Category: Book Reviews

  • Book Review: Sex and the Supremacy of Christ

    One of the top news stories of September 2004 revolved around the actions of civil servants in California and Massachusetts performing same-sex unions. That same month, Desiring God was preparing for their annual conference. 2004’s theme? Sex and the Supremacy of Christ. John Piper, Ben Patterson, David Powlison, Al Mohler, Jr., Mark Dever, Michael Lawrence,…

  • Book Review: Redemptive Suffering

    Redemptive Suffering: Lessons Learned from the Garden of Gethsemane by Leslie Montgomery Leslie Montgomery is no stranger to suffering. Not only does she counsel others through their trials as member of the American Association of Christian Counselors, her life is marked by several difficult trials of her own. Redemptive Suffering: Lessons Learned from the Garden…

  • Book Review: The Mommy Survival Guide: Making the Most of the Mommy Years by Barbara Curtis

    Motherhood is full of difficulties. We mommies have good days and not-so-good days. On the good days, I praise God and give myself a little pat on the back. However, it is on those not-so-good days that I need a friend to come along side to encourage me, help me find a solution, and/or offer…

  • Book Review: Fool’s Gold by John MacArthur

    In the mid-1800s, thousands of miners headed west in search of gold and all that it promised. As these men set about digging, they learned that not everything that looked like gold was real gold. Those miners with the most experience could tell the difference between real gold and iron pyrite rather easily, with just…

  • Book Review: Elizabeth Prentiss ‘More Love to Thee’ by Sharon James

    I first read Elizabeth Prentiss’ most famous work, Stepping Heavenward, about 10 years ago during the fall semester of my junior year of college. The main character, Katy, exemplifies a woman of noble character who cares for her family, loves Jesus, and is passionate in her pursuit to be more holy. Not only did this…