I'm not actually an avid reader. But I know I should read more good, Christian books. I need to read more about theology, Christian living, evangelism, etc. When I do read such books, they often help me; some have changed my life.
But, because I'm not someone who reads a book a week, I need to be especially judicious in what I do read. I don't want to waste time reading a book with minimal theology, or worse. I don't want to waste my time reading a book with fine, but superficial or elementary, theology.
I want to read books that will impact my faith, that will help me grow closer to God, that will change the way I live out my faith, and that will change the way my living faith impacts the world around me.
I want to read good, Christian books.
The only problem is, it's not easy to know which books to read.
There are some great book reviewers out there, already. Tim Challies is pillar in that regard.
But, even with as much as he reads and reviews, he doesn't cover everything. So, my goal isn't to compete with Challies or any other Christian reviewers. Instead, my goal is to add to their valuable work.
How will I choose what to review? Unlike most similar reviewers, I am not going to limit myself to just new books. Limiting the reviews to new books is great for avid readers who are up-to-date. I, on the other hand, know there's great stuff out there I've never even heard of. So, I am going to incorporate books that might be on interest to people like me.
And there are some great books I won't even bother to review. John Piper's Desiring God would be an example. That is an awesome book that I would strongly recommend to every Christian. But, there are so many great reviews of that book, and it is so well-established as a modern classic, that there's nothing I can add of value.
And, ultimately, this review blog is here to be of value.
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