by DRichardFerguson | Jul 3, 2016 | Book Reviews Nonfiction
My rating: 5 of 5 stars I found this book very helpful. It’s much more engaging and readable and less textbook-like than The Exemplary Husband. The Exemplary Husband is a great overview of what Scripture says to husbands. This book is not nearly as comprehensive, but...
by DRichardFerguson | Jun 20, 2016 | Book Reviews Counseling, Book Reviews Nonfiction
My rating: 4 of 5 stars If you struggle with anger, or anxiety, or depression, or worry, or envy, or fear, or if you have any marriage or relationship struggles – I strongly recommend that you read this book or listen to the 9 sermons it came from (especially...
by DRichardFerguson | Jul 4, 2014 | Book Reviews Nonfiction
My rating: 4 of 5 stars This little gift-book could be read in one sitting, and there are some very good insights. Chapter 4 on how to discover pride in your heart I found especially helpful – very convicting. There are many questionable interpretations in this book,...
by DRichardFerguson | Jun 15, 2014 | Book Reviews Nonfiction
My rating: 3 of 5 stars This volume was written as a companion volume for Shanks earlier work, Life in the Son, which defends the view that true believers can fall away. Shank’s treatment of election is thorough and well-researched, as he interacts extensively with...
by DRichardFerguson | Jul 6, 2011 | Book Reviews Nonfiction
My rating: 2 of 5 stars These reflections I found slightly helpful in thinking through these Psalms, but mostly Wirt just uses each phrase in the psalm as a springboard to discuss the topic of that phrase. I lost interest in the book about 2/3 of the way...
by DRichardFerguson | Jul 4, 2011 | Book Reviews Nonfiction
My rating: 4 of 5 stars This important book is a masterful exposition of all the major passages in Scripture on eldership. Strauch’s exegesis is accurate and comprehensive, and his writing is edifying and motivating. Strauch has marshaled the most powerful argument...
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