Ten of my favourite things from 2009

1. Best doctrinal book: Words of Life: Scripture as the living and active word of God, by Timothy Ward, IVP, 2009.

2. Best book on the Christian life: Broken-Down House: Living Productively in a World Gone Bad, Paul David Tripp, Shepherd Press, 2009.

3. Best book on Mission: Paul the Missionary: Realities, Strategies and Methods, by Eckhard J. Schnabel, Paperback 519pp.

4. Best biography: John Calvin: A Pilgrim's Life, by Herman J. Selderhuis, IVP, 2009.

5. Best book on heresy: Risking the Truth: Handling Error in the Church, edited by Martin Downes, Christian Focus, 2009.

6. Best Christian radio programme: Premier Christian Radio's Unbelievable? with Justin Brierley.

7. Best album: 'The Resistance' by Muse.

8. Best film: UP!

9. Best blog: Helm's Deep

10. Best Exiled Preacher moment: Blogging in the name of the Lord interview with Dan Phillips.