Category Archives: Books

Book Look: A Holy Ambition

Posted on May 18, 2012 by

A Holy Ambition is a collection of sermons by John Piper (and one article by David Mathis) on the topic of missions.  After a sermon and the article introducing missions, the book is divided into three parts: a Biblical theology of … Continue reading →

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Book Look: A God Entranced Vision Of All Things

Posted on May 11, 2012 by

As I continue to read about Jonathan Edwards, I enjoyed the collection of essays found in the book, A God Entranced Vision of All Things edited by John Piper and Justin Taylor.  The essays are based on several addresses from … Continue reading →

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Book Look: Humility and Humility

Posted on May 8, 2012 by

I have been sharing quotes from two books on humility for the last few weeks.  Both are excellent books that I want to commend to you. Humility: The Forgotten Virtue is by Wayne A. Mack (with Joshua Mack).  The Macks … Continue reading →

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Book Look: Unwavering Resolve

Posted on February 25, 2012 by

A few years ago I read Jonathan Edwards’ Resolutions – 70 resolutions he made that he wanted to live by.  Many I found to be helpful.  But I also noticed that he seemed to repeat himself, or perhaps better put … Continue reading →

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Book Look: Jonathan Edwards Bios

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

I have been reading about Jonathan Edwards off and on for the last few years.  From his part in the Great Awakening to his extensive writings, he is well worth learning more about.  Here are some brief thoughts on four biographies: … Continue reading →

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Top Books from 2011

Posted on January 10, 2012 by

I love to read.  Here are the top five books I read in 2011 that I’d recommend to you: Redemption by Mike Wilkerson The subtitle sums it up well: “Freed by Jesus from the Idols We Worship and the Wounds … Continue reading →

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Book Look: Think

Posted on July 21, 2011 by

Think by John Piper reminds us that thinking is important.  It is a “plea to embrace serious thinking as a means of loving God and people” (p15).  Thinking, he argues, “exists to help us know God more so that we … Continue reading →

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