How Would We Feel?
– If God gave us the same amount of time and attention that we devote to Him?– If God offered as many excuses as we do, and if the excuses were no more justifiable than ours?– If God’s promises were no more certain than ours?– If God withheld His blessings from us as we withhold
April Fools Day: Its Christian History Finally Uncovered
It’s widely known that Mardi Gras, Halloween and other “secular” celebrations have their roots in ancient Christian history. What many have never heard, however, is the religious roots of April Fool’s Day. In approximately 312 AD., a little-known saint named Aprilius lived in Rome and was attributed a stream of strange miracles. St. Aprilius lived
True Truth
Defending Absolute Truth in a Relativistic World – Art Lindsley. InterVarsity. Lindsley is the senior fellow at the C.S. Lewis Institute. This book comes highly recommended by Charles Colson and Ravi Zacharias. Seeing the increasing polarization of American culture, it’s important that we understand how to stand for truth in a relativistic age. There are
The Sermon Maker
Tales of a Transformed Preacher – Calvin Miller. Zondervan. A well written book that is easy to read with practical principles for preaching that you can apply. You may find yourself in Pastor Sam’s position and find some hope between these pages. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to
The 7 Sins of Highly Defective People
– Rick Ezell. Kregel. The author takes a look at the 7 deadly sins and gives practical advice on how to overcome them. If you are preaching through the 7 deadly sins, this is a book to add to your library. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build
Take Heart
Daily Devotions with the Church’s Great Preachers – Compiled and Edited by Diana Wallis, Kregel. What a great idea for a devotional book. These daily devotions include contributions by some of the great leaders of the church including: Spurgeon, Whitefield, Augustine, George H. Morrison, Jonathan Edwards, Martin Luther, Alexander Maclaren, Phillips Brooks, Clovis Chappell, Charles
How to Read a Christian Book
A Guide to Selecting and Reading Christian Books as a Christian Discipline – David L. McKenna. Baker. One of the things that frustrates me most as a pastor and leader is that so many people do not read. We need to find ways to help people see the importance of reading and especially reading good
Going Home
– Bill Kemp, Diane Kerner Arnett. Kregel. A very helpful and practical resource (1) for pastors (2) to give to those in your congregation who are suffering with a terminal illness. We will keep these in stock at our church as a valuable tool to help families going through times of crisis. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an
C. S. Lewis, Explores Vice and Virtue
– Gerard Reed. Beacon Hill. Although Lewis never wrote a full-fledged treatise on the seven deadly sins and seven virtues, the author draws from his words and puts his thoughts together in another helpful book if you are preaching a series on this topic. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael
Building Leaders
Blueprints for developing Leadership at every level of your church – Aubrey Malphurs, Will Mancini. Baker. This is a follow up to Being Leaders and is a practical tool for helping you find and build leaders in your church. There’s a leadership development guide and surveys to assist you. The authors deal with the Preparation,
Christian Life Is Jesus
The Bible is simply God’s Word about Christ. Christian doctrine is simply systematized truth about Christ. Christian experience is Christ living within. Christian work and service is the outliving Christ. The deeper Christian life is just more of Christ. The most important thing about the Lord’s return is Christ. The main attraction of heaven is
Teamwork can't come without leadership. Leadership won't work without a team.
- Michael Catt
Teamwork