Enjoyed reading about one of the best, toughest and most-hated baseball players in MLB history. He came of age in the dead-ball era and hated that it ended with the advent of live balls and home runs. He thought Ruth ruined the game. Interestingly, after he retired he became a wealthy man just through shrewd […]
Classic of the faith. This should be in every believer’s library. The book is NOT a quick read. The concepts are enormously deep and you’ll be amazed at the level of insight and how one man can come up with such thoughts. Definitely a book to re-read periodically. His basic premise is that there is […]
Did you know that ‘prodigal’ does NOT mean ‘straying’ or ‘apostate’? Prodigal actually means “spendthrift” or “foolishly generous.” The Prodigal Son was so-called because he blew his inheritance on partying and foolish living. Hence the title of this book – our God is actually prodigal when it comes to us. The neat part of this […]
Just about anything by McCullough is good. The book is just as it sounds – everything having to do with the beginning of the country in 1776. All of McCullough’s books are incredibly researched and compelling to read. You learn a ton and enjoy doing it.
Keller does a really good job of laying out the apologetic for the existence of God. As a believer you should read this book so you can give an account of what you believe and why (I Pet 3:15). This is really a book that every non-believer should read, but it’s tough to get someone […]
If you saw my review of the Clapton book, the same holds true of this one. I really like reading about music greats. And since I really like Cash’s music AND since Cash – in his later years – was a believer (or at least it appears that was true and he claimed it), I […]
I should confess that I really like rock-star biographies (if I would’ve had talent of any kind and grew up a totally different person, I’d love to be a rock star). And even though I typically stay away from autobiographies, this was a good read. Clapton doesn’t take himself too seriously and you don’t get […]
Book is about 1977 in New York and details a mayoral race, the Yankees pursuit of their first World Series since the early 60s (and all the feuding that went along with it), the Son of Sam killings, a blackout, and various other things going on in a wild year. The title comes from Howard Cosell’s […]
The best book on prayer I’ve ever read. If you want inspiration toward a vibrant prayer life and a plan to achieve it, this is a book you must read. And it’s a book to read multiple times over your life. If you’re a parent, it’s a tremendous inspiration to praying for your kids. Can’t […]
If you want a book that challenges EVERYTHING you think about money and want to be swayed from a western mindset, read this book. I didn’t agree with everything in it, but it certainly makes you think and makes you evaluate why you do what you do.
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