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Book Excerpt — Singing the Songs of Jesus: Revisiting the Psalms by Michael LeFebvre

Posted by Bob Hayton on
February 15th, 2011

I’m reading through a new Christian Focus book entitled Singing the Songs of Jesus: Revisiting the Psalms by Michael LeFebvre. In this book, the author explains why singing the Psalms was so precious to saints through all ages, prior to the rise of the 18th century hymnwriting movement. LeFebre succeeds in making the Psalms come [...]


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Getting the Reformation Wrong: Correcting Some Misunderstandings by James Payton Jr.

Posted by Bob Hayton on
October 29th, 2010
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Book Details: Author: James R. Payton Jr. Category: Church History Publisher: IVP (2010) Binding: Paperback Page count: 272 ISBN#: 0830838805 Recommendation: Review Date: 10/29/10 by Bob Hayton Rating: Highly Recommended Review: The title of a new book by James Payton is sure to raise some eyebrows: Getting the Reformation Wrong:…

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Great Deal on Carl Trueman’s New Book, Republocrat: Confessions of a Liberal Conservative

Posted by Bob Hayton on
October 5th, 2010

I just finished reading a provocative little book, Republocrat: Confessions of a Liberal Conservative by Carl Trueman (P & R Publishing). I was captivated by Trueman’s writing style and enthralled by his message. I really think this book deserves a widespread hearing. A fuller review will be forthcoming, but for…

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A Sweet and Bitter Providence: Sex, Race, and the Sovereignty of God by John Piper

Posted by Bob Hayton on
September 3rd, 2010
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Book Details: Authors: John Piper Category: Christian Living Publisher: Crossway (2010) Binding: Hardcover Page count: 160 ISBN#: 9781433514371 Recommendation: Review Date: 09/03/10 by Bob Hayton Rating: Highly Recommended Review: Few books or stories in the Bible match the grandeur and evocative power of the Book of Ruth. It may be…

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Matthew Henry: Daily Readings edited by Randall Peterson

Posted by Bob Hayton on
May 29th, 2010
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Book Details: Authors: Randall Peterson, editor Category: Devotionals Publisher: Christian Focus Publications(2009) Binding: Leather Bound Page count: 376 ISBN#: 9781845505097 Recommendation: Review Date: 05/28/10 by Bob Hayton Rating: Highly Recommended Review: Perhaps no other pastor has bequeathed a greater treasure to the church, than Matthew Henry and his commentary on…

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Gospel in Life: Grace Changes Everything DVD by Tim Keller — A Preview

Posted by Bob Hayton on
May 19th, 2010

I recently picked up a new discipleship series DVD by Tim Keller entitled Gospel in Life: Grace Changes Everything (by Zondervan).  From what I’ve seen so far, this looks like a great resource for small groups and churches.  Each teaching segment is only 10 minutes long, but they are chock…

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Living for God’s Glory: An Introduction to Calvinism by Joel Beeke

Posted by Bob Hayton on
May 3rd, 2010
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Book Details: Author: edited by Joel Beeke Category: Theology Publisher: Reformation Trust (2008) Binding: Hardcover Page count: 414 ISBN#: 9781567691054 Recommendation: Review Date: 05/03/10 by Bob Hayton Rating: Highly Recommended Review: Calvinism is all the buzz these days. Last year, Time Magazine listed the rise of “The New Calvinism” as…

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Mail Call: 2 New Books from IVP

Posted by Bob Hayton on
April 28th, 2010
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In the past couple weeks, I received a couple new books from Inter-Varsity Press. They both interest me, and I’ve already picked up the first one here. Global Awakening: How 20th-Century Revivals Triggered a Christian Revolution This book traces the rapid growth of Christianity around the world in the 20th…

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Ryken’s Bible Handbook: A Guide to Reading and Studying the Bible by Leland Ryken, Philip Ryken & James Wilhoit

Posted by Bob Hayton on
April 24th, 2010
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Book Details: Authors: Leland Ryken, Philip Ryken & James Wilhoit Category: Reference Publisher: Tyndale House (2010) Binding: Hardcover Page count: 660 ISBN#: 0842384014 Recommendation: Review Date: 04/24/10 by Bob Hayton Rating: Highly Recommended Review: Resources for studying the Bible are a dime a dozen, today. Every popular pastor or gifted…

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Great Deal on Books for Your Marriage

Posted by Bob Hayton on
April 14th, 2010
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Westminster Bookstore has a great deal on two helpful books for your marriage. Paul Tripp’s new book, What Did You Expect? Redeeming the Realities of Marriage (Crossway, 2010) is available for $8.99 (60% off list price). Also on sale is John Piper’s This Momentary Marriage: A Parable of Permanence (Crossway,…

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