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“Trust” by Henry Cloud is a very timely read on a very important topic to today’s world. Indeed, with trust in authority and relationships slipping, the book is very timely. Around 300 pages, many aspects of trust are covered, including:

– Benefits of trust between people.

– 5 crucial issues in trusting someone.

– Trust develops when a person…[Read more]

With the recent and past revelations of spiritual abuse in the church, “Evangelical Pharisees” by Michael Reeves is a great and timely read. The author pulls no punches and as an evangelical, he rightly points out that there are some modern-day Pharisees in the church. A quick read, the book is around 100 pages and covers many points,…[Read more]

“God Alone” by Jonathan Griffiths is a great read on God’s unique attributes and why knowing them can change our life. Around 150 pages, the book goes into great detail on God’s attributes and addresses many topics, including:

– Having an eternal perspective helps us live wisely (not get so hung up on this world!).

– The importance of confidence…[Read more]

In a world where the church is becoming more ethnically diverse, “Churches, Cultures, & Leadership” is a great and timely read. Around 270 pages, the book addresses many topics on the subject, including:

– The relationship between theology, society, and ethnicity (Jesus was able to do it and so should we in the power of the Holy Spirit).

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“Signals Of Transcendence” is another great title by Os Guinness, one of my favorite authors on Christian titles. This book focuses on the “aha” moments people had either coming to faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and/or found God’s calling on their lives. The core principle in the title seems to be: we have let the pressures and busyness…[Read more]

In a day and age where people try to be their own moral authority, “Divine Love Theory” by Adam Johnson is a good read on God as being the ultimate source of morality. Using the Christian doctrine of the Trinity (God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit), the author strongly makes the case that the relationship between the Trinity is a great model for…[Read more]

“Savoring Scripture” by Andrew Abernethy is a great guide for anyone wanting to better know and understand the Bible. Around 170 pages, some of the topics addressed include:

– Understanding the historical context of biblical books and passages.

– How the Bible flows from book to book, topic to topic, etc.

– Instead of selectively picking out…[Read more]

“The Emotions Of God” by David Lamb is a great read for anyone who wonders if God has emotions. According to the Bible – indeed He does! Around 200 pages, some of the topics addressed include:

– Why we don’t want to associate emotions with God.

– Various emotions God expresses in the Bible.

– Detailed study of the emotions God expresses in the…[Read more]

“Recalibrating Your Life” by Ken Boa is a great read for making adjustments to your personal life for greater productivity and fulfillment for God’s glory. Written from a Christian perspective, the book addresses many topics, including:

– Making God and other people important in your life (hint: it’s just about you!).

– The wisdom of realizing…[Read more]

While pride and arrogance have always been around, “Humility” by Gavin Ortlund is a timely read as our culture seems to become even more pride, arrogant, and narcissistic. Just under 100 pages, the book addresses many topics, including:

– Misconceptions about humility (what it is and isn’t).

– Definition of humility.

– How the gospel fuels…[Read more]

“Something Greater” by Jentezen Franklin is a good read for anyone needing encouragement for anyone struggling to be faithful to the Lord where they are right now. Kind of reminds me of a title written years ago by Erma /Bombeck – “The Grass Is Greener Over The Septic Tank” when we yearn for something better and need to be faithful to the Lord…[Read more]

While I have read some titles by C.S. Lewis, I have never read any biographies on him and did not know much about his life. “Not A Tame Lion” by Terry Glaspey is a great read on Lewis’ life and insights on his thoughts on particular topics. Around 250 pages, the book is divided into 2 almost equal parts: Lewis’ life, and his writings and thoughts…[Read more]

“The Deeper Life” is another great compilation of writings by AW Tozer on a particular subject, with this title focusing on becoming more intimate with God. A short read at just under 100 pages, the book covers many great points, including:

– Obstacles to a deeper spiritual life.

– Intellectual knowledge of the Bible is not enough when we need…[Read more]

“The Trinity In The Book Of Revelation” is a great read on how the Christian doctrine of the Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) work together in the Book Of Revelation”. Around 200 pages, the book addresses many relevant topics on the subject, including:

– Importance of reading the Book of Revelation with the understanding that the Trinity…[Read more]

“Learning Humility” by Richard Foster is a good read on an much overlooked virtue in today’s world, especially in America. The author uses his life experiences, experiences of people he has known and people from history, and from the Lakota Indian tribe. An interesting read, there are many things to like about this title:

– Easy to read and…[Read more]

“Escaping Enemy Mode” by Jim Wilder and Ray Woolridge is a great read on how the human brain works to either unite or divide us. Indeed, in today’s increasing political, business, ethnic, and religious polarization, this book is a timely read. Around 300 pages, the title addresses many topics, including:

– Characteristics of the human brain in…[Read more]

“The Six Conversations” by Heather Holleman is a great read for anyone wanting to improve their conversational skills and relationships. Indeed, in a day and age of selfies, self-centeredness, and narcissism, the author hits the nail on the head for the solution: getting outside ourselves and show a sincere interest in other people for who they…[Read more]

“Fight For Your Pastor” is a short and great read for anyone interested in better supporting their pastor in a local church. Around 100 pages, the book is a great read and addresses many relevant topics, including:

– Specific ways to encourage your pastor.

– Understanding the difference between submitting to authority vs. mindless obedience.

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My wife has mentioned Karen Kingsbury many times over the years and has read many of her titles. “A Thousand Tomorrows” focuses on the relationship between a circuit rider and a barrel racer. Have read through enough of the book to know my wife will like this title. The book is a clean read, grounded in Christian values, describes the struggles of…[Read more]

“Reactivity” by Paul David Tripp is a great read for improving human relationships, whether online or in person. While the book appears to target more online relationships, the principles are also applicable to in-person relationships.

Around 170 pages, some of the points made include:

– What should be the norm in our social media discu…[Read more]