BASIC CHRISTIAN BOOKS
Thursday, February 23, 2012
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3 BASIC CHRISTIAN BOOKS ON CHRISTIAN LIVING (12-07)
1 – David L. McKenna, How to Read a Christian Book (A guide to selecting and reading Christian books as a Christian discipline), Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2001, 143 pp., Offers helpful methods for choosing and reading books, judging the quality of books, and building a personal library. The author emphasizes the importance of reading as a spiritual discipline and suggests that we should be reading Christian books as part of our daily schedule, ISBN: 0-8010-6359-0, @ $1.99. *(Also on list #10)
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2 – J. Otis Ledbetter, In the Secret Place (For God and You Alone – LifeChange Books), Sisters, OR: Multnomah Publishers, 2003, 89 pp., Booklet: There’s a safe place where you can go . . . . for Guidance, . for Intimacy with God for Peace and Calm, . for Spiritual Protection and Victory for Strength and Encouragement, and . for Growth in Righteousness. Come to a sheltered place where your soul can grow, out of Satan’s reach, ISBN: 1-59052-252-4, @ $2.99. *(Also on list #10)
3 – Mark Water, Daily Devotions Made Easy (An Easy-to-Understand Pocket Reference Guide), Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 1999, 64 pp., Booklet: . discover how to plan your quite times, . learn to link Bible reading and prayer, . find where to turn for help, plus . a 7-page pull-out chart of Christian devotions on the internet., ISBN: 1-56563-103, @ $5.95. *(Also on list #10)
4 – Mark Water, Prayer Made Easy (An Easy-to-Understand Pocket Reference Guide), Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 1999, 64 pp, Booklet: . discover how ACTS can improve your prayer life, . start a prayer diary, plus . a 7-page pull-out chart of the prayers of the Bible, ISBN: 1-56563-102-1, @ $3.99. *(Also on list #10)
5 – Bill Bright, How You Can Pray With Confidence (Transferable Concepts), Orlando, FL: NewLife, 1998, 45 pp., Booklet: You will discover answers to questions many believers ask, such as: . What is prayer? . Who can pray? . Why should we pray? . When should we pray? . What should we include in our prayers? and . How can we expect answers to our prayers? ISBN: 1-56399-109-8, @ $2.99. *(Also on list #10)
6 – Haddon Robinson, Jesus’ Blueprint For Prayer (Prayer – Discovery Series Bible Study), Grand Rapids, MI: Discovery House Publishers, 2002, 39 pp., Booklet: The Lord’s Prayer, one of the most familiar of all prayers, has been much repeated but little understood. One of the biggest problems in our relationship with God is thinking that we can depend on Him on our own terms. This study cuts through the confusion and shows us that Jesus gave us a blueprint for prayer that is just as relevant today as it was 2,000 years ago. ISBN: 1-57293-082-9, @ $1.99. *(Also on list #10)
7 – Hank Hanegraaff, The Prayer of Jesus (Secrets to Real Intimacy with God), Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, 2005, 128 pp., Booklet: He had watched Jesus withdraw to secluded places and marveled at his serenity afterward. He did not know what made Jesus’ face seem to glow, but he knew one thing: Whatever it was, he wanted it, and he wanted it now! Jesus smiled. The time had come for him to unveil the secret. The prayer of Jesus revolutionized their lives. It can revolutionize yours as well!, ISBN: 084990871X, @ $9.99. *(Also on list #10)
8 – Bruce Wilkinson, The Prayer of Jabez (Breaking Through to the Blessed Life), Sisters, OR: Multnomah Publishers, 2001, 64 pp., Are you ready to reach for the extraordinary? To ask God for the abundant blessings He longs to give you? You’ll see how one daily prayer can help you leave the past behind – and break through to the life you were meant to live, ISBN: 1576739791, @ $1.99. *(Also on list #10)
9 – Stormie Omartian and others, Praying through Life’s Problems (Inspiring Messages of Hope), Nashville, TN: Integrity Publishers, 2003, 197 pp., By sharing spiritual and practical encouragement from the depths of their own lives, they draw you into God’s gentle presence no matter what the circumstances: . Knowing when and how to speak the truth in love, . Recognizing God’s heart even in crises, . Drawing on God’s resources for overcoming depression, . Gaining a new view of your body and yourself, and . Moving through the wounds of the past to a better hope, ISBN: 1-591445-057-8, @ $7.99. *(Also on list #5 & 5+)
10 – Mark Water, Scripture Memory Made Easy (An Easy-to-Understand Pocket Reference Guide), Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 1999, 64 pp., Booklet: . understand more of God’s Word, . be better prepared to share Jesus with others, . allow God’s Word to strengthen your faith, plus . a 7-page pull-out plan for learning one hundred Bible verses in fifty-two weeks. ISBN: 1-56563-106-4, @ $3.97. *(Also on list #10)
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11 – Bill Bright, How You Can Be Sure You Are a Christian (Transferable Concepts), Peachtree City, GA: Campus Crusade for Christ, 2006, 45 pp., Booklet: Christianity gets right to the heart of the gospel message – that Christianity is a personal relationship with Jesus Christ which begins through an act of will by faith. It explains: . The threefold commitment of a decision to follow Christ, . Why Christ is God’s only provision for salvation, and . Three ways you can be sure that you are a child of God. ISBN: 1-56399-101-2, @ $2.99. *(Also on list #10)
12 – Following Jesus (I’m a Christian – Now What?),Torrance, CA: Rose Publishing, 2005, 12 pp., This easy-to-understand pamphlet is perfect for new believers. Basics of faith and Christian living: . Salvation, sin, and forgiveness; . Prayer, Bible Study, and church; . Fears, doubts, and trust; . Spiritual gifts, giving, and sharing; and . Reliability of the Christian faith; ISBN: 1-596360-35-6; @ $3.99. *(Also on list #9)
13 – John R. W. Stott, Basic Christianity, Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans Publishing, 1986, 142 pp., We must commit ourselves, heart and mind, soul and will, home and life, personally and unreservedly, to Jesus Christ. We must humble ourselves before Him. We must trust Him as our Savior and submit to Him as our Lord; and then go on to take our place as loyal members of the church and responsible citizens in the community, ISBN: 0-8028-1189-2, @ $3.99. *(Also on list #10)
14 – Knowing God’s Will (Navigating Life’s Tough Decisions), Torrance, CA: Rose Publishing, 2006, 12 pp., Pamphlet that’s a road guide to help you navigate through life’s tough decisions and have confidence along the journey. Address questions such as: . Who is God and why should I trust Him?, . What does God think about me?, . What does the Bible say God’s Will is?, . How can I recognize God’s leading?, . What’s the value of suffering?, and . What does God do with our failure? ISBN: 1596360763, @ $3.99. *(Also on list #5, 5+ & 9)
15 – Mark Water, Knowing God’s Will Made Easier, (An easy-to-understand booklet reference guide), Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 1998, 64 pp., . general principles for guidance, . 9 keys to God’s will, . 5 ways in which God guides, PLUS . a 7-page pull-out chart showing God’s leadership through Scripture., ISBN: 1-56563-376-8, @ $3.50. *(Also on list #5, 5+ & 10)
16 – David Sper, Editor, How Can I Know What God Wants Me to Do? (God’s Will – Discovery Series Bible Study), Grand Rapids, MI: Discovery House Publishers, 2003, 48 pp., Booklet: This study offers biblical guidelines to help us sort through the confusion and move ahead confidently through life. Will He send me a clear signal? Will I get some kind of special feeling? How much should I rely on good old common sense? What if the Bible doesn’t seem to have anything to say that applies to the matter? Why does God seem to leave me hanging in limbo when I want so desperately to hear a direct word from Him? And what about those times when there seem to be several good options, or perhaps no good option? ISBN: 1-57293-103-5, @ $1.99. *(Also on list #5+ & 10)
17 – Michael Bauman, The Creed (What You Believe and Why), Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, 2002, 118 pp., Booklet: . Do you know what you believe?, . Can you give an answer for the hope that is in you?, and . What are the essentials of faith? This book will bring you closer to God by showing you the story of your salvation, ISBN: 0-7852-4703-3, @ $2.49. *(Also on list #10)
18 – Paul E. Little, Know What You Believe (Connecting Faith and Truth), Colorado Springs, CO: Victor (Cook Communications Ministers), 2003, 158 pp., Perhaps you think you know what others are telling you to believe, but deep down inside do you wonder, “What is really important to my faith?” . What does the Bible teach about God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit?, . What do angles, Satan, and demons have to do with reality?, and . What place should the Bible or church have in my life?, ISBN: 0781439647, @ $8.99
19 – Bill Bright, How You Can Love by Faith (Transferable Concepts), Peachtree City, GA: NewLife Publications, 1998, 43 pp., Booklet: God’s unique, radical “agape love” turned the first-century world upside-down and continues to be the driving force that draws unbelievers to Christ today. You also will learn: . What God’s love is really like, . The easy, practical steps of the dynamic concept of loving by faith, and . How God’s love can motivate you to reach out with Christ’s good news of salvation. ISBN: 1-56399-108-X, @ $2.99. *(Also on list #10)
20 – Bill Bright, How You Can Experience God’s Love and Forgiveness (Transferable Concepts), Peachtree City, GA: New Life Publications, 1998, 43 pp., Booklet: Do you feel defeated by life’s trials? Are you struggling with temptations that get you down? You will also learn: . How you can have the greatest relationship you will ever experience, . How you can be free to live as a spiritual person, and . How Spiritual Breathing can dramatically change your life into one of power and spiritual accomplishment. ISBN: 1-56399-102-0, @ $2.99. *(Also on list #6 & 10)
21 – 100 Things to Know When Dating (Important Topics to Consider and Discuss), Torrance, CA: Rose Publishing, , 12 pp., Pamphlet on 100 fantastic topics to consider when you are interested in someone. Questions cover topics such as: . Goals and Interests, . Character, . Personality, . Family and Friends, . Background, . The “Risk Quiz,” . Advice from the Bible, and . Breaking Up. ISBN: 1890947407, @ $3.99. *(Also on list #9)
22 – Why Wait? (24 Reasons for Abstinence), Torrance, CA: Rose Publishing, , 12 pp., Pamphlet gives 24 reasons to wait until marriage to have sex including: . Biblical Reasons, . Medical Facts, . Emotional Effects, . Safe Sex? . “Second-Time” Virginity, and . Can You Take the Pledge? ISBN: 9901980720, @ $3.99. *(Also on list #9)
23 – Christine and David Winter, Why Marry? (Answers to the Great Relationship Question – Bible Answers Library), Uhrichsville, OH: Barbour Publishing, 2001, 47 pp., Booklet: In a world where “living together” is so widely accepted, why should two people who love each other bother with getting married? Why go through all the fuss of a marriage license and a wedding ceremony? There are sound reasons for making the marriage commitment – and you’ll find those reasons in the pages of an ancient book, the Bible. This helpful book will show you what a marriage really is . . . and show you the benefits God planned for committed husbands and wives. The question is not “Why get married?”, but “Why not?”, ISBN: 1-58660-271-3, @ $1.99. *(Also on list #10)
24 – David Sper, Editor, How Can A Parent Find Peace of Mind? (Parenting – Discovery Series Bible Study), Grand Rapids, MI: Discovery House Publishers, 2002, 52 pp., Booklet: Few experiences are more wonderful and difficult than raising children. For this challenge, the Bible offers wisdom. Nowhere is there more realism than in the experiences of Abraham, Sarah, David, and others. Nowhere is there more understanding and comfort than in the Father of heaven who patiently loves and waits in the lives of His own growing children. ISDN: 1-57293-100-0, @ $1.99. *(Also on list #5+ & 10)
25 – Herb Vander Lugt, Divorce & Remarriage: What Does The Bible Teach?, Grand Rapids, MI: RBC Ministries, 2001, 32 pp., Booklet: Some students of Scripture say that that the Bible gives no grounds for divorce or remarriage. Others suggest that the Bible allows for divorce under some circumstances but does not allow for remarriage. Some say that if a divorce is justified, so is the possibility of remarriage. ISBN: ??????????, @ free PDF download @ www.discoveryseries.org/catalog, *(Also on list #10)
26 – David Sper, Editor, Joseph: Overcoming Life’s Challenges (God’s Faithfulness – Discovery Series Bible Study), Grand Rapids, MI: Discovery House Publishers, 2002, 46 pp., Booklet: We can be slow to learn that what causes the most pain is not the initial loss or hardship but the failure to learn anything in the process. If we really believe that God is working all things for our good, then one of the great challenges is to allow hard, painful, and tear-filled experiences to be our teacher in the classroom of life. The Old Testament character Joseph learned through extremely difficult circumstances how to overcome. ISBN: 1-57293-096-9, @ $1.99. *(Also on list #5+ & 10)
27 – Bruce Wilkinson with David Kopp, Secrets of the Vine (Breaking Through to Abundance), Sisters, OR: Multnomah Publishers, 2002, 64 pp., Is it time to trade mediocrity for a life of consequences? Do you want to experience the joy of making maximum impact for God? Find out why Jesus is the Vine of life and explore the four levels of “fruit bearing,” ISBN: 1576739724, @ $1.99. *(Also on list #10)
28 – Bruce Wilkinson with David Knopp, A Life God Rewards (Why Everything You Do Today Matters Forever), Sisters, OR: Multnomah Publishers, 2002, 64 pp., Jesus revealed a direct link between what you do today and what you will experience after you die. What you’ll discover will unlock the power and potential of your life, starting now, ISBN: 1590520114, @ $1.99. *(Also on list #10)
29 – Kurt De Haan, How Can I Find Satisfaction In My Work? (Christian Living – Discovery Series Bible Study), Grand Rapids, MI: Discovery House Publishers, 2003, 48 pp., Booklet: Is there any way that I can find significance in a job that seems to be going nowhere? What if I feel overworked and underappreciated? Do I care too much or not enough about my job? What does God think about my work? Does my job really matter to Him? ISBN: 1-57293-104-3, @ $1.99. *(Also on list #5+ & 10)
30 – Robert M. Hicks, The Christian Family in Changing Times (the Myths, Models, and Mystery of Family Life), Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2002, 159 pp, The book examines the possible origins of our concept of a Christian home, exposes its common myths, and presents an overview of the biblical examples and teachings on family. It then provides you with a revised theology for a healthy, Christ-centered family that is both biblical and practical for today, ISBN: 0-8010-6365-5, @ $1.99.
31 – Richard Land with John Perry, For Faith & Family (Changing America by Strengthening the Family), Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2002, 212 pp., Christian families are under attach today like in no other generation. The evidence of the assault is all around – sexual impurity in marriage, divorce, homosexuality, pornography, abortion, cloning, embryonic stem cell research. But Christian families can be empowered to triumph over these temptations and assaults of secular culture, ISBN: 080542380-X, @ $3.99.
32 – Marlane Renner, The Elephant in My Living Room (Exposing the Blind Spots That Cause Us to Trample on the Relationships in Our Lives), Mobile, AL: Evergreen Press, 2003, 136 pp., If there’s an elephant in your living room – a blind spot or problem that is obvious to everyone else but invisible to you – there’s hope. This booklet will help anyone overcome their blind spots, regardless of the cause, ISBN: 1-58169-110-6, @ $2.99. *(Also on list #10)
33 – Charles Spurgeon, God’s Grace to You, New Kensington, PA: Whitaker House, 1997, 157 pp., Understanding the covenant of grace is at the heart of faith in Christ. This book explores the details of God’s unbreakable contract with you and points out many of its marvelous provisions, including: . Forgiveness of your sins, . Inner peace, . A new nature, . Freedom from bondage, . Equipping for service, . Entrance into heaven, . The wisdom and power of God, . Acceptance in God’s family, and . Joy in the Holy Spirit, ISBN: 0-88368-432-2, @ $1.99.
34 – Jim Gallery, A Journey with God in Discipleship, Nashville, TN: Brighton Books, 2002, 125 pp., Booklet: You have made the biggest decision of your life. That decision secured your heavenly destination and started you on an earthly journey, custom-made for you. May you be blessed always as you embark upon the journey of a lifetime: your spiritual journey with God! ISBN: 1-58334-124-2, @ $.99. *(Also on list #10)
35 – Bill Bright, How You Can Walk in the Spirit (Transferable Concepts), Peachtree City, GA: NewLife Publications, 1998, 45 pp., Booklet: Now you can learn how to live above your circumstances! This booklet will teach you how to: . Face problems and disappointments in the power of the Holly Spirit, . Have victory over the temptations of the world, the flesh, and the devil, and . Live above your emotions. ISBN: 1-56399-104-7, @ $2.99. *(Also on list #10)
36 – Fruit of the Spirit (How the Spirit Works In and Through Believers), Torrance, CA: Rose Publishing, 2004, 12 pp., This pamphlet encourages Christians to live according to the Spirit, which produces godly traits to be part of our lives: . Love, . Joy, . Peace, . Patience, . Kindness, . Goodness, . Faithfulness, . Gentleness, and . Self-control, ISBN: 1890947814, @ $3.99. *(Also on list #4, 6 & 9)
37 – C. Peter Wagner, Discover Your Spiritual Gifts (The Easy-To-Use Guide That Helps You Identify and Understand Your Unique God-Given Spiritual Gifts), Ventura, CA: Regal (Gospel Light), 2005, 115 pp., Booklet: When you become a follower of Christ, you receive gifts from the Holy Spirit. But how can you know for certain what your gifts are? Once you know, how should you use your gifts to best serve God?, ISBN: 0-8307-3678-6, @ $6.99. *(Also on list #10)
38– Max Lucado, It’s Not About Me (Rescue from the Life We Thought Would Make Us Happy), Nashville, TN: Integrity Publishers, 2004, 173 pp., Our pleasures, our problems, our gifts, and our talents . . . when they’re all for the One who created us, we suddenly gain what we’ve been seeking, ISBN: 159145042X, @ $12.99.
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39– Clift & Kathleen Richards, In the Secret Place with God, Tulsa, OK: Victory House, 2004, 318 pp., This book helps you experience God in all His fullness, dwell in His presence, and enjoy a close, personal relationship with Him throughout your life. You will discover such great truths as: . What and where the secret place is, . How to enter the presence of God, . The importance of waiting in His presence, . The meaning of true spiritual surrender and abandonment, . How to deal with distractions, . The role of the Holy Spirit, and . How to abide there continually, and so many other wonderful things about the secret place, ISBN: 0-932081-80-0, @ $4.99.
40 - Oswald Chambers (edited by James Reimann), My Utmost for His Highest (Updated Edition), Grand Rapids, MI: Discovery House Publishers, 1995, 396 pp., A daily devotional with relevance, impact, and power. Here’s a daily devotional to make you think . . . to challenge your assumptions . . . to help you develop a faith that’s real. ISBN: 1-58660-830-4, @ $.99.
41 – Bruce Bickel and Stan Jantz, Pocket Guide To Prayer (A User-Friendly Approach), Eugene, OR: Harvest House Publishers, 2000, 110 pp., . why prayer really does make a difference, . how to talk with God as though He is your best friend, . what it means to “pray in God’s will,” . why you need to pray with persistence and patience, and . how to pray with the expectation that something will happen, ISBN: 0-7369-1002-6, @ $5.99. *(Also on list #10)
42 – Peter Horrobin, The Most Powerful Prayer on Earth (Pray the Prayer that Can Transform Your Life), Venture, CA: Regal, 2004, 111 pp., The largest single factor that can release blessing in our lives is forgiveness, ISBN: 0-8307-3422-8, @ $8.99. *(Also on list #10)
43 – Stormie Omartian, Lord, I Want to Be Whole (The Power of Prayer & Scripture in Emotional Healing), Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 2000, 237 pp., Outlines seven solidly biblical steps to wholeness, based on the power of prayer and Scripture to change your life: . Release the past; . Live in obedience to God; . Recognize and resist your real enemy; . Don’t settle for less than total restoration; . Receive the gifts God has given you; . Reject common pitfalls; and . Stand strong when difficulties come., ISBN 0-7852-6703-4, @ $10.99. *(Also on list # 5+)
44 – Stormie Omartian, Praying God’s Will for Your Life (A Prayerful Walk to Spiritual Well-Being), Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 2001, 183 pp., A way of life and a heart attitude that are God’s will for everyone who knows Him. That way of life encompasses three important components: . an intimate relationship with God, . a solid foundation in God’s truth, and . a commitment to obedience, ISBN: 0-7852-6645-3, @ $9.99. *(Also on list # 5+)
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45 – Bruce Bickel & Stan Jantz, Now That You’re a Christian (A Guide to Your Faith in Plain Language – Christianity 101), Eugene, OR: Harvest House Publishers, 2005, 43 pp., This concise booklet guide provides the answers you need to grow in your new life as a Christian. You’ll discover . . . . what God has done for you, . What God wants you to do, and . how you can have a heart like God’s, ISBN: 0-7369-1737-3, @ $2.95. *(Also on list #10)
46 – Greg Laurie, New Believer’s Guide to Effective Christian Living (First Steps for New Christians), Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, 2002, 164 pp., You’ve chosen to follow Jesus, but now you have questions. Questions like: . How can I grow spiritually and deepen my faith?, . How can I find real friendships and community?, . How can Christ change my life for the better?, . What do I do about temptation?, and . How do I help others to know about Jesus? Even if you have little or no church background, this book will help you rapidly lay a solid foundation on which to build your spiritual life. ISBN: 0-8423-5574-X, @ $4.99.
47 – Adrian Rogers, What Every Christian Ought to Know (Essentials Truths for Growing Your Faith), Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publisher, 2005, 250 pp., This book will help Christians learn, articulate, and defend their core beliefs about the Bible and the basics of the Christian faith. Just as plants need certain essentials to grow – light, water, and fertile soil – so do new Christians – babes in the faith. Without these essentials – the basic truths of the faith – they will never establish strong roots or bear fruit, ISBN: 0-8054-2692-2, @ $14.99.
48 – Tim LaHaye, Finding The Will of God In A Crazy Mixed-up World, Grand Rapids, MI: ZondervanPublishingHouse, 1989,165 pp., Learn how to follow Dr. LaHaye’s eight road signs for decision-making: . Surrender to God’s Word; . Pray diligently and consistently; . Allow the Holy Spirit’s indwelling in your heart; . Pay attention to the circumstances of Divine Providence; . Expect God’s supernatural peace in your heart; . Accept the godly desires God gives you; . Listen to godly advice from dedicated Christians; and . Read the Word to make God-guided decisions., ISBN 0-310-27171-1, @ $7.99. *(Also on list #5+)
49 - Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend, God Will Make A Way (What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do), Nashville, TN: Integrity Publishers, 2006, 307 pp., Presents eight fascinating and persuasive principles that demonstrate how God enters both the heart-breaking situation and the life looking for more. When you apply these principles to your life . . . . Your relationships will be better, . You’ll have more control over your life, and . You’ll satisfy your spiritual hunger, ISBN 1-59145-429-8, @ $11.99. *(Also on list #5) *(Also on list #5+)
50 – Bruce Bickel and Stan Jantz, Bible Answers to Life’s Big Questions (Conversations About Faith in Plain Language), Eugene, OR: Harvest House Publishers, 2006, 300 pp., Questions about life and living the Christian faith, including: . Why is grace important if we believe we are always saved?, . What happens when we die?, . Is Christ the only way to salvation? What about other religions?, . How can know there is a God?, and . Is the Bible true?, ISBN: 0736917276, @ $9.99. *(Also on list #4)
51 – Bruce Bickel and Stan Jantz, Growing as a Christian 101 (Guide to Stronger Faith in Plain Language – Christianity 101 Series), Eugene, OR: Harvest House Publishers, 2005, 270 pp., You’ll find helpful information about such important topics as . . . . the power of prayer – getting personal with God, . the Bible – it’s all about everything you need to know, and . the Holy Spirit – your Inside Source, ISBN: 0-7369-1431-5, @ $9.99.
52 – Gary L. Harbaugh, The Confident Christian (Seeing with the Eyes of Faith), Minneapolis, MN: Augsburg, 2000, 163 pp., What does it mean to be a confident Christian? Christian confidence is the confidence of faith. Not confidence in how much faith we have or how faithful we are, but the confidence of faith in God’s hand leading us and in God’s love supporting us. This book helps you discover ways you are already a confident Christian and areas in which you can further develop your faith. ISBN: 0-8066-4026-X, @ $0.99.
52 – Donald S. Whitney, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life, Colorado Springs, CO: Navpress, 1997, 266 pp., This book will guide you through a carefully selected array of Disciplines, including: . Scripture Reading, . Prayer, . Worship, . Scripture Mediation, . Evangelism, . Serving, . Stewardship, . Scripture Application, . Fasting, . Silence & Solitude, . Journaling, and . Learning, ISBN: 1-57683-027-6, @ $10.99.
53 – John MacArthur, The Keys to Spiritual Growth (Unlocking the Riches of God), Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books, 1991, 191 pp., John MacArthur guides you through Scripture, showing you the doors to continue growth in grace and faith. Here you’ll find the keys of discipleship, ISBN: 1-58134-369-1, @ $9.99.
54 – Henry Cloud, The Secret Things of God (Unlocking the Treasures Reserved for You), New York, NY: Howard Books (Division of Simon & Schuster), 2007, 218 pp., This book reveals the “secret things of God” – secrets about God, about happiness, about relationships, and about your purpose. The spiritual truths reveal principles that make life work. Even Christians who know and claim biblical truths often don’t know how to use them. Author Cloud shows readers how to unlock the treasure of these truths and ignite their power in their lives. ISBN: 1-4165-6360-1, @ $12.87. *(Also on list #5)
55 – Jerry Bridges, Trust God (Even When Life Hurts), Colorado Springs, CO: NAVpress, 1988, 215 pp., As you begin to explore the scope of God’s power over nations, nature, and the detailed lives of individuals, you’ll begin to acknowledge His loving control. And as you come to know Him better, you’ll find yourself trusting Him more completely – Even when life Hurts, ISBN: 08910-96175, @ $10.49.
56 – Gary L. Harbaugh, The Confident Christian (Seeing with the Eyes of Faith), Minneapolis, MN: Augsburg, 2000, 163 pp., What does it take to be a confident Christian? Christian confidence is the confidence of faith. Not confidence in how much faith we have or how faithful we are, but the confidence of faith in God’s hand leading us and in God’s love supporting us. ISBN: 0-8066-40026-X, @ $.99.
57 – George Barna, Think Like Jesus (Make the Right Decision Every Time – Ground-Breaking Research That Redefines What It Means to . . .), Nashville, TN: Integrity Publishers, 2003, 220 pp., Seven characteristics of Jesus’ worldview that define what He believed and how He acted. There are benefits from thinking and acting this way, such as wise decision-making, relational advantages, and spiritual health. These benefits are not received unless we are totally committed to seeking, knowing, and following God’s wisdom, ISBN: 1-59145-278-3, @ $9.99.
58 – Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life (What On Earth Am I Here For?), Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2002, 334 pp., By the end of this journey you will know God’s purpose for your life and will understand the big picture – how all the pieces of your life fit together. Having this perspective will reduce your stress, simplify your decisions, increase your satisfaction, and, most important, prepare you for eternity, ISBN: 0-310-20571-9, @ $11.99. *(Also on list # 5+)
59 – Billy Graham, The Journey (How to Live by Faith in an Uncertain World), Nashville, TN: W Publishing (Division of Thomas Nelson), 2006, 304 pp., We learn about God’s purpose for our lives and what Jesus has done for us. We discover how to deal with temptation, destructive habits, and life’s disappointments. And we are given practical advice on prayer, knowing God’s Will, making right decisions, strengthening our marriage, and coping with the pain, suffering, and grief that come along with pain. ISBN: 0-8499-1832-4, @$9.99.
60 – Kenneth D. Boa & Robert M. Bowman, An Unchanging Faith in a Changing World (Understanding and Responding to Critical Issues that Christians Face Today), Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1997, 404 pp., This book is for you if: . You are interested in reaching people of different faiths, or people who profess no faith at all, . You wonder how to uphold a biblical view of human nature and sin in light of genuine insights from modern psychology and other human sciences, . You are alarmed at how Christian values are being cast aside in American culture, . You want not merely to condemn homosexuality but to reach out to homosexuals and offer them the love, forgiveness, and spiritual healing that Jesus extended to you, . You are concerned at how evolutionary theory has expanded beyond biology and is being touted as a comprehensive account of the cosmos, life, the human mind, and religion, and . You believe that abortion is not only a grave problem in its own right but also a symptom of an even greater moral breakdown, ISBN: 0-7852-7352-2, @ $4.99.
61– Charles F. Stanley, Living the Extraordinary Life (Nine Principles to Discover It), Nashville, TN: Nelson Books, 2005, 240 pp., Some of the basic truths offered to restore inner peace and joy include: . A complete life can only occur by full surrender to God, . Obedience always brings blessing, . Only by patience can we know God’s will, and . We can win our battles if we fight on our knees, ISBN: 0-7852-6611-9, @ $11.99. *(Also on list #5+)
62 – David Reagan, Living for Christ in the End Times (Balancing Today with the Hope of Tomorrow), Green Forest, AR: New Leaf Press, 2000, 262 pp., Provides practical, down-to-earth instruction about how to live a triumphant Christian life in the midst of a descent into paganism. How to balance today’s growing despair with the hope that the Bible promises for the future, ISBN: 0-89221-499-6, @ $8.99. *(Also on list #8)
63 – Josh McDowell, The Last Christian Generation (The Crisis is Real. The Responsibility is Ours), Holiday, FL: Green Key Books, 2006, 200 pp., The research on the current generation of young people reveals an alarming fact: they have redefined what it means to be Christian. The majority of our churched young people do not believe Christ is the Son of God, do not believe the Holy Spirit is a real entity, and think ‘doing good’ earns them a place in heaven. And just as disturbing is the fact that their attitudes and behavior are virtually no different than those of non-Christians, ISBN: 1-93-258766-7, @ $9.99. |
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