Category Archives: Christian Books

To Die is Gain: Foxe’s Book of Martyrs

Posted on February 12, 2018 by

Foxe’s Book of Martyrs by John Foxe A History of the Lives, Suffering and Triumphant Deaths of the Early Christian and the Protestant Martyrs “This is a book that will never die, so long as men love and serve our … Continue reading →

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Strenghthening What Remains: God’s Smuggler

Posted on February 5, 2018 by

God’s Smuggler by Brother Andrew with John and Elizabeth Sherrill “Awake and strengthen what remains and is on the point of death” (Rev. 3:2)…Could it be that God was speaking [these words] to me right now, telling me that my … Continue reading →

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A New New Year’s Challenge: Learn a Catechism!

Posted on December 30, 2017 by

Happy 2018 Everyone! Every year at this time, I typically challenge my readers to consider reading through the entire Bible during the coming year. As I’ve said before, the Bible is not a book that is meant to be read … Continue reading →

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‘Tis the Season – to Try a Little Dickens!

Posted on December 21, 2017 by

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens “Who can listen to objections regarding such a book as this? It seems to me a national benefit, and to every man or woman who reads it, a personal kindness.” – William M. Thackeray on … Continue reading →

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God’s Plan of Redemption, From Start to Finish: Better than the Beginning

Posted on November 27, 2017 by

Better than the Beginning: Creation in Biblical Perspective by Dr. Richard Barcellos “God brought Adam into a covenantal relationship with Him at his creation… But he violated God’s covenant. He sinned. He transgressed God’s law…[as a result] Adam got kicked … Continue reading →

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The First Thanksgiving: The Back Story

Posted on November 16, 2017 by

Of Plimoth Plantation by William Bradford “In this precious volume…is told the noble, simple story ‘of Plimoth Plantation.’ In the midst of suffering and privation and anxiety the pious hand of William Bradford here set down in ample detail the … Continue reading →

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