by Brian | Jan 19, 2012 | Book Recommendations, Missions
Carlos Kalczuk gave me my copy of Hudson Taylor’s Spiritual Secret on my 30th birthday. What a great gift. It quickly became one of my all time favorites. It’s the story of Hudson Taylor, who left England at a young age and founded the China Inland...
by Brian | Jan 13, 2012 | Book Recommendations
While you’re diligently reading the scriptures this year, if you’re looking for a book that helps you think about what the written word of God actually is, look no further. My wife bought The Doctrine of the Word of God by John Frame for me last Christmas,...
by Brian | Dec 19, 2011 | Book Recommendations, Books, Resources
Many of you know that the pastors at Calvary Philly always recommend the writings of C.H. Mackintosh, the Irish pastor from the mid-1800’s. He’s just great–kind of like Spurgeon but a lot shorter and easier to read. I can literally say I have never...
by Brian | Nov 22, 2011 | Book Recommendations, Monday Study Notes, Spiritual Life
Last night I said I’d put up this quote that was blessing me when thinking about the study on eternal life. It’s from T. Austin-Sparks, from a book called “The Battle for Life” which you can download and read, for free, here. Sparks was a...