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Previously, I recommended books for Christian women and spoke about a few of my favorite fiction series but this week, I decided to have my friend and brother in Christ, Glenroy, recommend some books for Christian men. I figured it would be fitting to have a male perspective on the books since this post is geared toward men.
A little bit about my friend Glen, we have been friends for many years now. He has a such a serving heart, and I cannot count the times he has gone out of his way to pick me up and take me to church for our regular Sunday service and Bible study. That is only one small example of Glen’s help. He also helped a ton when my husband and I were planning our wedding. In fact, he was a groomsman, even though he did not want to be one. He stated he wanted to sit at our main table but didn’t want the groomsmen title. We made him one anyway and cannot picture our wedding without him.
If you read the prior post on how Mike and I started dating, you have my perspective of how things happened but Mike tells me that before he even asked me to date him, he had gone to Glen for advice and to ask about me. At this point, Glen had known me for a few years and gave Mike the thumbs-up. So, Glen has been there from the beginning of my courtship which led to my marriage and even before that. I trust his judgment when it comes to books and any biblical questions I may have. Both Mike and I are very fond of him and thank the Lord for placing him in our lives.
He is currently involved in a podcast titled “Stop and Think about it” that is run by one of the elders of my church along with other members. I will discuss the podcast further in the future but in the meantime, I advise you to check it out here. Glen plans to soon have a website of his own where he will provide resources for Christians.
Well, now that you have an idea of who my dear friend Glen is, here are his book recommendations. Enjoy!
The Ninety-Five Theses and Other Writings
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Martin Luther. (by Penguin Group (USA) LLC) When Angie asked me to choose some must-read books for men, I was at a lost as to which to choose. This book quickly came to mind. It is not limited to just men, but I believe there are a lot of truths about biblical manhood in this small classic. This book includes an eclectic collection of Martin Luther’s writings and sermons starting with the Ninety-Five theses which launched him to historical notoriety. It is one of the best books of its kind because it allows Luther, through his own words, to express what he believed without modern distortions. The best section for me was the chapter on “8 sermon’s in lent” where Martin counsels against the violence of some of is “so called” followers. The main thrust of his argument is a belief in the sovereignty of God and utter reliance on God. Luther came out of hiding, at peril of his life, to courageously counsel for peace. This is just one of many invaluable sections that demonstrate true biblical manhood and sincere theology that is much needed today.
Reset: Living a Grace-Paced Life in a Burnout Culture
Reset. I recently received this book from one of my pastors. It is a small book, but it touched me in a deep way because of its practicality and the depth of its subject. David Murray wrote this book to teach men “how to learn to live grace-paced lives in a burnout culture”. If you or someone you know seems to be burned out in ministry and life, this book could be just what is needed. Murray lays out a clear biblical case for how men can “reset their lives and enjoy the healthy balance of grace motivation and grace moderation.” This not a dry theological book, heavy on data and light on solutions. This book is hands on. Murray lays out a step-by-step method for men to assess where they are in all areas of their lives, what needs to change, and how to create proper routines and biblical mindsets to avoid the burnout that so many of us face today. One of the nicest things about this book is Murray’s use of bible references, personal anecdotes and well-timed quotes from public figures we all know.
This is a quick read and highly recommended.
SDG – “Soli Deo Gloria”
