The Duties of Parents by J.C. Ryle: A Review (And It Is Free)
A review of J.C. Ryle's 38-page Victorian booklet on parenting: seventeen duties, one uncomfortable argument, and it is public domain.
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The Luckiest Man by John R. Paine and Seth Haines: A Review
A review of John Paine's memoir of seventeen years with ALS: where the title comes from, and why it is company rather than an answer.
Six Battles Every Man Must Win by Bill Perkins: A Review
A review of Bill Perkins' book built on David's mighty men in 2 Samuel 23: the barley field, the men who were disqualified, and what it does well.
Behold the Man by Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers: A Review
A review of Behold the Man from Ignatius Press. It is thoroughly Catholic, we say so plainly, and it refuses to reduce manhood to fatherhood or purity.
In the Name of Jesus by Henri Nouwen: A Review
A review of Nouwen's short book on Christian leadership: the three temptations, the three disciplines, and the move to L'Arche that produced it.
Kingdom Marriage Covenant by Patricia and Bobby Garland: A Review
A review of the Garlands' marriage book: the covenant versus contract distinction is the reason to read it, and it is not a parenting book.
A Man’s Greatest Challenge by Dai Hankey: A Review
A review of Dai Hankey's short book on self-control, built on Proverbs 25:28 and the picture of a city left without walls.
Giving, Recklessly by Leslie K. Nelson: A Review
A review of Leslie K. Nelson's collection of generosity stories: what the format does well, and what it is not.
Secrets of the Happy Soul by Katie Orr: An Honest Review
A review of Katie Orr's book on delight in God. It was written primarily for women, the old review never said so, and it may still be worth your time.
The Shepherd Leader at Home by Timothy Witmer: A Review
A review of Timothy Witmer's four-part framework for fathers: knowing, leading, protecting, providing, and why the first one is the one men skip.
Twelve Ordinary Men by John MacArthur: A Review
A review of John MacArthur's book on the twelve disciples: what kind of men Jesus actually picked, and why that removes your excuse.
The Ten-Year Turnaround by Matthew Paulson: An Honest Review
An honest review of Matthew Paulson's ten-year financial plan. It is a secular book with no Scripture in it, and the old review claimed otherwise.