Read&Repeat
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Refreshment for the Soul: A Year of Daily Devotional Readings from the ‘Heavenly Doctor’ – Richard Sibbes
Though I have not read much of the Puritans, I have always heard great things about Richard Sibbes and his many writings. The Puritan pool is vast and deep, and this is the reason why I loved this volume so much. David MacKinnon, who is a pastor himself for over forty years, presents this daily… Continue reading
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Matthew: Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary – Charles L. Quarles
One of the latest contributions to the Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary (EBTC) is the Gospel of Matthew by Charles Quarles. I believe this is the first one released on one of the Gospels, and it is definitely worth investing in for any student of the Word! Easily one of the most valuable parts of this… Continue reading
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Salvation to the Ends of the Earth: A Biblical Theology of Missions – Andreas J. Kostenberger
Tracing the theme of mission across the entire story of the Bible is a daunting task, yet so helpful for the church to understand God’s heartbeat for his creation. In this 2nd edition, Kostenberger shows how mission is the force behind the movement we see in the Bible, from the very beginning of Genesis 3… Continue reading
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Every Leaf, Line, and Letter: Evangelicals and the Bible from the 1730s to the Present – Edited by Timothy Larson
The Bible has always been central to evangelicalism, though history shows that this biblicism was not always positively biblical. In this collection of historical studies, many theologians and historians dig deeper into the many uses that evangelicals have had of the Bible from the 1730s until present day. The unique thing about this book is… Continue reading
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Truly, Truly, I Say to You: Meditations on the Words of Jesus from the Gospel of John – Adam Ramsey
The subtitle of this book says it all. The Gospel of John is my favorite Gospel because of the unique passages that we find there. The “I Am” statements from Jesus give us an incredible glimpse into the character and love of our Lord and Savior. Ramsey brings us 42 short devotional chapters looking at… Continue reading
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Flash Theology: A Visual Guide to Knowing and Enjoying God More -Jenny Randle & Brayden Brookshier
Theology matters. Yet the art and study of theology has been viewed as a luxury for the scholar, when it really ought to be the daily pursuit of every Christian and the desire of our hearts: to know God and enjoy Him more! This beautiful book accomplishes many goals in one. Jenny Randle and Brayden… Continue reading
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The Songs of a Warrior – Saul and David: A Retelling – Katy Morgan
Who is going to be God’s King? In this imaginative retelling of the story of David, Saul, Jonathan, and Michal found in the books of 1 and 2 Samuel, Katy Morgan wonderfully brings out themes of hope, trust, difficulty, and friendship for younger readers. Aimed at a middle-grade level (8-13), it is a story that… Continue reading
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Reading for the Love of God: How to Read as a Spiritual Practice – Jessica Hooten Wilson
We love reading and we love books. So naturally we were drawn to this new book by Wilson written for the purpose of learning how to read for the love of God as a spiritual practice. Reading is a fun and rewarding exercise, but Wilson shows us even further how reading can and ought to… Continue reading
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The Medieval Mind of C. S. Lewis: How Great Books Shaped a Great Mind – Jason M. Baxter
Lewis is most known for his fictional and fantasy works with the Chronicles of Narnia being at the top of the list by a stretch. His works on the Christian life and apologetics are also popularly known and have impacted many in the church. But there is more to the mind of Lewis than what… Continue reading
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Sheltering Mercy & Endless Grace: Prayers Inspired by the Psalms – Ryan Whitaker Smith & Dan Wilt
The Psalms have historically been the most popular of the biblical books for many reasons. We see pure and raw emotion, worship, honest questions, and most of all praise to the One who deserves it all. These two volumes of prayers inspired by the Psalms are such great tools to use to rediscover these songs… Continue reading
About Me
An English diarist and naval administrator. I served as administrator of the Royal Navy and Member of Parliament. I had no maritime experience, but I rose to be the Chief Secretary to the Admiralty under both King Charles II and King James II through patronage, diligence, and my talent for administration.
Recent Posts
- Refreshment for the Soul: A Year of Daily Devotional Readings from the ‘Heavenly Doctor’ – Richard Sibbes
- Matthew: Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary – Charles L. Quarles
- Salvation to the Ends of the Earth: A Biblical Theology of Missions – Andreas J. Kostenberger
- Every Leaf, Line, and Letter: Evangelicals and the Bible from the 1730s to the Present – Edited by Timothy Larson
- Truly, Truly, I Say to You: Meditations on the Words of Jesus from the Gospel of John – Adam Ramsey