War of Words – Getting to the Heart of Your Communication Struggles by Paul David Tripp. Published by P&R Publishing, 2000. Reviewed by Pastor McShaffrey.

Christian books which are advertised as “life-changing” or are marketed under the “personal growth” genre generally turn out to be little more than regurgitated psychological drivel (which apparently can become “Christian” through a ritual sprinkling of proof texts). (more…)

The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? by Rick Warren. Published by Zondervan, 2002. Reviewed by Pastor John V. Fesko (Geneva OPC in Marietta, GA).

What is the purpose driven life? In his popular book The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? Rick Warren claims simply to have taken the Westminster Shorter Catechism’s first question and answer, and extended it into a devotional book. There are positive aspects to his book, such as his emphasis on the need to glorify God in all that we do. Yet there are considerable problems with it (more…)

Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald S. Whitney. Published by NavPress, 1991. Reviewed by Pastor McShaffrey.

Whitney’s stated purpose for writing this book is to unpack and apply the meaning of 1 Timothy 4:7, “Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness.” This verse, church history, and Mr. Whitney’s own personal experience proves that the only way to attain Christian maturity and godliness is to practice the Spiritual Disciplines (more…)

When People are Big and God is Small by David T. Welch. Published by P&R Publishing, 1997. Reviewed by Pastor McShaffrey.

In this book, Welch ministers to those weary saints who carry the heavy yoke of the fear of man; which he defines as: “We replace God with people. Instead of a biblically guided fear of the Lord, we fear others”  (more…)