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The Pastor Recommends – Great Books Published in 2008 that I Wish the People of Peace Would Read.

Posted on December 11, 2008 by admin

Please consider reading the following short list of books that were published in 2008. I believe that they would help you grow in worship, faith, and service. If you want to see my copy of any of these books simply … Continue reading →

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Jesus Christ brings us grace and peace…..and makes us strong, brave, and humble

Posted on October 25, 2008 by admin

The following devotion is from a book entitled  Five minutes a Day with Luther. You can download a free copy of this book in PDF format or order a hard cover version by clicking HERE. This selection reminds us that … Continue reading →

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Jesus at the Center

Posted on October 21, 2008 by admin

Being a Lutheran is truly all about Jesus. The entire sinful world is loved by Jesus. God saves us through the life, suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus. The Holy Spirit creates faith by showing us Jesus. In baptism, we … Continue reading →

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The Pastor Recommends – Lost in the Middle: Mid-Life and the Grace of God

Posted on October 8, 2008 by admin

It is not often that I will give a positive  review of a book that I have not finished yet but Paul David Tripp’s book Lost in the Middle is an exception. I have found myself skipping ahead in this … Continue reading →

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The Pastor Recommends: Stand: A Call for the Endurance of the Saints

Posted on September 22, 2008 by admin

The book description from the Crossway web site: Many people seek to better their lives by leaving, changing, swapping, or modifying their commitments. But God’s Word holds up a beautiful value that, while difficult, leads to deep satisfaction and great … Continue reading →

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The Pastor Recommends: Game Day For the Glory of God: A Guide For Athletes, Fans, and Wannabes

Posted on September 19, 2008 by admin

So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31  Does God actually care about how the Waterford high School football team, the Badgers, or  the Packers are doing this … Continue reading →

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The Pastor Recommends: A Book You’ll Actually Read – On the Old Testament

Posted on August 30, 2008 by admin

One of the more provocative preachers around today is Mark Driscoll, pastor of Mars Hill Church in Seattle. He has recently written an interesting and very readable introduction to the Old Testament  in the A Book You Will Actually Read … Continue reading →

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The Pastor Recommends: The Big Picture Story Bible

Posted on August 24, 2008 by admin

From the description on the Crossways Books website: No child is too young to begin learning about the greatest love story of all—God’s love for his people, as portrayed in the Bible. David R. Helm and Gail Schoonmaker collaborate to … Continue reading →

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The Pastor Recommends: The Peacemaker a Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict (3rd edition) by Ken Sande

Posted on August 21, 2008 by admin

Jesus Said: Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Matthew 5:9 The Peacemaker is a book that has been around for awhile and has earned an excellent reputation as a manual for resolving conflicts in … Continue reading →

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The Pastor Recommends – On the New Testament by Mark Driscoll

Posted on August 20, 2008 by admin

One of the more provocative preachers around today is Mark Driscoll, pastor of Mars Hill Church in Seattle. He has recently written an interesting and very readable introduction to the New Testament  in the A Book You Will Actually Read … Continue reading →

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The Pastor Recommends: The Hope of Glory: 100 Daily Meditations on Colossians by Sam Storms

Posted on August 8, 2008 by admin

“A collection of 100 daily meditations on Paul’s letter to the Colossians designed to deepen one’s knowledge and enjoyment of the glory and greatness of Christ” by Dr. Sam Storms the president of Enjoying God Ministries. I have found this … Continue reading →

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The Pastor Recommends ..When Sinners Say “I Do”: Discovering the Power of the Gospel for Marriage

Posted on July 17, 2008 by admin

I read a lot of books on marriage and one of the best I have ever come across is the recently published work by Dave Harvey entitled When Sinners Say “I Do”: Discovering the Power of the Gospel for Marriage. … Continue reading →

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Tim Keller on the Reasons for God

Posted on March 28, 2008 by admin

Tim Keller visits Google’s Mountain View, CA, headquarters to discuss his book, The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skeptism. This event took place on March 5, 2008, as part of the Authors@Google series. Keller is a master … Continue reading →

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