I’ve picked up a lot of good books by reading the recommendations of others. In order to pay that forward, here are the five books that I most enjoyed reading this year, along with a couple honorable mention selections. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did! Honorable Mention: Make Your […]
Philip Yancey may be the most gifted writer in Christian literature today. His writing is well-informed, crisp and clean. So, when he tackles an issue like grace, you know it’s going to be done well. I wish this book could be required reading for all Christians. The timely message of grace and it’s place in […]
I avoided this book for a long time. I thought the title seemed a bit too shallow and maybe even manipulative. Yep, I literally judged the book by it’s cover. I’m really glad I gave it a chance. Written over 70 years ago, How To Win Friends And Influence People is a engaging book packed […]
I’m drawn to humility. I consider it perhaps the most noble character attribute of all. While Johnny Cash (JR) didn’t exhibit a great deal of humility throughout most of his life, his autobiography drips with it. Cash tells his story plainly with just enough detail to paint a vivid picture of his life without incriminating […]
Intelligent, accessible, and compassionate aren’t always words that come to mind when considering discussions on science and the Bible, but all are true of John Lennox’s “Seven Days That Divide The World”. Lennox addresses the way the Bible and scientific discoveries coincide to paint a full picture of man’s beginning. I stumbled upon the book […]
In our current day, when political figures seem larger than life, loved and hated, but never ignored, Theodore Roosevelt would be a superstar. A sickly child, Roosevelt fought to become everything he thought a man should be. Brash but intelligent, Roosevelt climbed the ranks quickly to become the youngest president at that time. Theodore Rex […]
This small book is written in question and answer format, with Pope Francis answering the questions of a Vatican reporter. The topics range from the history of the church to its future. Pope Francis shares stories from his past in ministry as well as his hopes for the future of the church. It is a […]
Keller’s book is the most complete book on prayer I’ve ever read. As you read, you quickly realize that Keller is a great deal smarter than you’ll ever be. His humility and skill in communicating, however, make his books readable and accessible. Prayer discusses the theology of prayer, it’s history and importance, and also includes […]
The Vance family story is equal parts tragedy and inspiration. Vance paints a clear picture of the struggles of many impoverished rural Americans. Having grown up in a small town in western N.C., there were many parts of the book that rang painfully true. It’s difficult to accurately describe the people we love. Most of […]