Category: Book Review

Every Day in His Presence by Charles Stanley: A Review

Charles Stanley's Every Day in His Presence is a gentle 365-day devotional. Good at what it does, but it is a general-audience book rather than a men's devotional.

Resolve by Will Ertel: A Personal Finance Review for Twentysomethings

A review of Will Ertel's Resolve: five stewardship principles from a working money manager, written for his own daughters and their spouses.

Helping Your Kids Know God’s Good Design by Elizabeth Urbanowicz: A Review

A review of Elizabeth Urbanowicz's 40-question handbook for parents on sexuality and gender: it prepares you for the conversation, ages 4 to 12.

Men and Women in the Church by Kevin DeYoung: A Review

A review of Kevin DeYoung's short case for complementarianism: what it argues, where it goes further than CalledToBetter does, and what to read alongside it.

Devotions for the Man in the Mirror by Patrick Morley: A Review

Patrick Morley's devotional is 75 readings of two to three pages, not a 365-day book. A substantial devotional for men, with a note on which edition to buy.

The 40-Day Sugar Fast by Wendy Speake: An Honest Review

Wendy Speake's The 40-Day Sugar Fast is a solid 40-day fast with a real spiritual point, but it was written primarily for women. Here is what a man should expect.

The Godly Man’s Picture by Thomas Watson: A Review

Thomas Watson's 1666 Puritan classic lays out 24 marks of a godly man. It is harder reading than most reviews admit, and the text is public domain and free online.

Parenting by Paul David Tripp: A Review for Christian Dads

Paul David Tripp's Parenting works on the parent before the child. Make sure you buy the edition with study questions, because the original hardcover has none.

Secure by Rick Dunham: A Review of His Financial Freedom Book

Rick Dunham's Secure argues real security is not found in a portfolio. Published by his own imprint, with a foreword by Ron Blue. An honest look at what is inside.

Building a Godly Home by Max Lucado: A Short Review

Max Lucado's Building a Godly Home runs 63 pages with four short Bible studies, and the listing describes a book and CD package. Check the format before ordering.

Foundations in Personal Finance by Dave Ramsey: A Review (Don’t Buy the Workbook Alone)

A review of Ramsey's homeschool personal finance curriculum: what the student worktext is missing on its own, and how much of the course is actually biblical.

He Did This Just for You by Max Lucado: What It Actually Is

Max Lucado's He Did This Just for You is a 64-page evangelistic booklet drawn from He Chose the Nails, sold in packs as a tract. Buy it to give away, not to study.