Review: The Sovereignty of God
The Sovereignty of God by Arthur W. Pink
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book caused quite a controversy when it was first published and I suppose it still does. This book is a treasure to me as it opened a new view of God and His Word. It deals with one of the most vital aspects of the Godhood of God–sovereignty. Is God sovereign, is really asking, is He God? What does it mean for God to be God? Who is really in control? Who has supreme authority and power?
I highly recommend it. Read along with your Bible and watch how the sovereign supremacy is seen throughout the entire Scriptures.
Review: The Old Man and the Sea
The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Fantastic read. Hemingway is so much lauded for his sparse prose, I have frankly avoided his work. This is my only sampling of his work thus far and some call it his best. Whether Hemingway’s best or not, I cannot say. But I do know that I thoroughly enjoyed it.
I suppose some would think it a tragedy and find it unfulfilling. It seemed to me that Santiago was satisfied with his victory in the end and so was I.
Review: Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations
Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations by Alex Harris
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Alex and Brett Harris have a message for their generation:
"Most People don’t expect you to understand what we’re going to tell you in this book. And even if you understand, they don’t expect you to care. And eve if you care, they don’t expect you to do anything about it. And even if you do something about it, they don’t expect it to last. We do."
Their powerful message is captured in these words and put succinctly in the title: Do Hard Things. They are spreading the message of “A teenage rebellion against low expectations.” The Harris brothers are challenging and exhorting their generation to rise above the ridiculously low expectations the world has for the average teenager.
This book is filled with real life examples of young people doing hard things and in ways small and large refusing the norms of society and accomplishing great things. Their focus is not just to do things that are hard, but to do worthy things that are hard.
This book is primarily written to teens, but all ages will benefit from this message. Adults also shrink back from right and worthy things because they are hard. I enthusiastically recommend this book.
Review: Mercies of a Covenant God, an Account of Some of the Lord’S Dealings in Providence and Grace with John Warburton. Together with an Account of the Author’S Last Days
Mercies of a Covenant God, an Account of Some of the Lord’S Dealings in Providence and Grace with John Warburton. Together with an Account of the Author’S Last Days by John Warburton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
John Warburton was a poor weaver who became a Christian and was called into the Gospel ministry. He lived contemporary with such giants as Gadsby and Huntington. This is a personal account of the wonderful works of God in the life John Warburton. Pastor’s will be surprised at how often they can identify with Warburton in his trials and all will benefit from reading it. I have read this book a few times and most recently we did it as a family read-aloud. I highly recommend it.
Review: Leepike Ridge
Leepike Ridge by N.D. Wilson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Wilson’s first with Random House and a really fun read. This is a great story, told well, that will interest young and old. We did this as a family read-aloud and had a lot of fun with it. I recommend it.
