Resources by Topic: Book Reviews and Recommended Materials

A reader of our blog kindly wrote us, “Thanks for the resources and articles over the years. God used your website to draw me to faith and help me grow.” Words like those really encourage both me and our EPM staff as we share resources that point readers to an eternal perspective.

The New Fight for Life is the kind of book that can lead us beyond shallow political slogans and stereotypes that fit on bumper stickers or Twitter but are out of place in intelligent and respectful dialogue. I believe God has raised up Ben Watson to be a voice for two interwoven causes that should be simultaneously embraced: prolife justice and racial justice.

Less than six months after holding the hand of my beloved wife, Nanci, as she left this world, I read Robert Wolgemuth’s Finish Line manuscript, which included his account of his last moments with his wife Bobbie. Robert writes with an eternal perspective and a fatherly tenderness and understanding.

Readers' Responses to The Promise Of The New Earth by Randy Alcorn.

For too long we have reduced and distorted the gospel to the snatching of souls from Earth to a distant and intangible realm suitable for angels, not people. Yet the Bible shows that in His unfolding drama of redemption, God is at work to reclaim not just our souls, but also our bodies, and not just our bodies, but also the earth.

In his interview with Dr. Lee Warren, Randy talks about his fiction books and which of his novels are his favorite.

Randy Alcorn was interviewed on The Call to Mastery with Jordan Raynor about his book Heaven. In this audio clip, Randy answers a question Jordan always asks his guests.

A reader wrote: "I ran across your blog while researching VidAngel. I’m a Christian, and a mom to seven. I’m thinking VidAngel is an amazing answer for us, in wanting to enjoy so many stories without the smut. But I had a friend ask, 'Aren’t we still supporting those who make movies with all this content we wish to avoid?'"

I’ve never met Vaneetha Rendall Risner in person, but for years I’ve known and loved her through her writings. In her new memoir Walking Through Fire, you will see her heart, her honesty, her pain, her eternal perspective, and her love for Jesus. 

I don’t normally do the “flip the Bible open and put my finger down” method of reading Scripture. However, I used to mock that practice, and I don’t anymore. It’s certainly not my usual way of opening God’s Word each day, but one real positive is that no matter what, you’re still going to end up in the inspired Word of God.

During this global pandemic, depression and suicidal thoughts are on the rise. That makes the release of the short book Encouragement for the Depressed, with a sermon from Charles Spurgeon, timely.

I highly recommend It’s All About Jesus to anyone who already trusts and follows Him. This book will help increase your desire to know Him more intimately. I would also certainly recommend it to those who may only know OF Jesus. This book could be a significant help to you in your search for the truth about Him, and it should also reveal that life, like this book, is all about Jesus! —J.

A child who doesn’t learn to love to read will not love to read God's Word, and will be robbed of joy and perspective. So read to your kids and give them great books to read! Here are some great books to consider sharing with your children.

The verse “Make good use of every opportunity you have” is sometimes translated as “Redeem the time” (Ephesians 5:16). Here are some resources that I hope will help you now when you may have more time than ever to dive into them.