One of the largest categories of Psalms is the lament psalms. Yet many of us don’t really know what to do with these psalms. We feel uncomfortable with their raw language. But lament is a language Christians need to understand and utilize. It is given to us by the Lord to grow our trust and […]
As Christians we come to know God through His Word. Therefore, intentional study of the Bible is what we need to commit ourselves too. Women of the Word is a book written to help women in all stages of life, and at all levels of spiritual maturity, become better students of their Bibles. The book […]
Our book of the month for March is, When Sinners Say I Do, by Dave Harvey. This is the first marriage book we have recommended, but one that we have used many times here at CBC in premarital counseling. Whether you’re about to get married, or have been married for many years, this book will […]
Proverbs 29:25 says, “The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe.” The fear of man is a Biblical category which every Christian deals with. Therefore we should all seek to understand what it is and identify it in our lives. The fear of Man manifests itself in many […]
In Desiring God, John Piper argued from Scripture that we glorify God most when we are most satisfied in Him. Therefore, the pursuit of joy in God should be our chief aim. However, what we find is that pursuit of joy in God is a constant battle. In When I Don’t Desire God, How to […]
The gospel is one of the key themes in the Bible, yet many Christians wouldn’t be able to tell you what all it entails. This little book from Greg Gilbert is an extremely helpful, accessible resource for all Christians as it will help you understand more clearly what the gospel is. Use this book for […]
Our culture has rapidly changed its stance on homosexuality, not only accepting it, but celebrating it. This change has not stopped at the doors of the church however. More and more Christians are rejecting the Bible’s teaching on homosexuality by mis-interpreting what the Bible teaches and then giving more weight to the appeals the broader culture is […]
According to Donald Whitney, the author of Ten Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health, his intention with this book was to“act as a physician of the soul – to ask questions and suggest tests that can, by the help of the Holy Spirit, enable you to self-diagnose your spiritual health.” God saves us with the intention of […]
In Taking God At His Word, Kevin DeYoung has written a very helpful, accessible book on the doctrine of Scripture. The Bible is important for Christians, because it is the very words of God; it is spiritual food and drink for our lives. Christians really can be called, “People of the Book,” because the Bible […]
This book will serve as a great introduction to the writings of the Puritans. As 21st century Christians, we have much to glean from these 17th century brothers and sisters in Christ. Their emphasis on the Word of God and the Christian life is a great aid to us today. From the back of the book: […]