Nate's Ten Favorite Books Read in
2009:
(In order read; not in order of
preference)
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1. The Righteous Man's Refuge, and Preparation for Suffering, or, The Best Work in the Worst of Times, by John FlavelJohn Piper has called John Flavel one of the Redwoods. |
2. Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussion Your Christian Convictions, by Greg KouklLearn how to think straight and how to help other people realize when they aren't. Recommended! |
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3. Why We Love the Church, by Kevin DeYoung & Ted Kluck |
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4. God, Revelation, and Authority: Vol. 2, by Carl F.H. Henry Advanced. |
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5. The Abolition of Man, by C.S. Lewis A terrifying look at what mankind will become if we do not view morality as something that is objective and real. |
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6. The Jesus Storybook Bible, by Sally Lloyd-Jones Twice through and Eric still asks to read it every night. Christ-centered. |
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| 7. The Four Loves, by
C.S. Lewis
A classic. |
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8. Conjugal America: On the Public Purposes of Marriage, by Allan Carlson |
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9. Written on the Heart: The Case for Natural Law, by J. Budziszewski |
| 10. Marriage on Trial: The
Case Against Same-Sex Marriage and Parenting, by Glenn T. Stanton &
Bill Maier
This isn't just an important response to gay marriage; it is a great description of what marriage and family are supposed to be. |
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EVS Study Bible
Not that I've read the whole thing, but this year I bought myself a copy of the EVS Study Bible. I love it and highly recommend it! |
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Honorable Mentions Classical Trinitarian Theology, by Tarmo Toom Business for the Glory of God, by Wayne Grudem Culture Shift, by R. Albert Mohler The God Who Smokes, by Timothy J. Stoner |