Christianity is a religion of the heart, and Evangelicalism especially emphasizes personal conversion and spiritual transformation. Our churches are very good at diagnosing spiritual maladies and confronting the problem of personal sin. But we often stumble in our efforts to help those afflicted by mental anguish, physical suffering and especially…
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Samuel Rutherford is perhaps the best known Scottish Puritan. But his life and history seem not to be as widely remembered as other Puritan ministers. Rutherford’s legacy lays chiefly in collections of his profound and moving personal letters. Richard Hannula brings renewed attention to Samuel Rutherford in his contribution to…
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As a former pastor’s kid (and assistant pastor’s kid, and later a missionary’s kid), this book intrigued me. As a former member of John Piper’s church, this book had special relevance for me. The author is Barnabus Piper, one of Pastor John’s sons. As a Christian who is recovering from…
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The Christian Biographies for Young Readers series introduces children to key figures from church history. Author Simonetta Carr and illustrator Matt Abraxas offer a compelling and beautiful historical account of the life of each Christian figure profiled in the series. To date, the series includes volumes on John Calvin, John…
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Book Details: • Author: Marvin Jones • Publisher: Christian Focus (2014) • Format: paperback • Page Count: 176 • ISBN#: 9781781913024 • List Price: $11.99 • Rating: Recommended Blurbs: “All of the makings of an important story that Evangelicals need to hear… Dr. Jones has done… Evangelicals a great favor in writing this lucid account.” —Michael Haykin,…
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A story of conversion to Christ is always refreshing and encouraging, but the story of Rosaria Champagne Butterfield is more than that, it is faith-restoring. Her story reminds evangelical Christians that the saving power of the gospel really is bigger than the contemporary “threat” of homosexuality. The book addresses the…
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The Christian Biographies for Young Readers series introduces children to key figures from church history. Author Simonetta Carr and illustrator Matt Abraxas offer a compelling and beautiful historical account of the life of each Christian figure profiled in the series. To date, the series includes volumes on John Calvin, John…
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Just a quick note to point out a great sale that Westminster Bookstore is running this week on parenting and Children’s resources. I have previously reviewed several titles in the Christian Biographies for Young Readers set (see my review of Anselm, Athanasius, and Lady Jane Grey). These are fantastic books,…
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Simonetta Carr has done it again. She has given us a superb historical biography of an important figure in Christian History written for young readers. And once again, an older reader like me, has enjoyed it as much or more than the intended audience. Anselm of Canterubry is now the…
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Book Details: • Author: Simonetta Carr • Illustrator: Matt Abraxas • Category: Children’s books, biography • Publisher: Reformation Heritage (2012) • Format: illustrted hardcover • Page Count: 64 • ISBN#: 1601781903 • List Price: $18.00 • Rating: Must Read Review:I don’t remember having heard the story of Lady Jane Grey, so when I picked up Simonetta Carr’s most recent…
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Bob's bookshelf: currently-reading bobhayton's books from LibraryThing| 2006: 3 reviews | 2007: 6 reviews |
| 2008: 6 reviews | 2009: 28 reviews |
| 2010: 30 reviews | 2011: 42 reviews |
| 2012: 24 reviews | 2013: 28 reviews |
| 2014: 20 reviews | 2015: 14 (so far) |
Grand Total: 201 book & media reviews
from more than 35 different publishers.
A Good Finish
A View From Serenity Acres
Abraham's Seed
All Things New
All Thyngs
Aspiring PolyMathis
By Grace Alone
Caffeinated Theology
Calvinistic Cartoons
Contra Mundum
Daily On My Way To Heaven
Deek Dubberly
Early Christian America
Fundamentally Reformed
Heavenly Springs
Orange County Calvinist
Journal From The Street
Justification by Grace
Music From Broken Chords
Random Thoughts From A Cluttered Mind
Refocusing Our Eyes
Reformation Coalition
Robert, Restless and Always Reforming
Seeing The Kingdom
The Bible Christian
The Cross Is All
The Old Dead Guys
The Misadventures of Captain Headknowledge
The Reformed Traveler
Throw AWay Everything
Timothy Matters
Vision Viewpoint
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