Book Review: A Reason for God
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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Book Review: Worldliness
Worldliness: Resisting the Seduction of a Fallen World by C. J. Mahaney
My review
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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Book Review: Future Grace
Future Grace by John Piper
My review
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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Book Review: Because He Loves Me
Because He Loves Me: How Christ Transforms Our Daily Life by Elyse M. Fitzpatrick
My review
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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Book Review: Jonathan Edwards – A Life (Biography)
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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