Os Guinness has been one of those cultural watchers that I have enjoyed reading over the past few years. He is capable of writing in many styles and, unfortunately, this is not one of my favorites. The sub-title: A Guide to Your Search for the Meaning of Life, aptly describes the book’s numerous stories and […]
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Repent Or Else!
Although I have read a lot of Havner lately, the reason for buying and reading this book is because I have been reading some things on revival. This is Havner’s commentary on the letters to the seven churches of Revelation. In those letters, the Lord repeats the admonition to the churches: “Repent or Else.” Havner, […]
Vital Church Issues
There are at least twelve books in this “Issues” series, printed by Kregel but copyrighted by Dallas Seminary. I have reviewed quite a few of these over the years and have always enjoyed the variety they present. They usually contain fifteen or twenty articles written by various qualified authors. This issue is devoted to the […]
The Calling of Dan Matthews
As I plod on in my determination to read this Ozark pastor and author, I find myself both blessed and puzzled. Blessed because I enjoy the stories of rural America 100 years ago, told from a Christian perspective with a Christian plot. Puzzled because, especially in this book, Wright stretches far to highlight the hypocritical […]
Feed My Sheep
The subtitle is: “A Passionate Plea For Preaching.” Eleven authors, mostly of a Reformed persuasion, contributed to this book (Mohler, Boice, Sproul, Piper, MacArthur). I enjoyed the book (and quoted it in this month’s article) and was encouraged in many areas of my own preaching and pastoring. Because these men are mostly Reformed and I […]
Finney On Revival
I have a curious interest in Charles Finney and his ministry. First because there is no doubting his huge impact on American revivalism. Second, his name constantly appears as a primary cause of today’s misuse of methodology, invitations and easy believism. Third, I wish I had half his power in preaching. I was disappointed with […]
Lies Women Believe: and the truth that s...
“We are like Eve.” Nancy DeMoss contends that because of the way women are created, we are more susceptible to deception. However, she will not coddle you into letting that be an excuse for sin in your life. Her basic premise is to be aware of your weaknesses and of the lies Satan wishes you […]
When A Christian Sins
I love to read these practical books from past but recent Christian leaders (written in 1954). I think great preachers preach even in their writings. This is a one-evening read that will encourage you for days to come. Rice was one of those independent evangelists whose orthodoxy and scholarship made him acceptable to all. Yet […]
The Word To The Reader – TNIV
Co-sponsored with the International Bible Society, Zondervan has published the Today’s New International Version New Testament, with the Old expected in 2005. Three objectives are stated: 1) translation is never finished, 2) the need for accuracy, and 3) the correction of the gender problem. The third objective has generated such changes as “Messiah” rather than […]
Road To Revival
I have reviewed a number of Havner books this year. His books become addictive and I find myself breezing through them in a day or so. Most of them are a little over 100 pages and sometimes stories and sayings are repeated. This book hit a tender note with me concerning our need for revival. […]