Evaluation
Overall Score: 8.0/10
Short, weighty counsels that steady the heart in Christ.
Summary
At a Glance
- Length
- 204 pages
- Type
- Devotional
- Theo. Perspective
- Reformed
- Overall score
- 8 / 10
- Strength
- Highly usable devotional exhortations for tired or distracted believers.
- Limitation
- Its brevity means it complements, rather than replaces, longer works of doctrine and devotion.
In Smooth Stones Taken From Ancient Brooks, Thomas Brooks gives us short, sharp counsels drawn from Scripture, aimed at strengthening faith and correcting spiritual sluggishness.
The style is direct and practical. We are given memorable sentences that press truth home, rather than long discussions that leave us unchanged.
Why Should We Read This Resource?
We should read this when we need steady, Scripture shaped exhortation that can be taken up in small portions. Brooks is skilled at turning doctrine into devotion, and devotion into obedience.
It also helps pastors who want material that stirs the heart without manipulating the emotions. The counsels are plain, earnest, and well suited to reorienting our priorities under Christ.
Used well, it becomes a tool for personal renewal, and a quiet aid for pastoral conversation.
Closing Recommendation
We recommend Smooth Stones Taken From Ancient Brooks for those who want brisk, weighty encouragements that keep us close to the Lord and his Word. It is a good companion for seasons of distraction.
Classification
- Level: Mid-level
- Best For: Busy pastors
- Priority: Strong recommendation
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