Finished reading: The Preeminent Christ by Paul Washer 📚

I’m always thankful to read a primer on essential doctrine that is devotional rather than dry and stirs the heart to worship. A bonus is the wealth of hand-selected quotes on the subject from throughout church history.

Finished reading: Finally Free by Heath Lambert 📚 This is one of the best books I’ve read on this topic—full of practical help and solid biblical wisdom, which is often missing from similar books. It will be one of the first books I recommend going forward.

Finished reading: Your God Is Too Small by J.B. Phillips 📚 While I had a few minor criticisms this was, over all, stirring and thought provoking. A worthwhile read for both believers and skeptics.

Finished reading: Ancient Wisdom for the Care of Souls by Coleman Ford & Shawn Wilhite 📚 The book was slow to click for me; however, I enjoyed the later chapters more. In all, it’s a worthwhile read for the many nuggets of pastoral wisdom, and a good intro to the benefits of reading the Fathers.

Finished reading: Deacons by Matt Smethurst 📚 A helpful and solidly Biblical introduction to, or refresher on the office of deacon in the local church.

Finished reading: The Reluctant King by Sarah Bradford 📚 Although the author gives too much detail occasionally about peripheral events this is overall an excellent biography for anyone interested in it’s subject.

Finished reading: Triumphing Over Sinful Fear by John Flavel An easy read as Puritan writers go, and full of good reminders and Biblical comfort.📚

This Sunday is the first Sunday of the Advent season. 🕯️ This year I’m using the reading plan from O Come, O Come, Emmanuel by Jonathan Gibson 📚 The book is an excellent resource for advent, but you can also just use the reading plan. I’m a day late posting this as the plan actually began yesterday.

Finished reading: Growing Downward by Nick Thompson

I was surprised by how consistently good this book was all the way through. It is definitely one of the top books I’ve read this year.📚

Currently reading: Precious Remedies Against Satan’s Devices by Thomas Brooks 📚 This has been on my list for a long time and I’m finally getting around to it.