TrueFaced
Trust God and Others with Who You Really Are – Bill Thrall, Bruce McNicol and John Lynch. NavPress. Recommended by leaders like John Ortberg, Dallas Willard, Brennan Manning, Joseph Stowell, Michael Card and Larry Crabb. This book draws a clear distinction between two very different underlying motives: our determination to please God or to trust
The Vanishing Power of Death
– Erwin W. Lutzer. Moody. I buy everything Lutzer writes. Lutzer is pastor of the Moody Church where Dr. Wiersbe once pastored. He is a brilliant theologian and excellent writer. This book deals with how the believer is to face death and gives positive, Biblically based answers. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren
The Law of Perfect Freedom
Relating to God and Others Through the Ten Commandments – Michael S. Horton. Moody. When you are talking about values, nothing shapes values like the Ten Commandments. Forward by J. I. Packer 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
The God You’ve Been Searching For
– Mac Brunson. Forward by David Jeremiah, Moody. Mac Brunson is pastor of the historic First Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas. An excellent book for personal or small group studies with reflection questions at the end of each chapter. Howard Hendricks writes, “Mac Brunson’s profound simplicity and courageous quest for truth dares to examine the
The Bible Answer Book
– Hank Hanegraaff. Published by the J. Countryman division of Thomas Nelson. Hanegraaff is known as ‘The Bible Answer Man.’ His radio program is heard around the country. In this postmodern age, this is a good book for believers. It’s also a valuable resource to put in the hands of a skeptic or someone struggling
Solid Foundation Sermon Starters
PASTORAL EPISTLES – Wayne Shaw. The Standard Publishing Company. One in a series of suggested sermon outlines from Shaw who served as a pastor and is now the Academic Dean at Lincoln Christian Seminary. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage
Loving God Up Close
Rekindling Your Relationship with the Holy Spirit – Calvin Miller. Warner Faith. Sections are divided as follows: The Symbols of the Spirit, The Ministries of the Spirit, The Pleasure of the Spirit. Calvin Miller, a former pastor and currently a professor at Beeson Divinity School is a great thinker. He is a word smith. Calvin
D. L. Moody on Spiritual Leadership
– Steve Miller. Moody. While Moody never wrote a book on leadership, his words are inspirational and timely. The editor has given us quotes from this 19th century evangelist that will add punch to any study you are doing on leadership or ministry. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt,
David and Jonathan
The other day, I sat paused in my study when I read a passage of scripture that took my mind back in time. I Samuel 18:1 says, “…the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.” It was the fall of 1971 when I met
Climb Up Sunshine Mountain
Climb climb up Sunshine Mountain, faces all aglow. Why does the writer of this passage choose the term climb? Most likely it is the author’s view of the Christian life that has influenced the choice. This writer’s view of the Christian life is progressive — that it is moving upward and is best represented by
A House is Not a Home
One of the most fascinating sites in America is the Biltmore House in Asheville, North Carolina, the home of the late George Vanderbilt. The house represented the finest in design and technology of its day. The slate and copper roof has never been replaced. In 1895, the house featured central heating, indoor plumbing (43 bathrooms),
Identity
(taken from Building Christian Unity, pg. 11-18) “Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” Paul gave this admonition in Ephesians 4:3, and the Church desperately needs to heed it today. Homes are dividing (even Christian marriages are falling apart), and churches are splitting-in spite of the fact that Jesus