November 15th, 2008 Brauns, Chris. Unpacking Forgiveness: Biblical Answers for Complex Questions and Deep Wounds. Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2008. 235 pp. $17.99. Chris Brauns, senior pastor at the Congregational Christian Church of Stillman Valley, Illinois has written a much needed exposition on a much maligned topic. In Unpacking Forgiveness, he offers a study of what Scripture saysContinue reading “Unpacking Forgiveness by Chris Brauns”
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Busted by Fred Von Kamecke
November 1st, 2008 Von Kamecke, Fred. Busted: Exposing Popular Myths about Christianity (Advanced Readers Copy). Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2009. 208 pp. $16.99. Introduction Fred Von Kamecke is assistant pastor at The Chapel in Graslake, Illinois and an adjunct professor at Bethel College. He has also served as an adjunct at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (TEDS) where heContinue reading “Busted by Fred Von Kamecke”
Spectacular Sins by John Piper
October 27th, 2008 Piper, John. Spectacular Sins. Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2008. 121 pp. $15.99. Listen to the Spectacular Sins sermon series at Desiring God. Have you ever picked up a book thinking it was going to be about one thing and it turns out you were completely wrong? Spectacular Sins and Their Global Purpose in the Glory of Christ isContinue reading “Spectacular Sins by John Piper”
ESV Study Bible
October 24th, 2008 Have you ever been in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean where all you see is water everywhere you look? Have you ever driven in North Dakota where you actually see the rolling hills? In both instances, you realize that you are only able to see a fraction of the beauty thatContinue reading “ESV Study Bible”
Harry Kraus M.D., Breathing Grace
October 24th, 2008 Kraus, Harry M.D. Breathing Grace: What You Need More than Your Next Breath. Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2007. 173 pp. $19.99. While this may have been Dr. Kraus’ first of two non-fiction books, it is the second one I have read/reviewed. After reading The Cure, and being impressed by Kraus’ writing style and message, IContinue reading “Harry Kraus M.D., Breathing Grace”
Stand by John Piper and Justin Taylor
October 21st, 2008 Stand: A Call for the Endurance of the Saints, ed. John Piper and Justin Taylor. Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2008. 157 pp. $14.99. Download as free PDF from Desiring God Introduction We have come to expect quality work whenever Justin Taylor and John Piper team up to bring Christendom a Christ-centered book. Stand is no different.Continue reading “Stand by John Piper and Justin Taylor”
In the Steps of Paul by Peter Walker
October 15th, 2008 Walker, Peter. In the Steps of Paul: An Illustrated Guide to the Apostle’s Life and Journeys. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2008. 214pp. Hardback, $19.99. Introduction Peter Walker studied early church history at Cambridge University and has done extensive post-doctoral research on Christian attitudes toward Jerusalem. He has written a sort of “prequel” toContinue reading “In the Steps of Paul by Peter Walker”
Death by Love by Mark Driscoll and Gerry Breshears
October 13th, 2008 Driscoll, Mark and Gerry Breshears. Death by Love: Letters from the Cross. Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2008. 272 pp. Hardback, $19.99. Introduction Mark Driscoll is the founding pastor of Mars Hill Church in Seattle, Wa. He is also the president of the Acts 29 Church Planting Network as well as the leader of the Resurgence Missional Theology Cooperative. HeContinue reading “Death by Love by Mark Driscoll and Gerry Breshears”
Game Day for the Glory of God
October 13th, 2008 Altrogge, Stephen. Game Day for the Glory of God: A Guide for Athletes, Fans, & Wannabes. Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2008. 119 pp. $9.99. Introduction Stephen Altrogge currently serves as a pastoral intern at Sovereign Grace Church in Indiana, PA. He is head of the college ministry as well as the worship leader. He is unfortunately aContinue reading “Game Day for the Glory of God”
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
October 9th, 2008 Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus ed. Nancy Guthrie. Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2008. 142 pp. $12.99. Buy from Westminster Books Note: This is not a book review per se because of the genre of the book (devotional) and the seasonal nature of this devotional. Christmas is that time of year when everyone gets rushed and hurried in theContinue reading “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus”
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