J. C. Ryle: Prepared to Stand Alone, Iain H. Murray. Carlisle, PA: Banner of Truth Trust, 2016. Summary: The biography of this nineteenth century evangelical Anglican, from his early student days, his conversion, the decision to enter ministry, and his growing national reputation and his different assignments, including his last years as the first Bishop of Liverpool. … [Read more...] about Book Review: J. C. Ryle: Prepared to Stand Alone
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Your Mind Matters 3: The Mind in Christian Life
We continue our ESN Book Club discussion of John Stott's Your Mind Matters with chapter 3, "The Mind in Christian Life." Stott "examines six spheres of Christian living, each of which is impossible without the proper use of the mind," namely: Christian worship Christian faith Christian holiness Christian guidance Christian evangelism Christian ministry We could discuss all of these if we had time, but two items on this list which particularly struck me were holiness and guidance. … [Read more...] about Your Mind Matters 3: The Mind in Christian Life