GOOD READS recommended by Pastors Aaron Adams and Crandell Hemphill.
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O COME, O COME EMMANUEL by Jonathan Gibson is an Advent devotional that will allow you to enter the celebration of your Savior and Lord with exaltation as you reflect on the miraculous birth of Jesus Christ, the promised Messiah. Through the power of the Gospel, reflections and prayers of the church fathers, hymns, and liturgy, you will be guided through Biblical truths that encompass the Old and New Testaments. O COME, O COME EMMANUEL will enhance your personal devotions and worship; it would also be perfect for a devotional time with spouse, family, friends, etc. This devotional will be one you will return to often. If you need to step away from our culture’s materialism and sentimentalism over the holidays and rekindle your heart-felt love for Jesus, you will find Gibson’s Advent devotional a powerful instrument for your time of worship. Join with your brothers and sisters through the ages in worshiping the King of kings and Lord of lords as you give Him His rightful place in your life and eagerly await His second advent! Jonathan Gibson (PhD and Pastor) is also the author of BE THOU MY VISION – A LITURGY FOR DAILY WORSHIP. Recommended by Pastor Crandell Hemphill
WHY PRO-LIFE caring for the unborn and their mothers by Randy Alcorn is a book you should read regardless of your personal stance about abortion: Pro-Life, Pro-Choice, or I am not sure where I stand. His presentation is comprehensive and heart-felt. It will make you stop and understand the convictions behind the sanctity of life – Pro-Life conviction.
Too often we defend our convictions by saying merely “Yes, I am...”. However, we are then unable to explain the whys of our convictions -- the reasons why, as Christians and followers of Jesus Christ, we believe as we do. Further, the book explores what it truly means to take a stand for the Pro-Life or even the Pro-Choice movements. What are the facts that stand behind your beliefs? What are the scientific facts that go beyond the surface comments of “Well, just because…”. If you are Pro-Life, Alcorn’s book is concise and will help you understand why you believe what you believe. If you are Pro-Choice, his book will help you better understand the depths of why individuals feel so strongly about protecting the life of the unborn child and mother. It is a definite must-read that will cause any reader to stop and reflect on one’s personal convictions. Recommended by Pastor Aaron Adams
I AM A CHURCH MEMBER – Discovering the Attitude that Makes the Differences by Thom S Rainer is a book that will help you reflect on your perspective about what it means to be an active member within the body of Christ through the local church. Too often individuals approach church with the mentality of “What can I get out of this relationship?” (consumer) versus “How may I serve?” (discipleship). Rainer will encourage you to step back and reevaluate your commitment to Christ and His Church. If you are frustrated with your church and do not understand why membership is important, or why you need to be involved in its various ministries, this book is for you. Christ has called each believer to serve Him by serving others. Discover the privilege that is yours by belonging to a local church family. Recommended by Pastor Crandell Hemphill