Normally, I hate doing research for papers (Actually, I just hate writing papers, period). Every once in a while though, I come upon a book that is genuinely worth reading the whole thing. “A Man of the Word: the Life of G. Campbell Morgan” was once such book.

In a book on the history of preaching, David Larsen remarks that Warren Wiersbe tries to read this book every year–and I can see why. It’s the story of a man who made it his life’s work to preach the Word of God, and not just feel-good religion. Reading this book inspired me to make the living Word of God the center of my preaching, rather than to seek to pander to just the felt needs and wants of a congregation (something becoming ever more popular, especially in the US).

The book can be best summed up by a quotation of G. Campbell Morgan:

“It is most remarkable how, wherever one goes, the people are eager for the teaching of definite out and out Christianity. How is it that men are so backward in giving it? There is no more delightful part of my work than this.”

I highly recommend this book to pastors, aspiring pastors, and just about anyone else looking for an encouraging read that will leave you better off than you were before you picked it up. It’s entertaining enough in its biographical material, and inspiring in its content.

Pick it up today, you won’t be disappointed!