction Dr. Russell Moore is the dean of the School of Theology as well as the vice president for Academic Administration at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He alsoContinue reading “Adopted for Life by Russell D. Moore: Autographed Copy Giveaway”

What Does the Bible Say About That? by Carolyn Larsen

May 20th, 2009 Larsen, Carolyn. What Does the Bible Say about That? Illustrated by Rick Incrocci. Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2009. 340pp. $15.99.  Author Introduction Carolyn Larsen is a mother of three and is best known for her Little Girls Bible Storybook series.  She has written more than forty books for both children and adults.  Rick Incrocci specializes in illustratingContinue reading “What Does the Bible Say About That? by Carolyn Larsen”

Respectable Sins by Jerry Bridges

May 18th, 2009 Bridges, Jerry. Respectable Sins: Confronting the Sins We Tolerate. Colorado Springs: NavPress, 2007. 190 pp. $18.99. Purchase at Westminster. Warning Do not read this book if you cannot face reality.  Do not read this book if you are not willing to take a cold-hard look at yourself.  Do not read this book if youContinue reading “Respectable Sins by Jerry Bridges”

Velvet Steel by John Piper

May 15th, 2009 Piper, John. Velvet Steel: The Joy of Being Married to You. Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2009. 80 pp. $14.99. Introduction Velvet Steel is an appendix of sorts to John Piper’s book This Momentary Marriage (review forthcoming).  In Velvet Steel, Piper gives a taste of what he was discussing in This Momenary Marriage. Here we see what true love looks likeContinue reading “Velvet Steel by John Piper”

Reformation Heroes by Diana Kleyn and Joel R. Beeke

April 30th, 2009 Kleyn, Diana and Joel R. Beeke. Reformation Heroes. Grand Rapids: Reformation Heritage Books, 2007. 240 pp. $25.00.  Purchase at Westminster Books. Reformation Heroes is written for a slightly older audience–approximately 11-17 year olds, but can be read to younger children. The following is written by the author’s in the introduction of the book as toContinue reading “Reformation Heroes by Diana Kleyn and Joel R. Beeke”

The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones

April 28th, 2009 Lloyd-Jones, Sally. The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name. Grand Rapids: Zonderkidz, a trademark of Zondervan, 2007. 351 pp. $17.99.  Purchase at Westminster. Sally Lloyd-Jones is known for her children’s books. With The Jesus Storybook Bible (JSB), she has elevated her status to an entirely new level. Her ability to engageContinue reading “The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones”

Bible Software Review: Logos Gold

April 5th, 2009 Confession I have a confession to make. One year ago, I hated the concept of digital print media and swore I would never “cave-in” to the latest “trend” in books; i.e., Logos. My how times have changed! Over the course of this past year, I have come to see the upside andContinue reading “Bible Software Review: Logos Gold”

Comforts from the Cross by Elyse Fitzpatrick

April 2nd, 2009 Fitzpatrick, Elyse M. Comforts from the Cross: Celebrating the Gospel One Day at a Time. Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2009. 146 pp. $14.99.Elyse M. Fitzpatrick, head of Women Helping Women Ministries, holds a masters in biblical counseling from Trinity Theological School. She wrote this book of meditations in order to help us to trulyContinue reading “Comforts from the Cross by Elyse Fitzpatrick”

More Precious than Gold by Sam Storms

April 2nd, 2009 Storms, Sam. More Precious than Gold: 50 Daily Meditations on the Psalms. Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2009. 282 pp. $15.99. Sam Storms, founder of Enjoying God Ministries, has become in recent years an instrument used by God to show us His glory through the discipline of meditating on Scripture. In this volume, Storms focuses inContinue reading “More Precious than Gold by Sam Storms”