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Book cover of The Masculine Mandate

Scott LaPierre Author Of Your Marriage God's Way

From Scott's 3 favorite reads in 2026.

Why am I passionate about this?

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Scott's 3 favorite reads in 2026

Scott LaPierre Why Scott loves this book

I read this book with many young men in my church and highly recommend it.

By Richard D. Phillips ,

Why should I read it?

2 authors picked The Masculine Mandate as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

What does it mean to be a man made in the image of God? And what does it mean to be a man under God's grace, called according to His purpose? In The Masculine Mandate, Dr. Richard D. Phillips cuts through the cultural confusion, highlights God's mandate for men, and encourages readers to join him on a journey of repentance and renewal. Phillips begins in the Garden of Eden, drawing foundational teaching for men in the earliest chapters of God's Word. He provides clear biblical instruction for husbands, fathers, and sons as he carefully examines important truths from Scripture. Includes…


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Book cover of December on 5C4

December on 5C4 by Adam Strassberg,

Magical realism meets the magic of Christmas in this mix of Jewish, New Testament, and Santa stories–all reenacted in an urban psychiatric hospital!

On locked ward 5C4, Josh, a patient with many similarities to Jesus, is hospitalized concurrently with Nick, a patient with many similarities to Santa. The two argue…

Book cover of Thoughts for Young Men

Scott LaPierre Author Of Your Marriage God's Way

From Scott's 3 favorite reads in 2026.

Why am I passionate about this?

Author

Scott's 3 favorite reads in 2026

Scott LaPierre Why Scott loves this book

Can't think of a better book for young men. Had my sons read it, and read it with young men in my church.

By J. C. Ryle ,

Why should I read it?

2 authors picked Thoughts for Young Men as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

In which the good Bishop Ryle gives wise and fatherly advice to young men. Originally written in the late 1800's, but you'd think it was penned only yesterday.Compact size, easy to carry, yet very readable text.Quoted Scriptures taken from the ESV


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