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.

Check out the November giveaway at Challies.com — there will be three winners.

• First prize: The first prize winner will take home One copy of The ESV Listener’s Bible on CD (as read by Max McLean) and one copy of Classics of the Christian Faith CD collection. The retail value of this prize is over $150.
• Second prize: One copy of Classics of the Christian Faith CD collection.
• Third Prize: One copy of Classics of the Christian Faith CD collection.

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

Some time ago I set up a wiki (get one for yourself for free at pbwiki.com) for our family to use to share useful information such as favorite recipes, gift ideas or items needed when mom shops next week. I suggested early this year that we keep on the wiki a running list of books we’ve read, mainly as motivation (for me) to read more–a little peer pressure and accountability in this area is a good thing. Well, so far this year my wife Carolyn is showing me up. On her list are thirty-one books and one of them is the Bible. She’s kinda competitive that way.

25 Ways to Help Kids Love to Read — at the Desiring God blog.

Reading…

Raising Kids for True Greatness: Redefine Success for You and Your Child
by Tim Kimmel

What have you been reading lately? Great quote from Spurgeon here highlighted at Pyromaniacs today.

You need to read. Renounce as much as you will all light literature, but study as much as possible sound theological works, especially the Puritanic writers, and expositions of the Bible.

We are quite persuaded that the very best way for you to be spending your leisure, is to be either reading or praying. You may get much instruction from books which afterwards you may use as a true weapon in your Lord and Master’s service. Paul cries, “Bring the books”—join in the cry.

Reading…

I was just speaking last night to someone at church about highlighting and writing in my own books as I read them. Today I find that Mortimer J. Adler has written a thoughtful piece on why you should. (from Between Two Worlds)

Update: Al Mohler shares Some Thoughts on the Reading of Books that mentions marking your books but I find his remarks previous to that quite helpful for the pastor/preacher in me.