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Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave : Finding Hope in the Power of the Gospel (Resources for Changing Lives)
Edward T. Welch
P & R Publishing, 2001
"Addictions A Banquet in the Grave" - a Reading Feast
This book is not only a must read for alcoholics and drug addicts, but for anyone who has been, or thinks they can't become, seduced by sin. This book is for everyone because at one time or another we all take small steps of spiritual casualness or indifference that ...
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Age of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teens, Second Edition (Resources for Changing Lives)
Paul David Tripp
P & R Publishing, 2001
Get to the heart of the matter
This is the best book I've read on parenting teens from a Biblical perspective. Tripp helps parents think about what the heart issues are, not just control the external behaviors. If you're interested in taking the time to use the trials of life to point your child ...
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The Doctrine of the Christian Life (A Theology of Lorship)
John M. Frame
P & R Publishing, 2008
How Serious Are You About THE Christian Life
This book is for those who are serious and who are facing the question of whether or not there IS such a thing as a distinctive Christian life. The term for such a comprehensive exploration is "Ethic" but Frame properly recognizing that modern terminology tends to ...
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War of Words: Getting to the Heart of Your Communication Struggles (Resources for Changing Lives)
Paul David Tripp
P & R Publishing, 2000
Excellent Guide to Communication within Relationships
This is the best book I've ever read on how Christians should behave in terms of communicating with one other. Tripp points out the (not always so) obvious that Scripture clearly teaches that anger is a sin, and if we use anger in our communication, it means we are not ...
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Seeing With New Eyes: Counseling and the Human Condition Through the Lens of Scripture (Resources for ...
David Powlison
P & R Publishing, 2003
People, Problems, and Solutions
"Seeing with New Eyes" is the first volume in Powlison's proposed three-volume set on Christian counseling. This first volume he sees as providing the theological foundation for understanding psychological issues from a spiritual, biblical perspective.
The "new ...
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All My Holy Mountain (Binding of the Blade, Book 5) (Binding of the Blade) (Binding of the Blade) (Binding of ...
L. B. Graham
P & R Publishing, 2008
Great final volume!
I bought the first volume of this series on holiday in Yorkshire from a Christian book shop. We enjoyed reading it but just having the first volume is no use! After quite a long break we then bought all the subsequent volumes culminating in this final part. I ...
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The Reformation Study Bible: English Standard Version
P & R Publishing, 2005
Good information
I like the fact that alot of the notes in this Bible express the many different views that Christians hold on what the interpretation of certain verses is. Usually several viewpoints are explained to let you draw a conclusion on which one you agree with. That seems ...
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Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands: People in Need of Change Helping People in Need of Change (Resources for ...
Paul David Tripp
P & R Publishing, 2002
Real Ministry
I was given this book by a mentor of mine and told that it would be extremely helpful. The problem is that I saw it was deemed a "counseling" book on the back, so I moved on for a while before I picked it up and read it. I continued to see the book on the "Best ...
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When People Are Big and God Is Small: Overcoming Peer Pressure, Codependency, and the Fear of Man (Resources ...
Edward T. Welch
P & R Publishing, 1997
Great Book!
This is an excellent book. Very theologically sound too. An great reminder to look outside of ourselves, and be focused on giving God glory.
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Idols of the Heart: Learning to Long for God Alone
Elyse Fitzpatrick
P & R Publishing, 2001
Understanding Idolatry and Developing True Love for God
Our women's group embarked on the "Idols of the Heart" study about a year ago. We found within the pages the words of a woman who struggled with the same things we all did. One who was transparent, and who told us there was no reason for us to dwell in the temple of ...
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Strengthening Your Marriage
Wayne A. Mack
P & R Publishing, 1999
Brilliant because it's Biblical
Wayne Mack completed his doctoral studies at Westminster Theological Seminary under the supervision of Jay E. Adams, who is world renowned for his Reformed approach to the field of counselling. Mack has largely followed in the footsteps of his mentor. He is the ...
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Pleasing People: How not to be an "approval junkie"
Lou Priolo
P & R Publishing, 2007
A Convicting Book
Are you an approval junkie? Are you a person who depends too heavily, in spirit, conscience or morale, on the approval of others? How would you even know? These are the questions Lou Priolo tackles in his book Pleasing People. This is a book I read weeks ago and, for ...
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Blame It on the Brain?: Distinguishing Chemical Imbalances, Brain Disorders, and Disobedience (Resources for ...
Edward T. Welch
P & R Publishing, 1998
Does the brain get too much credit?
Dr. Welch has a Ph.D. in psychology as well as theology degrees, and has been a counselor for years. His doctoral work was on brain physiology, so Blame it on the Brain is the fruit of 20 years of reflection on the subject.
Welch wonders if the brain "has been ...
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The Doctrine of God (A Theology of Lordship)
John M. Frame
P & R Publishing, 2002
Very Good Indeed
John Frame has delivered us a very big book addressing an infinitely bigger topic - the Doctrine of God. It is a book that is thorough in its coverage, clear in its language and thought, and organized in its presentation. All of this is important since Frame's ...
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The Enemy Within: Straight Talk About the Power and Defeat of Sin
Kris Lundgaard
P & R Publishing, 1998
A soon to be Classic
This book has to be one of the most outstanding books I have read in a long time. What a clear and well ilustrated book. I have used it's contents in my messages, in my counseling sessions and have given it as a reading assignment to my students. It has the makings ...
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