Stories have a way of catching your attention, drawing you in and helping you explore another world. Not only that but stories have the ability to shape the way you think, the way you understand and see the world around you. Stories are a powerful way to share the gospel, but also, as this bookContinue reading “Gospel Stories”
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Motyer by the Day
Alec Motyer was a well known British Bible teacher and author who has written lots of commentaries and books on a variety of topics. He had the ability to take the deep theology of Isaiah and the Psalms and root it in the every day life of a Christian. In my opinion his commentary onContinue reading “Motyer by the Day”
Productivity, Doubts, Dead Kings and a Deeper Faith
I love to read, as you have probably already guessed by now. I read almost exclusively Christian material – not because I think it’s wrong to read other material, but simply because I have a lot of books to review and a small number of hours in the day. I read everything from modern dayContinue reading “Productivity, Doubts, Dead Kings and a Deeper Faith”
Engaging Children’s Books That Point to Jesus
Every now and then I receive a children’s book to review. Obviously, I am not the intended audience and my daughter isn’t even 2 years old. However, I look at these books and still review them. This way, parents, grandparents, friends, and family can know what good books are available. These books will help childrenContinue reading “Engaging Children’s Books That Point to Jesus”
Enjoying Jesus
The Christian life isn’t always a walk in the park. Sin can cloud our thinking about the things of God. Distractions can rob us of the ability to be in awe of Jesus. Our lack of discipline and devotion can make it seem that the Spirit is not at work in us. I would sayContinue reading “Enjoying Jesus”
Preaching as the Primary Means of Grace
I have lost count of the number of books on preaching that I’ve read over the years, everything on the range from practical ‘how to’ books to academic books on the intricacies of handling Bible texts well in their redemptive historical context. As a Pastor and preacher I love to read about preaching. I regularlyContinue reading “Preaching as the Primary Means of Grace”
Practical Wisdom for Longevity in Ministry
The fact that there are countless Christian books on the market it not a new phenomenon, and the fact there there are so many books on pastoral ministry being publishing regularly is not a new phenomenon. So how do you, as a busy Pastor, decide what to read? I would encourage you to read helpful,Continue reading “Practical Wisdom for Longevity in Ministry”
Captivating Truths for Children
The more parents and grandparents I speak to, the more I hear the desire to have good biblical books for children that will be fun to read and encourage them to think more about Christianity and grow in their knowledge of Jesus and love for him. Therefore, I was really happy to receive these booksContinue reading “Captivating Truths for Children”
Olympic opportunity
Crazy to think it, but the last Olympic Games were four years ago. This year, particularly this summer, there are so many sports events going on and many people will be watching the Olympic Games set to take place in Paris later this year. Why does that matter? Because it’s an opportunity to speak directlyContinue reading “Olympic opportunity”
Hebrews
Over the last month or so, I’ve been doing quite some reading on the book of Hebrews. I’ve been preparing to preach through it with some others in the church where I am Pastor. Hebrews is a fascinating book that many Christians love, it’s so rich in its Christology and also real in the applicationContinue reading “Hebrews”
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