Category Archives: Books

Short review and thoughts on Driscoll’s “Real Marriage”

Posted on January 13, 2012 by wayne

While not agreeing with everything in Driscoll’s book, it is generally helpful and I enjoyed the openness of Mark and his wife sharing their struggles and overcoming them to have a godly and happy marriage. The book is not nearly … Continue reading →

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Best Books of 2011

Posted on December 20, 2011 by wayne

Some of the best books I have enjoyed this year: Life Together, Dietrich Bonhoeffer: A great summary of what it means to live the Christian life and be part of God’s people. John Calvin, Commentary on 1 & 2 Timothy … Continue reading →

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Lit! The Taste of Honey | Books and Culture

Posted on December 6, 2011 by wayne

Wonderful Christian reflections on the value of books and reading, especially the third paragraph: First, I’ve found that we can gauge our literary tastes with Scripture. Is Scripture sweet to me like honeycomb dripping directly into the mouth (Psalms 19:10, … Continue reading →

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Carson: What is the Gospel? – Revisited

Posted on May 4, 2011 by wayne

Classic Carson with some real sting. The Christian gospel is news to be preached: ‘… it is not surprising that Paul speaks of the foolishness of what was preached rather than the foolishness of what was taught, or discussed, or … Continue reading →

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Quadrant Online – The Decline of Reading in an Age of Ignorance

Posted on February 15, 2011 by wayne

Good analysis and critique of modern educational values and literacy: If the twentieth century was called the Age of Anxiety, the twenty-first should be called the Age of Ignorance. To coin (or rather, purloin) a phrase, never in human history … Continue reading →

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C. S. Lewis Library

Posted on January 3, 2011 by wayne

The library of C. S. Lewis is now cataloged at Library Thing. The collection is housed at Wheaton college in the USA.

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Best Fiction Reads of 2010

Posted on December 31, 2010 by wayne

Another journey through the Lord of the Rings. Still amazing and lifegiving. Also loved reading the Hobbit to the kids. I finished reading my way through all the Sherlock Holmes books by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. I read a one … Continue reading →

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Best Books of 2010

Posted on December 21, 2010 by wayne

I love books. Here are just some of the best books I have enjoyed this year: The Trellis and the Vine – Colin Marshall and Tony Payne. No frills exhortation towards 1-1 ministry of the word and a discipling culture. … Continue reading →

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Canon Press Web Site Updated

Posted on November 1, 2010 by wayne

Looks very nice: Canon Press

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Ridley Melbourne Bookshop

Posted on October 19, 2010 by wayne

A great place to buy Christian books in Melbourne: Ridley Melbourne Bookshop.

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Buying books cheaply

Posted on March 23, 2010 by wayne

booko now searches both Book Depository web sites (UK & US) to find the cheapest place to buy books from within Australia. Worth a look, but the cheapest is nearly always the US Book Depository.

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» A Pastor’s Study Buzzard Blog

Posted on March 23, 2010 by wayne

Great pastor’s study: » A Pastor’s Study Buzzard Blog.

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Douglas Wilson, Canon Press – Full View on Google Books

Posted on March 19, 2010 by wayne

It looks like all of Douglas Wilson’s Canon Press published books are ‘full view’ on Google Books. Well worth an online read, you’ll end up buying some of them! Fidelity Future Men Reforming Marriage Mother Kirk The Paideia of God … Continue reading →

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Ligon Duncan study tour

Posted on March 14, 2010 by wayne

He has an office and a massive library/study underneath. Excellent. He also seems to have lots of computer screens. Lig Duncan – Study Tour from Together for the Gospel (T4G) on Vimeo.

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Al Mohler’s Study

Posted on January 29, 2010 by wayne

This pastor’s study is incredible. Granted he is a key leader in the world’s largest denomination. And a godly faithful man. Al Mohler – Study Video from Together for the Gospel (T4G) on Vimeo.

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Challie’s Study

Posted on January 8, 2010 by wayne

He has done cool flickr annotations: http://www.flickr.com/photos/challies/4248235677/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/challies/4248235113/in/photostream/

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Mark Dever’s Study

Posted on January 7, 2010 by wayne

I love thinking about the shape of a pastor’s week and about their study/office. Here is a tour by Mark Dever: Mark Dever – Study Video from Together for the Gospel (T4G) on Vimeo. H/T Justin Taylor

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Organising Books

Posted on December 16, 2009 by wayne

How to Organize a Personal Library :: books, library. librarything, organization :: A Reformed, Christian Blog. QA: Organizing a library « Miscellanies.

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Best Books of 2009

Posted on December 15, 2009 by wayne

Some of the more enjoyable recent books I have read or used this year: (some wordpress bug is causing the images to cascade unless I put full stops in to space them out – bleh) The Acts of the Apostles,  … Continue reading →

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bookdepository.com is incredible

Posted on November 4, 2009 by wayne

We ordered a bunch of text books from Peace Hill Press six days ago from bookdepository.com. Many arrived today. The .com book depository has a wider range of USA sellers. The .com book depository is very, very fast. I feel … Continue reading →

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