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These are things that I have found useful during my Christian journey. If you click on the item and buy something through my link I get a percentage. It doesn't cost you anything but it helps defray the cost of this site. Some links are to Amazon and some to Christianbook.com. You can also use the search box to the right to look for items on Christianbook.com or Musicforce.com. Thank you for the support. |
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The Abolition of Man by C. S. Lewis. The small size belies the importance of this book. Almost more relevant today than when it was published. The book has three essays and the one most reacted to is "Men Without Chests" which looks at education and how it perverts knowledge into feeling. It is a refutation of postmodernism and in doing so demonstrates the timelessness of great moral principles. While not light reading, it will reward the effort with a clearer view of what is happening in the world around us. |
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Knowing God
by J. I. Packer. Originally released in 1973, this Christian
classic has been one of the most popular Christian books of the last
40 years. Why? The book's premise that there's a difference between
knowing God and knowing about God addresses a major problem
in Christian development. When you truly know God, you will have the
wherewithal to serve and share him, and the contentment in him
necessary to see you through any tribulation or trial. Rating 5
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Knowing God
Through the Year
by J. I. Packer. A daily one-year guide through J. I. Packer's
Knowing God. Every day you will meditate on a Scripture and a short
passage that touches on various aspects of your relationship with
God. The purpose is to assist you in responding to God through
prayer and reflection. If you have studied Knowing God, this will
make the lessons learned there an integral part of your life. Rating 5
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Knowing
Scripture
by R.C. Sproul, Robert Wolgemuth (softcover). Originally released in 1973, .R.C.
Sproul wrote Knowing Scripture to address the tendency among
Christians to believe that scripture is difficult to understand and
that we should rely on others to interpret it for us. Sproul desired
to see Christians dedicate themselves to a personal systematic study
of the Bible. This is one of his earliest works but important and
highly recommended. Rating 5
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A Long Obedience in the Same Direction
by Eugene Peterson. Eugene is best known for his paraphrase of the
Bible, The Message. In this short book Eugene addresses the
failure of Christian discipleship which in part he lays at the feet
of our instant society, where instant gratification and results are
expected. Using the Jewish
Psalms of Ascent as source material, he takes us on a voyage of
discovery that emphasizes both obedience and long, since
Christian discipleship is a lifelong journey. Rating 5 crosses.
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The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language by Eugene Peterson
(hardcover). This
paraphrase of the New Testament, Psalms and selected other
scriptures in modern vernacular and idiom is at times eye opening
and at other times disappointingly confusing. Despite that I would
recommend that every Christian have a copy to use for reading
(though not studying) the included scriptures. It is a very good
resource for feeding the preacher's muse. Rating 4 crosses.
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Scripture Twisting by James W. Sire. This is
the ideal companion book to Knowing Scripture above. It examines the
common errors and intentional distortions used by those who twist
scripture to fit their own agenda. It is a useful corrective for
dealing the arguments of cults and others who distort scripture as
well as a guide to prevent yourself from falling into the same
traps. Rating 5 crosses. |
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The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalog, Fourth Edition by James W. Sire. To
understand what other people are saying, even if they use the same
words you do, you need to understand their worldview, the
fundamental way they see the universe around them. Sire's book gives
you the tools to connect the dots between what people say and what
they mean. This newly revised fourth edition is a must read for
anyone doing evangelism or engaging in apologetics. Rating 5 crosses. |
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