Twelve Ordinary Men Book Review
When Jesus came into the world, He chose twelve men to be with Him, to learn from Him, and to carry out His mission in the world. We would presume that He would look for the best, the most educated, skilled,
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Men of Destiny by Peter Masters
What do a Russian Tsar, a famous doctor, a notorious counterfeiter, a drunken fiddler, and a military general all have in common? Sound like the beginning of a bad joke? Well, it is actually the theme of a book I
The Book on Leadership by John MacArthur
“It is a serious mistake for Christians in positions of leadership to be more concerned with what is currently popular in the corporate world than with what our Lord taught about leadership.” This is one of many great quotes from John
The Apostle, the Life of Paul by John Pollock
Last week, I finished reading The Apostle, the Life of Paul by John Pollock. Though you might think that you know all there is to know about Paul, sometimes we need a bit of imagination to fully grasp the significance of
Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters by Meg Meeker
I grew up in a very masculine home with two brothers and no sisters. I have a very sweet mother and a strong, Godly father. So when Teri and I found out our first child was going to be a boy, I
Book Review: Ready, Steady, Grow by Ray Evans
I just finished reading Ray Evan’s new book Ready, Steady, Grow: Equipping Today’s Gospel Churches. Ray is pastor of Grace Community Church in Bedford, England. The book came out a few months ago, and I was very curious to hear his
Book Review: The Effective Father
I just finished reading The Effective Father by George MacDonald. Like many of the books on my shelf, it was neglected for far too long. But I must say that I really enjoyed the book. I would highly recommend that all
Book Review: From Jerusalem to Irian Jaya
I am almost ashamed to admit that I just finished reading From Jerusalem to Irian Jaya for the first time. I feel like I should have read this book a decade ago! But, at any rate, I am glad I have
Book Review: Behold the City by Matthew Recker
Matthew Recker is a church-planter in New York City who has faced the challenges and fears of one of the biggest cities in the world. He has planted several Baptist churches in the city. His book Behold the City is
Book Review: Building Your Leadership Resume
Building Your Leadership Resume is a book of 40 short chapters. Each chapter examines a different aspect of leadership by Pastor Johnny Hunt of First Baptist Church of Woodstock, GA. The book covers topics from a leader’s passion and the