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The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism by Timothy Keller

My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Excellent apologetic discussion of the Christian faith that seeks to establish both the reasonability of belief and that there is reason to doubt unbelief. Though I don’t agree with all of Keller’s arguments (he comes down for theistic evolution) it does stop him from resoundingly accomplishing his goal. Masterful.
YouTube has a video of Tim Keller discussing this book at Google that is a good intro to this book and worth watching.

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Worldliness: Resisting the Seduction of a Fallen World by C. J. Mahaney

rating: 4 of 5 stars
Very balanced book dealing with our hearts and our love for the things of the world, especially around media, music, stuff and clothes. The final chapter is on the proper way to love the world. This is not a list of rules but rather a biblical viewpoint on how to evaluate your own choices. We read this as a morning devotion with our kids aged 8-18. Very Helpful!

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How to Pray by R.A. Torrey

My review

rating: 4 of 5 stars
Listened to this on the way home from OKC yesterday. Good overview of Scriptural teaching on prayer. Interesting to hear the cultural issues in 1900 that Torrey was concerned about. Torrey was D. A. Moody’s successor.

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Future Grace by John Piper

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rating: 5 of 5 stars
Very challenging and thought-provoking book discussing the motivation for our obedience. Commonly we are told to obey God out of gratitude for God’s grace to us in the past. While affirming the importance of gratitude, Piper argues that it is a poor motivation for obedience, which is why God offers us so many promises for grace in the future as motivations. He then demonstrates how faith in God’s future grace offers the best motivation for victory over various plaguing sins and how it enflames our passion for God.

I found myself challenged several times through the book, yet I found that Piper had the weight of Scripture on his side. Highly recommended, but come ready to consider what he says. I also recommend the 1 chapter a day for a month approach.


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Because He Loves Me: How Christ Transforms Our Daily Life by Elyse M. Fitzpatrick

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rating: 5 of 5 stars
God really used this book in my life to remind me of the gospel in a meaningful way. What a blessing!


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Jonathan Edwards: A Life by George M. Marsden

My review

rating: 4 of 5 stars
Great biography of a remarkable mind and life. It starts a little slow, but stick with it. You won’t regret it.

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The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions by Arthur G. Bennett

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Devastatingly humbling book of prayers from Puritans that will take you deeper in your faith, help you see yourself more accurately and put all your faith in an exceedingly glorious God.

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The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness by Dave Ramsey

My review

rating: 4 of 5 stars
Easy to read and very practical. Harder to do, but then everything worth doing is. Everyone should read this, even if you’re not in financial trouble. Watch out, though, that you don’t get caught up in treasuring the things of this earth. Ultimately, our treasure is in heaven.


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Bible Doctrine by Wayne Grudem

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rating: 5 of 5 stars
Abridged version of Grudem’s awesome Systematic Theology. If you’ve never read a systematic theology, you will probably be blown away by what you learn about how awesome our God is.


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Believing Prayer by Andrew Murray

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rating: 4 of 5 stars
Nice little book with some big truths about prayer that gets answered.


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