June 01, 2009

Jesus

I have just finished reading a great study on the deity of Jesus Christ that has moved me devotionally, stimulated me intellectually, and challenged me.... (Click here to read this post.)
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May 22, 2007

Pithy History

One reason I enjoy reading Will Durant: it’s pithy history. See the quote below. Two years later [after the Treaty of Troyes] Henry V died.... (Click here to read this post.)
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March 30, 2007

The Rise of Evangelicalism - A Book Review

Title: The Rise of Evangelicalism Author: Mark Noll Publisher: IVP Number of pages: 330 Purchased: IVB bookclub, January 2006 ($0.20 promotional price) Recommended by:.... (Click here to read this post.)
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March 02, 2007

Elizabeth Prentiss

Title: Elizabeth Prentiss: ‘More Love to Thee’ Author: Sharon James Publisher: The Banner of Truth Trust Pages: 232 (including extensive end notes) Purchased: CVBBS;.... (Click here to read this post.)
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August 09, 2006

Theologies

Ok, is there anybody out there that reads theologies? Years ago, Dr. Ernest Pickering counseled me to mark my missionary career by reading 10 pages.... (Click here to read this post.)
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August 08, 2006

You Can’t Fool God

This is the title of a good little book. You Can’t fool God by Peter Jeffery is another good product of Evangelical Press. It’s an.... (Click here to read this post.)
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January 17, 2006

Brothers, We Are Not Professionals

A Book Review by Tim Bixby Title: Brothers, We are NOT Professionals Author: John Piper Publisher: Broadman & Holman Publishers Tim’s Rating: 3 Stars.... (Click here to read this post.)
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January 13, 2006

End of the Spear

For an excellent, thought-provoking, and disturbing article on the upcoming movie, The End of the Spear, which recounts the story of Nate Saint, read Jason.... (Click here to read this post.)
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October 27, 2005

Book Review and Interviews

I just want you to know about a book review and a couple of interviews. Nope! Not my book, nor interviews by me or of.... (Click here to read this post.)
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August 12, 2005

1776

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June 16, 2005

More of Tim’s Reading: Why Small Groups?

Another helpful book review from my brother, Tim Bixby, pastor of Cleveland Park Bible Church in Spartanburg, SC. [ Read Tim Bixby’s review of Why.... (Click here to read this post.)
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June 03, 2005

Tim’s Reading

We all should read for ourselves. But who doesn’t like a helpful review every now and then? Tim Bixby is pastor of Cleveland Park Bible.... (Click here to read this post.)
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March 18, 2005

Tim’s Thoughts

Tim Bixby is pastor of Cleveland Park Bible Church in Spartanburg, SC. He is also my brother. Tim often has good insights that help me.... (Click here to read this post.)
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March 16, 2005

Teach Me to Pray

When Grace Comes Alive: Living Through the Lord’s Prayer Terry L. Johnson 252 pages. Christian Focus Publications, reprint 2005 The adage that you can’t judge.... (Click here to read this post.)
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March 10, 2004

Hard to Believe

He’s done it again. John MacArthur’s Hard to Believe: the High Cost and Infinite Value of Following Jesus (Nelson, 2003) is a must-read — especially.... (Click here to read this post.)
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August 22, 2003

The Necessity of Biographies

I would urge you, my friends, to read biographies of choice servants of God. I do not think it is a stretch to use Hebrews.... (Click here to read this post.)
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