Read Biographies - John Wesley 1703 - 1791

I want to share other biographies that have been good reads. I have come to enjoy the writing of Iain Murray who has become a favorite. I encourage you to pick up a copy of this work on Wesley.

Wesley and the Men Who Followed gives a glimpse into the life of one of the most widely known church leaders to date. John Wesley was an evangelist, itinerant preacher, founder of the Methodist movement, and author. Wesley was the 15th child of a former nonconformist minister, he graduated from Oxford University and became a priest in the Church of England in 1728. From 1729 he participated in a religious study group in Oxford organized by his brother Charles (1707-1788), its members being dubbed the "Methodists" for their emphasis on methodical study and devotion. In this biography by Iain Murray the reader will find a good balance in relation to Wesley ministry and sorting out areas that were conflicts by others during his period of influence. For more information about Wesley click here.

Read Biographies - A.W. Pink 1886-1952

Reading biographies of saints who have gone before us is a way to see God's hand at work in an ordinary life that brings about great things for His glory. They can shape us and inspire us to seek God more, delight in Him more, treasure Him more. The Life of Aurther W. Pink by Murry is one of those biographies that inspires perseverance. I plan to share other life changing biographies in the days ahead.

Pink's biography, first written by Iain Murray in 1981, is here revised with the benefit of new material, including some of Pink's own re-discovered manuscripts. It is the heart-stirring and compelling story of a strong, complex character Arthur Pink's writings became a major element in the recovery of expository preaching and biblical living. Born in England in 1886, A. W. Pink was the little-known pastor of churches in the United States and Australia before he finally returned to his homeland in 1934. There he died almost unnoticed in 1952. By that date, however, his magazine was feeding several of the men who were leading a return to doctrinal Christianity, including Martyn Lloyd-Jones and Douglas Johnson (founder of Inter-Varsity) and, in book form after his death, his writing became very widely read across the world.

This blog is an out growth of reading this biography. Click this link to reach A. W. Pinks archive.

Above All Earthly Powers - Conference 90% full

Desiring God National Conference update. The registration is nearly full according to the official blog. If you want to go to the conference register today!

Christianity Today's Top 25 Most Influential Preachers

In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Christianity Today International has selected the "25 Most Influential Preachers of the Past 50 Years." To view the list click the link to Top 25 at CT.

Some of those mentioned: John Piper, Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Charles Colson, John Stott, John MacArthur.

River Bluff Gifts

A new gift retail web site that has a number of nice wall décor pictures that have scripture verses. I am sure you can find a gift that will be appreciated for a long time.

River Bluff Gifts

Soli Deo Gloria - "Meet the puritans"

21 American puritans that you can meet. Soli Deo Gloria has put together this resource on the Ligonier web site. Look at the link below to meet these saints.

Meet the puritans

Desiring God Blog for National Conference

Desring God has a new blog for the National Conference "The Supremacy of Christ in a Postmodern World." This blog is a great resource. Plan to attend this much needed conference.