Want to Be a Medhead?

Michael Medved is host of a daily three-hour radio program, The Michael Medved Show that has a listening audience of over two million. He is as Ann Coulter says “ the liberals worst nightmare.”

I read Medved’s autobiography Right Turns – Unconventional Lessons from a Conservatives Life, in which he describes his “journey for liberal activist to outspoken conservative.” The book shows the falicy of liberal thinking. As a regular listener I appreciate his candid look at Medved’s right turn to conservative thought.

Listen to the radio program or find a station in your area at The Michael Medved Show or click the link on the side bar for the number one show on politics and pop culture.

A Women of Faith - Darlene Deibler

Evidence Not Seen – A Women’s Miraculous Faith in the Jungles of World War II, by Darlene Deibler Rose is wonderful story of courage and commitment to Christ in unbelievable circumstances.

Biographies such as this are encouraging to my own faith as they show how God can turn our suffering and pain into glorious joy when we walk with Him daily.
As a newlywed missionary Darlene Deibler Rose survived four years in a notorious Japanese prison camp set deep in the jungles of New Guinea. She was forced to sign a false confession and face the executioner’s sword only to be miraculously spared. This book is a must read. We are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses. As I read this book I was amazed at God's sovereingty over lives even in the tough spots.

New Books Soon To Be Released by John Piper

Coming Soon from John Piper.

Coming December 18, 2006When the Darkness Will Not Lift: Doing What We Can While We Wait for God—and Joy(Paperback, 80 pages) John Piper examines depression from a spiritual perspective, guiding and encouraging those for whom joy seems to stay out of reach.

Coming January 12, 2007
Amazing Grace in the Life of William Wilberforce(Paperback, 80 pages)John Piper's biography of William Wilberforce takes readers beyond Wilberforce's battle against slavery and explores the beliefs and motivations of this influential evangelical politician.

Coming February 20, 2007
Battling Unbelief: Defeating Sin with Superior Pleasure(Hardcover, 176 pages)
John Piper will help equip you to live by faith in future grace and demolish the struggles that stem from anxiety, pride, impatience, bitterness, lust, and more.

"The Gagging of God"

"The Gagging of God", the Gold Medallion Award-winning book that presents a persuasive case for Christ as the only way to God by D.A. Carson.

Is Jesus the only way to God? This clear, critically-acclaimed, scholarly response to that question affirms the deep need for the Gospel’s exclusive message in today’s increasingly pluralistic global community. The Gagging of God offers an in-depth look at the big picture, shows how the many ramifications of pluralism are all parts of a whole, and then provides a systematic Christian response

What is Jesus' Essential Nature? by D.A. Carson Short Excerpt From His Book "The Gagging of God"

"Being Conversant with the Emerging Church: Understanding a Movement and Its Implications"

D.A. Carsons newest book "Being Conversant with the Emerging Church: Understanding a Movement and Its Implications" is a fair look at what is happening in the Emerging Church conversation. Every Christian need to at least have an understanding of what the movement is and how it affects the Church.

From the back cover we read: A careful and informed assessment of the “emerging church” by a respected author and scholarThe “emerging church” movement has generated a lot of excitement and exerts an astonishingly broad influence. Is it the wave of the future or a passing fancy? Who are the leaders and what are they saying? The time has come for a mature assessment. D. A. Carson not only gives those who may be unfamiliar with it a perceptive introduction to the emerging church movement, but also includes a skillful assessment of its theological views. Carson addresses some troubling weaknesses of the movement frankly and thoughtfully, while at the same time recognizing that it has important things to say to the rest of Christianity. The author strives to provide a perspective that is both honest and fair.Anyone interested in the future of the church in a rapidly changing world will find this an informative and stimulating read.

To help you get a little understanding check out this link to a good article on the Emerging Church.

Who is D.A. Carson?

Yesterday I introduced you to a book that I recently finished by D.A Carson. Now I want to let you see who he is and the ministry he has to the Church. Who is D.A. Carson?

I am sure that you will want to pick up some of his books or read articles he has written. They are not light but well informed and down to earth in practicality.

How Long, O Lord?

I would like to introduce you with a number of entries to D.A Carson.

I first became familar with Carson during a Desiring God National Conference in Minneapolis. In June for Father's Day my daughter gave me a book that I wanted by Carson titled: How Long, O Lord? Reflections on Suffering and Evil and thought that it provided great insight into Suffering and Evil. Chapter 10 - The Mystery of Providence in my mind is worth the price of the book.

The book is a study to help Christians understand suffering, answering the tough questions about how to respond to the problem of evil. Bible teachings are pastorally applied to life's pain and the doubt it brings. At the end of each chapter are questions that help one to reflect on the subject and could be used in a small group setting.

What others are saying about "How Long, O Lord:

"[A] sober, encouraging book. . . . The two sides of the author, the biblical scholar who reads, thinks, and misses no detail and the pastoral teacher who understands people, feels with them, and cares for them, combine here to give us a treatment of suffering under God's sovereignty which is outstandingly accurate, wise, and helpful. All who follow the author's fast-flowing argument will find their heads cleared and their hearts strengthened."--J. I. Packer, Regent College


"Covers a wealth of biblical material with carefully reasoned clarity and umbrella-like relevance to help us prepare for whatever difficulties life may bring. This volume represents important and profoundly useful reading for pastors and counselors and for every Christian willing to think about life as it really happens."--Larry J. Crabb, New Way Ministries


"The author writes, with Bible in hand, less as philosopher than as a devout and battered pilgrim. His meditations on suffering and evil and the questions they raise and address are solid study-group materials conducive to faith, joy, and hope."--Carl F. H. Henry, founding editor of Christianity Today