Two weeks ago I emailed sovereign grace ministries, thanking them for their ministry. I mentioned to them that I led a small Bible study, church music/worship and sometimes preach at our small church. The next week SGM sent me 7 books and 2 cds, for free. Two books had handwritten notes of encouragement, to me, by the author, C.J. Mahaney. A testimony that this ministry believes its message.

I just finished the first book, 'Living The Cross Centered Life' and I must give it my complete endorsement. You'll find no seven steps to success or a better life now, in this message. If you like quick-fix-it approaches, seven steps to your best life now or jabez prayer potion shallowness, you won't like this book. But, if you love Jesus and His work accomplished on the cross, you'll be greatly encouraged by its depth.

To back the argument that Christians should keep the main thing, the main thing (namely Jesus and His work on the Cross), Mahaney includes much scripture as well as powerful quotes and recommendations from C.H. Spurgeon, John Stott, D. A. Carson and J.I. Packer.

Some quotes from the book: 'What are you most passionate about? What do you love to talk about? What do you think about most when your mind is free?”