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“The Complete Works Of John Owen – The Holy Spirit – The Comforter” is another great installment by Crossway Publishers on the works of John Owen, a pastor from the 1600s. After reading through the title, here’s what I like:

– Updated language that makes the book easier to read without losing the essence and meaning of the original edition.

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“The Spiritual Art Of Business” by Barry Rowan is a great read on making God the center of your career and how you can best glorify Him in your current and future jobs. The book is a compilation of 40 short chapters on various topics, including:

– Surrendering our lives frees us to let God work in and through us for His glory.

– The importance…[Read more]

In a day and age when the Old Testament seems to be overlooked a lot in preaching, teaching, and study, “Wisdom For Faithful Reading” by John Walton is a great read for anyone wanting to learn more about the Old Testament. Around 225 pages, many relevant topics covered include:

– 4 fundamental concepts for interpreting scripture.

– 5 principles…[Read more]

“The Resilience Factor” by Hartwig & Crump & Bird is a great title to read on improving your team-building skills and helping your team become a more cohesive and strong unit. Around 150 pages, the book addresses many topics, including:

– 8 realities of team building in today’s world – I really liked the 7th reality that people are exhausted due…[Read more]

“Authentic Worship” is yet another great title by AW Tozer and this one addresses real worship of God as opposed of some of the “worship” that may be found in some churches where the focus is on the singer/worship leader instead of God.

Around 150 pages, the book addresses many topics on the subject, including:

– Being fully present and engaged…[Read more]

“Disruptive Thinking” by T.D. Jakes is a good read for changing the way you think instead of settling for the status quo. Around 250 pages, some of the topics covered include:

– Observing your surroundings and notice what is going on around you.

– We can serve anyone, regardless of what you may think of them or your differences.

– You cannot be…[Read more]

“All God’s Children” by Terence Lester is a good read and encouragement in improving race relations by acknowledging problems from the past. Just over 200 pages, the author addresses many topics on the issue, including:

– Racial reconciliation cannot be solved by conversations alone.

– The difference between justice (lasting change) and charity…[Read more]

“Gracism” by David Anderson is a good read on the importance of treating everyone with respect, regardless of your differences with them. Around 170 pages, some of the topics addressed include:

– 8 helpful saying that a “Gracist” can say to encourage others.

– Honor others from their perspective, not yours (in other words, walk in their…[Read more]