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Review of Unstoppable Gospel by Gregg Matte

In the Unstoppable Gospel, Gregg Matte joins a unique insightfulness into the book of Acts with a modern application. By looking carefully at the life of the early church and applying descriptive principles of the early church for the church of our modern era, the reader is both challenged and encouraged about the power ofContinue reading “Review of Unstoppable Gospel by Gregg Matte”

The Last Days According To Jesus by R.C. Sproul

The Last Days According to Jesus by R.C. Sproul Review: Sproul tackles the issues surrounding the interpretation of Jesus’ teaching recorded in Matthew 24, Mark 13, and Luke 21. These passages reflect each of the Synoptic writer’s record concerning what we call the Olivet Discourse. Sproul addresses this section because of his concern for theContinue reading “The Last Days According To Jesus by R.C. Sproul”

Book Review – The New Pastor's Handbook by Jason Helopoulos

Jason Helopoulos hits a home run in his book, The New Pastor’s Handbook. I believe that this book should be on every reading list for Practical Christian Ministry in either College or Seminary. It will be especially helpful for young men committing to the pastorate. Each chapter is full of sagely counsel that willContinue reading “Book Review – The New Pastor's Handbook by Jason Helopoulos”

Self – Less Living

I am preparing for the next sermon series on Romans at church. In my preparation reading I found some interesting comments by John MacArthur that I thought worthy for reflection. He writes, The ultimate goal in many lives today is little more than perpetual self- satisfaction. Every object, every idea, every circumstance, and every personContinue reading “Self – Less Living”

Accountability

I am still working through Hioliness by Grace, by Bryan Chapell. He was talking about mercy in the chapter I am in, and interjected a unique experience that reminded me of the values of relationships in the church, especially personal relationships that may know the intimate details of our lives. He writes (referring to aContinue reading “Accountability”

Eyes For You

I was reading a devotion by C.H. Spurgeon and was reminded of the phrase, “I only have eyes for you.”. You might have heard some young man say that to the girl he is courting or to his wife. I have been around a few people in my life who live in such a wayContinue reading “Eyes For You”

Only For You

Across the Bow

I love movies like Master and Commander, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Mutiny on the Bounty. The impressiveness of the ships holds my attention easily, but even with awe when the battle scenes occur. One of the things that I have learned watching these movies is the proximity that is required when the battles ensueContinue reading “Across the Bow”

More Than Gold

I received an encouraging comment this week from a friend in our church. They referenced the passion I had while communicating a specific point of the message this week. In particular it was the remarks Job made regarding meeting his redeemer (Job 19:25). In thanking them for the encouragement I realized something that I hadn’tContinue reading “More Than Gold”

Reading With Your Children – More Than Reading

At Christmas time last year Katie and I gave two books to our oldest children (Rebecca and Christian). They are the first two of four in the Wingfeather Saga, a series written by Andrew Peterson. I actually had the privilege of meeting Andrew several years ago when I was doing youth minister in East Tennessee.Continue reading “Reading With Your Children – More Than Reading”