Book Reviews

There are some books that you read, finish, and move on. And then there are books that you read and feel profoundly thankful were written. For me, Forward in the Face of Fear: My Life for Christ in the Muslim World by Edgar Feghaly is in the second category.

Over the years, the Lord has used biographies to strengthen my faith and encourage my effort. Thus, biographies always have a place on my upcoming reading list.

This book has helped me so much. I have not only read it but have had the privilege of teaching through it. I appreciate the author’s honest, Biblical approach.

This book offers a perspective few have written from—a Christian who was once involved in the Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) movement and has since changed his beliefs on music.

This book is a collection of 19 full-length sermons by Charles Spurgeon all based upon Scripture texts that have to do with farming.

Good, strong, faithful churches in our day are increasingly being enticed away from the foundation of Scripture. In an effort to draw a crowd, they are actually being drawn into the crowd.

For those of you who have not had a chance to read Tedd Tripp’s excellent book on child rearing, I would encourage you to put it at the top of your list.

The deacons who serve our church have been a help to me—and to our entire church family—beyond what words can describe.

What do you love? What consumes your heart and your life? Whatever your answer—this is your passion.

I’ve always appreciated the fervor for soulwinning, passion for Bible study, heart for Christian growth that D.L. Moody communicates in his writing.

Taylor points church leaders to the tremendous benefits of a well-designed Sunday school program in the local church.

These ladies are just like you and me, but we can learn what set them apart to be special instruments that God could use to awaken people spiritually in their day and time.

I love soulwinning! It is not something I feel I am good at, but I have learned that the more you go the more fruit you will have. I love the quote by Dr. Curtis Hutson, “The only alternative to soulwinning is disobedience to God.”

For 30 years I have prayed that someone would write a full biography of Missionary Bob Hughes. It was through this man that many missionaries, including myself, surrendered to go to the mission field. I believe the best way to introduce this book is by sharing the following email I sent to Bro. Roark after receiving a copy of the book.

The story of Bill Borden will touch your heart and challenge you. I had read stories about him and had even given illustrations about him, but I had never read his full biography.