“Renounce light literature, but study as much as possible sound theological works, especially the Puritans, and expositions of the Bible. We are quite persuaded that the best way for you to spending your leisure, is to be either reading or praying.” Charles Spurgeon, an avid reader, reading 6 books a week.
“To enjoy a great religious [...]
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A little advice on reading
Posted in books on October 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Read more, more broadly, more broadly together
Posted in books on September 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This is a great quote and one that I need to be constantly reminded of–even though I love reading. Thanks, Tony, for posting this one:
“There is so much to be gained from reading, but my call is not merely for Christians to read, but to read more, to read more broadly, to read more broadly [...]
A children’s Bible story book: worth looking at!
Posted in books on September 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Jesus Story Book has been well-received in the last year by many Christians. It will soon be released in a deluxe edition and to prepare for this launch its publishers have developed a website to stir interest. But they have also offered some Free Downloads & Multimedia. You can see more about the [...]
Get John Piper’s new book for free
Posted in books on July 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Download John Piper’s new book on the lives of William Tyndale, John Paton, and Adoniram Judson for free. Tyndale was a great Bible translator, and Paton and Judson were incredible misssionaries.
Here’s a three question interview with John regarding his new book.
Gotta like the title of this book
Posted in books on June 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The title alone makes got my attention! Actually it’s the subtitle that caught my attention! So look at the graphic carefully and read the review.
Click here.
Eating disorders: the quest for thinness
Posted in books on June 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
“Do you ever wish that you could just forget about food? What started as an innocent diet has turned into a monster. You eat too little. You eat too much. You restrict. You binge. It’s getting harder to cover up what you are doing. At first you tried exercise, then vomiting, then laxatives. Maybe you [...]
New book to teach your kids
Posted in books, parenting on May 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Big Truths for Young Hearts by Bruce Ware aims to equip parents to guide their young children through all major doctrines in an understandable, chapter-a-day format.
Sure, it’s easy to teach your children the essentials of Christian theology when you’re a theology professor. But what about the rest of us?
With Big Truths for Little Hearts, Bruce [...]
Want to grow in holiness?
Posted in Christian life, books on March 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Let us feel convinced, whatever others may say, that holiness is happiness and that the man who gets through life most comfortably is the sanctified man.
JC Ryle, Holiness
I second Joe Thorn who has two book recommendations for us on holiness”
One is a free, short, easy read by Jerry Bridges. His Gospel-Driven Sanctification is a must. [...]
Right Thinking
Posted in books on February 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Looks like a great read from MacArthur and company!
Introducing ‘Right Thinking’
Tuesday, Feb 3, 2009
(By Nathan Busenitz)
This month marks the release of our new staff book: Right Thinking in a World Gone Wrong (Harvest House). The book addresses contemporary issues in entertainment, ethics, and politics. In an effort to introduce it to you, we will be [...]
Unwavering resolve
Posted in books on December 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“The ultimate goal of this book is to challenge a new generation of believers to pursue holiness in their daily lives.” –Dr. Steven J. LawsonHere’s a book I am resolving to read in 2009! Here are two brief quotes from the book.
“Living the Christian life, by all biblical accounts, necessitates the passionate pursuit of personal [...]
