Martin Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/438ydnN Wiersbe has always been an author I’ve enjoyed, primarily his commentaries. This was the first topical book I’ve read by him and it was as good as I expected. His book on prayer deals with the spiritual truths of prayer, but also offers some helpful and practical suggestions to strengthen your prayer … Read more
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3GqsHUN This is the first time in a long time that I’ve read a book that was truly outstanding. Chesterton really does exist in a class of his own as a writer and thinker. I don’t agree with Chesterton on everything, but no one can argue he was a deep thinker and had an … Read more
Buy the Kindle Version here: https://amzn.to/4lNmcvp Davies’ tells the story of a side of WW2 that I had not heard of before – the journey of the the Polish II Corps or ‘Anders Army’. Many were first taken by the invading Russians and placed in the Gulag of Siberia. When the political tides turned they … Read more
Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/3EGEBJv Jim Bridger was one of the original trailblazers of the west. He lived from 1804-1881 and his life intersected with many key elements, individuals, and groups in US history. The book started slow and I almost didn’t continue listening to it, but I’m glad I did. After detailing as much as could … Read more
Paperback: https://amzn.to/4l185SS Kindle: https://amzn.to/4iIyQJQ In a world where social media shapes identities, influences emotions, and fuels controversy, Heart and Scroll calls Christians to anchor their identity in Christ. Heart and Scroll explores how biblical wisdom applies to our online lives, offering practical guidance on navigating social media with purpose, integrity, and Christlikeness. With insightful lessons on … Read more
Last Sunday, March 16th, we had 3/16 Sunday and focused the whole day on John 3:16. There are, it seems, endless messages from that single verse. Sidlow Baxter wrote an excellent book based on that verse – On 3/16 Sunday morning we highlighted the power of God’s love [I’m aware of the argument that “so” … Read more
Scripture: Genesis 43:11-14Key Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6 – “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Jacob had a long history of relying on his own schemes rather than trusting in God. He lied to his faither … Read more
Scripture: Genesis 43:18-25Key Verse: Isaiah 26:3 – “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.” Jacob and eleven of his sons were afraid because they did not trust God. That distrust of God led to being dominated by fear. Joseph’s brothers were overwhelmed by fear … Read more
God Does Not Want Us to be controlled by Fear (II Timothy 1:7; I John 4:18) The Fear of the Lord is not a terror that causes us to run and tremble but is a reverential respect, a holy, humble reverential affection. What we fear has a power over us and can control us. An … Read more
Scripture: Genesis 43:1-14Key Verse: Psalm 56:3 – “What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.” When we allow our fears to overwhelm us we put fear in control of our lives. Jacob’s life was marked by seasons of faith and seasons of fear. In Genesis 43, we see him paralyzed by fear—delaying the … Read more