The Cross and the Prodigal
Luke 15 Through the Eyes of Middle Eastern Peasants – Kenneth E. Bailey. InterVarsity. The author highlights the tension between law and love, servanthood and sonship, honor and forgiveness. A good background book to use if you are preaching on the Prodigal Son or the parables of Luke’s Gospel 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started
Life@Work
Marketplace Success for People of Faith – John Maxwell. Nelson Business. A practical book that helps you take what you learn on Sunday and apply it at work on Monday. God calls us to serve with character. This easy-to-read book will help you and encourage you to live out your faith in the world. 2ProphetU2ProphetU
Leadership Lessons of Jesus
– Bob Briner, Ray Pritchard. Grammercy. There are dozens of leadership books on the market today. This book uses the Gospel of Mark as the launching pad for these valuable and practical lessons. This is a new work which combines two previous books on the leadership lessons of Jesus. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started
Jesus Loves Me
Celebrating the Profound Truths of a Simple Hymn – Calvin Miller. Warner Books. Few people write like Calvin Miller. I recently had the opportunity to spend time with Calvin while he was preaching at The Cove. He is a great communicator who knows how to use humor, poetry, mystery, and practical theology. He is currently
Exploring the Gospel of Luke
– John Phillips. Kregel. Kregel has begun to reprint the Phillips Commentary Series. Phillips is known for his alliteration, though sometimes stretching the point to make them alliterate. But the work is solid, nonetheless. His outlines and comments are designed to help laity and preachers alike in their study of the Scriptures. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an
Be the Leader You Were Meant to Be
– LeRoy Elms. Nexgen. The first book on leadership I ever read. Practical and to the point. If you don’t have it, get it. Jerry Bridges says, “This book is for every Christian who wants to count for God.” 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the
What Every Christian Ought to Know
– Adrian Rogers. Broadman & Holman. Destined to be a classic on the basics of faith, Pastor Adrian Rogers deals with the issues we ‘know’ but sometimes don’t really know or at least embrace to the fullest. This book deals with subjects like Assurance, Eternal Security, when a Christian sins, handling temptation, baptism, the will
Thinking Aloud
– Keswick Lectures Authentic Lifestyle. The Keswick lectures are part of the Keswick Convention. This book brings together the first five years of lectures published for the first time in one volume. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
The Seven Laws of Spiritual Success
– Selwyn Hughes. Broadman & Holman. A good read. The seven laws are: First things First, Count your blessings, Keep on keeping on, Remember to Forget, Give Yourself to Others, Stay close to God and Cultivate your soul. The book also contains a helpful section on applying the seven laws which can be used for
The Politically Incorrect Guide to Islam
– Robert Spencer. Regnery Publishing. This is a strong rebuttal to politically correct agendas regarding ‘contrived historical facts.’ A helpful reference book for those who need a quick overview of the facts. This book was a main selection in the Conservative Book Club. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to
Into the Region of Awe
Mysticism in C.S. Lewis – David C. Downing. Intervarsity. The author explores the writings and letters of Lewis on this subject. This book is practical and a valuable tool for those who are fans of C.S. Lewis or want to know more about this prolific writer. In a society that wants to dumb down deep
Fools Gold?
Discerning Truth in an Age of Error – John MacArthur. General Editor, Crossway. In this politically correct age in which we live we need to be discerning. MacArthur and other contributors give us insights and help into biblical discernment. This is not a book for those who like cotton candy preaching that feels good but