Foxe’s Book of Martyrs
– John Foxe. Thomas Nelson Publishers. Truly a classic in Christian literature. This book gives us a picture of a true martyr for Christ. These individuals wanted to correct and reform the religious abuses that had taken over the Church. Instead, they were condemned by the Church and often lost their lives. These brave believers
Caring For Your Pastor
– Lorna Dobson. Kregel Publications. Written by a pastor’s wife the author observes that when both the leaders and the congregations surrender their wills to God and work together, the result is joy. Topics include: Understanding Your Pastor, Encouraging Your Pastor, Disagreeing with Your Pastor and Empowering Your Pastor to Serve with Joy. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is
Bill Wallace of China
– Jesse C. Fletcher. Broadman & Holmon. This is the story of a man determined to do the work of God in the place to which God called him. In the end, accused of espionage by the Communists, and threatened by slander aimed at undermining the faith for which he stood, this man of God
Before You Quit
When Ministry Is Not What You Thought – Blaine Allen. Kregel Publications. This book provides tools to help you review your expectations for ministry, evaluate the roots of your dissatisfaction and honestly assess your physical, emotional and spiritual strength. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the
Andrew Bonar Diary & Life
– Marjory Bonar. Banner of Truth. The record of God’s work in the life of one whose life-long concern was communion with God and his diary discloses that hidden yet most helpful aspect of his witness. Bonar said, ‘One of the gravest perils which besets the ministry is a restless scattering of energies over on
An Instrument of Revival
The Complete life of Evan Roberts, 1878-1951 – Brynmor Pierce Jones. Logos Books. For nine months – between November 1904 and August, 1905 God used a twenty-six-year-old coal miner named Evan Roberts to channel a revival movement so profound that it influenced Wales and the world. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe
A Step at a Time
Read Luke 5:1-11 The patience of Jesus Christ is a wonder to behold. When He entered Peter’s boat, He knew just what HE would do. But He had to deal with Peter a step at a time, just as He must deal with us. Note Christ’s commands to Peter: Thrust out a little. Here Christ
Hard Words to Swallow Lead to Revival (Part 1)
There are many factors that limit revival. We must remember: revival is a church term. It’s a church need. Revival is different from awakening. Only after revival sweeps through the church will we see awakening sweep through the culture. God has an order in how He works. He doesn’t work in chaos or confusion; He
Day and Night
Read John 9:1-5; Romans 13:11-14 These two passages seem to be contradicting each other. Jesus says that the night is coming,a nd Paul tells us the night is far spent! Of course, there is no contradiction, because Jesus and Paul are talking about two different nights. Jesus is reminding us that we must work today,
The Purpose (T.H.I.S.)
“We proclaim Him, admonishing every man and teaching every man with all wisdom, so that we may present every man complete in Christ. For this purpose also I labor, striving according to His power, which mightily works within me.” Colossians 1:28-29 Paul was imprisoned in Rome, and yet this man of God found great purpose
Remembering Birmingham
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Letter to America – 50 Years Later – Edward Gilbreath. IVP Books. In this short ebook, Gilbreath tells the story behind Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” a work that still calls us to accountability fifty years after it was first written. Gilbreath writes, “From time to
Hard Words to Swallow Lead to Revival (Part 2)
Murmuring in the church starts in subtle ways: “I’m not sure about this new building program. Shouldn’t we be giving the money to missions?” As if providing facilities in your community is less spiritual than providing a hut in Africa. This is not either/or; it’s both/and. “I don’t like the new direction we are going.”