Book Reviews

Strategic books chosen by CEP staff.

As Good As It Gets

Clark presents his commentary in the form of daily devotions, breaking the song into fifty days of guiding us through human emotions we face in life and relationships. The author speaks of the beauty and passion found in the pages while seeking to discover the meaning it has for all of life.

Giving Up Gimmicks: Reclaiming Youth Ministry From An Entertainment Culture

“The aim of this book has been to offer a plea for youth pastors, youth leaders, and parents to reclaim or (possibly) to discover a model of youth ministry focused on the Word of God, prayer, sacraments, service and grace-centered community.” Interspersed throughout the book are real life youth ministry examples and practical applications for the youth program in your church.

True Enlightenment, From Natural Chance to Personal Creator

This first of a two volume set should be on the reading list of every Christian, especially living at a time when modern science, while having accomplished good things, operates from a humanistic philosophy that has taken it away from the truth of God in many many instances. Written well, and very readable, it covers a great amount of material that will serve as an invaluable resource. 

Salvation Belongs To The Lord

While Salvation Belongs to The Lord is unique as it challenges those engaged in full-time teaching and preaching, it is very readable for others in the church. It is an introduction to systematic theology. Before you disregard it as just another theology book, remember from Frame’s other books, he views theology as life and life as theology.

The Doctrine of the Christian Life

If there is one book that you should possess, read, study, use as background resource for preaching and teaching on the Christian life, this is the book. As the title suggests, this book deals with Christian ethics. There is the normative perspective, followed by the cultural or situational perspective, followed by the existential perspective, all referring to our daily living the Christian life.

3 DVD Studies: H2O – A Journey of Faith; Not a Fan; The Easter Experience

Three series; each is narrated by Kyle Idleman. Not a Fan is for the church audience. H2O is crafted for viewing by non-Christians. The Easter Experience is the church.

 

 

 

Prayers of the Bible: Equipping Women to Call on God in Truth

This book invites you to enter into the prayers of our Lord and his saints grasping the privilege we have of coming with praise and scriptural requests before a gracious and loving Father who is also our Almighty God.  

The Sky Is Not Falling: Living Fearlessly in These Turbulent Times

Christians are to know the Word, know the world, and growing out of that knowledge, know how to combat the forces that are taking our culture downward. At present, if we are alert and equipped, we can understand the issues and get involved in every area of life, seeking to be salt and light.  And if the church is fulfilling its role in discipling the people, we can hope to see the influence return.

Forever: Why You Can’t Live Without It

The tyranny of the urgent has become our lifestyle; forever has been stolen and we struggle to live without this vital perspective. The here and now overwhelm us or we do not believe there is life after death; therefore, we don’t think about forever. If you are searching for help living in a broken world with broken people, this is a book you definitely should read.

Union With Christ: In Scripture, History, and Theology

For one wanting to understand more about the history of salvation, how it is accomplished and applied, and for those struggling between the Lutheran view and the Calvinistic view of the subject, this book appears in good timing. It will be a good reference for you as you think about, teach, and preach about salvation and our relationship to the Triune God.

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