Books I Finished Reading In 2008

Adler, Mortimer J. & Charles Van Doren – How To Read A Book: The Classic Guide to Intelligent Reading(G)(346pgs) This was a helpful book but I probably could of given it a better reading, I found much of it helpful but it will be difficult to apply much of it but I see how it could be really good for people to read like they teach to read in this book.

 

Anyabwile, Thabiti M. – What Is A Healthy Church Member? (G) (120pgs) This book is short but very helpful and would be a great book to have members read and maybe study as a small group or as a church together.

 

Barnes, Peter – Open Your Mouth for The Dumb: Abortion and the Christian (G)(28pgs) This is a great booklet for understanding some about abortion and its background and how a Christian ought to view it.  It shows that the scriptures are not silent on this topic.  I would highly recommend it especially since it says so much clearly in a short work.

 

Bennett, Arthur – The Valley Of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions(G) (223pgs) This is a great book to use for devotions.  Seeing how these men prayed is a neat experience.  There are some great parts that just stir you up and help you to focus on Jesus.

 

Ensor, John – Doing Things Right in Matters of the Heart (G)(160pgs)  This is a great book on biblical relationships.  It hits a lot on the different roles of men and women and gives a lot of great practical examples.  Great for preparing for marriage and I would think even for married couples.

 

George, Timothy – The New American Commentary vol. 30 Galatians (G) (443pgs) This was not a boring read but a rather devotional commentary.  I learned a lot and enjoyed reading this book.

 

Harris, Joshua – Stop Dating The Church: Fall in Love With The Family of God (G) (129pgs) (great book for getting thinking about the importance of the church with a few things to look for in a healthy church)

 

Harris, Joshua – Sex is not the problem (lust is): Sexual Purity in a Lust-Saturated World (G) (182pgs) (great book on sexual sin.  Really helpful for understanding this and how the Gospel relates and practical wisdom for dealing with this sin.)

 

Harvey, Dave – When Sinners Say “I Do” : Discovering the Power of the Gospel for Marriage (G) (189pgs)

 

Hulse, Erroll – The Story of The Puritans: Who were they? What did they accomplish? Why should we listen to them today? (G) (30pgs) (Chapel Library www.mountzion.org) This was a nice little short history of the puritans more than anything, at the beginning it also gives reasons why the puritans are relevant to us today which were convincing reasons.  This made the puritans even more interesting to me and helped me with my history.  The puritans were always a minority but what a powerful witness to how God can work through a small group of men. I recommend this booklet.

 

Metzger, Will – Tell the Truth: The Whole Gospel, to the Whole Person, by Whole People; A Training Manual on the Message &Methods of God-Centered Witnessing (G) (259pgs) (really good book that encourages, motivates, and gives solid practical instruction.  The appendixes are very helpful, this can be read alone or for a group study, has study questions.  Very helpful book)

 

Owen, John (Edited by Kelly M. Kapic and Justin Taylor) – Overcoming Sin and Temptation: Three Classic Works (G) (407 pgs) (very difficult read but some really solid material)

 

Wells, David F. – The Bleeding of The Evangelical Church (G) (13pgs) (insightful)