book review – Joe Cassada

“What Should I Preach About?” – Spurgeon’s Answer

Today, I’ll discuss Spurgeon’s chapter titled “Sermons – Their Matter” by sharing the five lessons I learned that helped me become a better preacher. If you’ve ever done any preaching, you’ve probably had to wrestle with the basic question “What should I preach about?” By asking that I don’t mean, “What should my sermon topicContinue reading ““What Should I Preach About?” – Spurgeon’s Answer”

Atomic Habits: A Book Review

James Clear immediately grabbed my attention with his Twitter account where his profile banner displays this quote: “You do not rise to the level of your goals, you fall to the level of your systems.” So very true. It’s not enough to have lofty goals, you must have a daily schedule infrastructure that supports thoseContinue reading “Atomic Habits: A Book Review”

A Pockey History of the United States: A Book Review

Pocket History of the United States by Henry Steele Commager My rating: 3 of 5 stars Writing a pocket history of any nation is a tremendous task I’m sure, but I think a better title would involve “brick” and not “pocket.” The only pocket thing about this book is the surface area of the frontContinue reading “A Pockey History of the United States: A Book Review”

In the Shadow of the Broad Brim: A Book Review

In the Shadow of the Broad Brim by Richard Ellsworth Day My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a well-written, light biography and therefore a good introduction to the life of Spurgeon. If Spurgeon’s own autobiography seems too large, I recommend Day’s work. I appreciate how the author divides the book into aspects ofContinue reading “In the Shadow of the Broad Brim: A Book Review”

On Writing – Book Review

Yes, that’s a real wildcat. It’s actually stuffed roadkill. I am not a fan of horror books or films, so I admit that I have never read one of Stephen King’s novels. In fact, I would probably fit into the group of prudes that he affectionately terms “The Legion of Decency.” Guilty. Although IContinue reading “On Writing – Book Review”

Deep Work – Book Review

In my opinion, this is the best non-ministry book for ministry. Cal Newport (professor of computer science at Georgetown University) will teach pastors and preachers how to be productive and accomplish “deep work.” Spurgeon approves. Cal is a unicorn: a rare breed of social-media free Millennial. His success as an influencer in the productivity nicheContinue reading “Deep Work – Book Review”