Category Archives: book reviews
A Time to Die
Book Review of A Time to Die (2014) by Nadine Brandes. 389 pages. Published by Enclave Publishing, 5025 N. Central Ave., #635, Phoenix, AZ 85012, www.enclavepublishing.com. Nadine’s dedication: “This book is dedicated to the personal and loving Master of my life, the bringer … Continue reading
The NIV Application Commentary: Ephesians
Title – The NIV Application Commentary: Ephesians Author – Klyne Snodgrass Publisher – Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1996 The author is meticulous and relentless in his exegetically digging out and showcasing gospel treasure. I was so pleasantly surprised, blessed, and challenged … Continue reading
Ephesians
Title – Ephesians: An Expositional Commentary Author – James Montgomery Boice Publisher – Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2003 (4th printing) I have in the past enjoyed reading Boice’s commentaries on Romans and John’s Gospel. This one is no different. Boice … Continue reading
In the Heavenlies
Title – In the Heavenlies Author – H. A. Ironside Publisher – New York: Loizeaux Brothers, Inc., 1945 (4th edition) Ironside refreshed my heart in the gospel truths from the book of Ephesians. He provides exegetical nuggets from the Greek … Continue reading
Dug Down Deep
Title – Dug Down Deep: Unearthing What I Believe and Why It Matters Author – Joshua Harris Publisher – Colorado Springs: Multnomah Books, 2010 I liked this book. It contains some stuff that really matters for today’s teens. The opening … Continue reading
Ruthless Trust
Title – Ruthless Trust: The Ragamuffin’s Path to God Author – Brennan Manning Publisher – New York: HarperCollins, 2000 In his book, Brennan quotes various writers and theologians on almost every page. Some I appreciate and others not so much. … Continue reading
Sample Constitution and Bylaws: Annotated Version
Title – Sample Constitution and Bylaws: Annotated Version Author – Gibbs Law Firm Publisher – Seminole: Christian Law Association, 2003 edition This is a fifty page document that provides: sample church bylaws of 12 articles (name and purpose, statement of … Continue reading
Time!
Title – Time! 105 Ways to Get More Done Every Workday Author – David Cottrell Publisher – Dallas: CornerStone Leadership Institute, 2010 Cottrell covers the basics of how to use your time wisely in an average working day. From the … Continue reading
You Don’t Need a Title to be a Leader
Title – You Don’t Need a Title to be a Leader Author – Mark Sanborn Publisher – Colorado Springs: WaterBrook Press, 2006 Sanborn sprinkles biblical principles throughout this little book, stressing that servant leadership is far different than a “title” … Continue reading
Where the Red Fern Grows
Title – Where the Red Fern Grows Author – Wilson Rawls Publisher – New York: Yearling, 1961 This sculpture of Billy, Old Dan, and Little Ann stands in front of the Idaho Falls Public Library. Where the Red Fern Grows … Continue reading
Providence Downtown - Roots by the River 