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The Essential Edwards Collection : Set of 5 Books (Paperback), by Owen Strachan and Doug Sweeney

I just started reading the first volume and the set is promising to be a great read.

Read a few sample pages [PDF]

Christian Beliefs: Twenty Basics Every Christian Should Know, by Wayne A. Grudem

We’ve begun working our way through this little book at the breakfast table this week. Good stuff here!

Get the table of contents and chapter 1 [PDF]

The Bookends of the Christian Life, by Jerry Bridges and Bob Bevington

This book has been a recent blessing to me. C. J. Mahaney says of it:

“Forgiveness of sin and power to change — I can think of no more essential topics for a Christian to study than these twin blessings of the gospel. And I can think of no one better to write on these topics ” than Jerry Bridges. Jerry has provided for me over the years a constant diet of gospel-saturated writing, and here is a fresh feast. I trust you will enjoy it as much as I have.”

Read sample pages here [PDF]

Faith Worth Sharing: A Lifetime of Conversations About Christ, by C. John Miller is a great read that will challenge you to share your love for Christ with others.

Read a sample chapter here.

John MacArthur announces the August 2010 arrival of the MacArthur ESV Study Bible.

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Big Truths for Young Hearts: Teaching and Learning the Greatness of God, by Bruce A. Ware is a great book for helping youngsters and young people and even big people learn about God. I’ve been using this book with our family at the breakfast table on weekdays for a few weeks and have found it most helpful for teaching our children powerful truths about God.

Dr. Ware recently spoke on the topic and purpose of the book — get the audio and outline by clicking here.

This would make a great Christmas gift for any family.

(via: Andy Naselli)

Why We Love the Church: In Praise of Institutions and Organized Religion, by Kevin DeYoung and Ted Kluck

A powerful challenge to those who say they’ll take Jesus but not His church.

D. A. Carson’s publications have recently been compiled into a comprehensive bibliography by Andy Naselli. The full list is hosted on D.A. Carson’s page at The Gospel Coalition’s website. Of special interest are the seven full books in PDF format available for download most easily accessed from Andy’s site.

Is God Really in Control?: Trusting God in a World of Terrorism, Tsunamis, and Personal Tragedy, by Jerry Bridges

Kevin DeYoung, co-author of Why We’re Not Emergent: By Two Guys Who Should Be, is blogging — quite well.

What Is a Healthy Church Member?
by Thabiti M. Anyabwile

This is a small but powerful book that I recommended to our church recently. It is packed with truth for those who wish to effectively fulfill their role in God’s church.

The Pleasures of God: Meditations on God’s Delight in Being God
by John Piper

Valley of Vision, A Collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions

Don’t Waste Your Life
By John Piper

The Grand Weaver,
by Ravi Zacharias

Simply Jesus and You: Experience His Presence and His Purpose,
by Joseph M. Stowell

To Be or Not to Be a Church Member, That Is the Question!
by Wayne Mack

Humility: True Greatness
by C. J. Mahaney

Running Scared by Ed Welch —

For someone who does not consider himself much of a worrier, I was surprised to find that this book offered me a lot to think about; it offered me a challenge to see where (not if) I worry. And as it offered the biblical diagnosis, it offered also the biblical cure.
Read the whole review at Discerning Reader

ESV Study Bible —

“The ESV Study Bible is the finest study tool I have seen in fifty years of Bible teaching. The notes, articles, maps, and illustrations are all of the highest quality. It is a great achievement!” –Jerry Bridges
Read more endorsements here

Stand: A Call for the Endurance of the Saints –
A book compiled from the messages of the Desiring God 2007 National Conference which includes the teaching of John Piper, John MacArthur, Jerry Bridges, Randy Alcorn and Helen Roseveare.

Stand will awaken and solidify rugged, Christ-exalting endurance in people who are weary in their faith journey or who simply long to remain firm to the end. And for everyone who dreams of a Christian culture-shift from brief trial runs to lifelong commitments, John Piper and Justin Taylor’s latest offering is a watershed that will serve to seal that vision in people’s minds and hearts.
Read the rest of the review here

You can also download a free PDF of this book or order on the DesiringGod.org site by clicking here.

Do you mortify; do you make it your daily work; be always at it while you live; cease not a day from this work; be killing sin or it will be killing you. –John Owen

I’ll be speaking tomorrow morning of the enemy of every follower of Christ, sin. This is a good time to share this timeless quote from John Owen’s writing and at the same time recommend you read his three books compiled in one volume entitled Overcoming Sin And Temptation.

Al Mohler checks in with Some Thoughts on the Reading of Books

Tim Challies shares 10 Tips to Read More and Read Better.

1. Read
2. Read Widely
3. Read Deliberately
4. Read Interactively
5. Read with Discernment
6. Read Heavy Books
7. Read Light Books
8. Read New Books
9. Read Old Books
10. Read What Your Heroes Read

I’ve summarized–go read the whole thing.