B. B. Warfield warned busy theological students in his The Religious Life of a Theological Student, “There is no mistake more terrible than to suppose that activity in Christian work can take the place of depth of Christian affections” (The Religious Life of a Theological Student /The Master’s Perspective on Pastoral Ministry, page 27). “Activity, [...]
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We have many Marthas, but where are the Marys?
Posted: February 7, 2012 in Book Reviews, Spiritual DisciplinesTags: B. B. Warfield, prayer closet, religious exercises, spiritual disciplines, The Religious Life of Theological Students, theological students
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Review: The Religious Life of Theological Students by Benjamin B. Warfield, Part 1
Posted: February 4, 2012 in Book Reviews, Spiritual DisciplinesTags: B. B. Warfield, Cotton Mather, J. Gresham Machen, Princeton Theological Seminary, The Religious Life of Theological Students, Westminster Seminary
Benjamin Breckinridge Warfield (1851-1921) was professor of theology at Princeton Theological Seminary from 1887-1921. Warfield is considered the last of the great Princeton theologians before the split in 1929 that formed Westminster Seminary under the leadership of J. Gresham Machen. I am reviewing a message he delivered to pastoral students at the Autumn Conference of Princeton Theological Seminary on October 4, [...]
Book Review of Fusion: Turning First-Time Guests into Fully-Engaged Members of Your Church by Nelson Searcy
Posted: November 22, 2011 in Book ReviewsTags: and first time guest., assimilation system, Church Assimilation, Fusion: Turning First-Time Guests into Fully-Engaged Members of Your Churc, journey church, Nelson Searcy, positive first impression, romans 12
This is a book about assimilation by a pastor and church who have walked the walk. Nelson Searcy founded his church The Journey Church in New York City from scratch in 2002 and now have over 1000 members. What is and why is assimilation important? Searcy defines assimilation: “Assimilation is the process used to encourage [...]
Book Review of The Total Money Make Over (Chapter Three: Debt Myths) Part 2
Posted: September 28, 2011 in Book ReviewsTags: american bankruptcy institute, and career field., car check, CardTrack, Dave Ramsey, fixed rate loan, money makeover, The Total Money Makeover
Ramsey says again that debt is not a tool; it is a method to make banks wealthy, not you. The borrower truly slave to the lender. 9. Myth: You should get a credit card to build your credit. Truth: You won’t use credit with your Total Money Makeover, except maybe for a mortgage, and you [...]
Book Review of The Total Money Makeover (Chapter 3: Debt Myths: Debt Is (Not) a Tool) Part 1
Posted: September 23, 2011 in Book ReviewsTags: Cash Advances, Dave Ramsey's The Total Money Makerover, etc, National Auto Dealers Association, Ninety days same as cash, Payday Loans, Smart Money
Dave Ramsey has heard it said that if you tell a lie often enough, loudly enough, and long enough, the myth will become accepted as a fact. Ramsey believes the financial and banking industries have successfully propagandized the following myths often, loudly, and long enough that they now are the American way of thinking. In [...]
“Even a Turkey can Fly in a Tornado” Book Review of The Total Money Makeover
Posted: September 10, 2011 in Book ReviewsTags: 2008 recession, Dave Ramsey's The Total Money Makerover, Fannie Mae, Getting out of debt, John Maxwell, Subprime mortgage crisis, Warren Buffett
Dave Ramsey makes this comment, “even a turkey can fly in a tornado” in introducing his best seller The Total Money Makeover. He is describing the problem of greed. People buy stuff just because the money is available. This was part of the problem in the economic downturn in 2008. Here is what Dave Ramsey calls [...]
Preaching with Fire by John R. W. Stott
Posted: September 2, 2011 in Book ReviewsTags: Charles Sprugeon, D. L. Moody, David Hume, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, G. Campbell Morgan, George Whitefield, John R. W. Stott, Richard Baxter
“Nothing is more nauseating to contemporary youth than hypocrisy, and nothing more attractive than sincerity.” With those piercing words, Stott launches his attack against hypocrisy and half-heartedness.This is my book review of John Stott’s Between Two Worlds (Chapter 7: Sincerity and Earnestness). How can a preacher be sincere: “he means what he says when in [...]
Book Review of John Stott’s Between Two Worlds (Chapter 6: Preparing Sermons)
Posted: August 20, 2011 in Book ReviewsTags: Between Two Worlds: The Art of Preaching in the Twentieth Century, Charles Spurgeon, City Temple Church, E. D. Hirsch, G. Campbell Morgan, J. H. Jowett's The Preacher: His Life and Work, John R. W. Stott, Jon Bolin, Joseph Parker, Richard Baxtor
The great preachers who have influenced their generation have all borne witness to the need for conscientious preparation. Stott identifies 6 steps most preachers must pass through to prepare a sermon. I just read a brief biography of Stott by Jon Bolin which is helpful in understanding Stott’s writings and his preaching. 1. Choose Your [...]
Book Review of John Stott’s Between Two Worlds (Chapter Five: The Call to Study)
Posted: August 12, 2011 in Book ReviewsTags: Al Mohler, Alexander MacLaren, Billy Graham, Charles Spurgeon, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, G. Campbell Morgan, John R. W. Stott, Joseph Parker, Westminster Chapel
Spurgeon captured the essence of Stott’s chapter 5, “He who ceases to learn has ceased to teach. He who no longer sows in the study will no more reap in the pulpit.” This chapter is the call to study both worlds (the world of Bible authors and Bible readers) to connect to our generation. Stott [...]
