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Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth
Richard J. Foster
HarperSanFrancisco, 1998
Beginning of a more in-depth spiritual journey
This book is divided into 3 parts. Part 1 dwells on the inward disciplines, covering meditation, prayer, fasting and study. Inward disciplines are about practices by and on one-self leading to inward transformation. Part 2 is about the outward disciplines, covering ...
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The Life You've Always Wanted: Spiritual Disciplines for Ordinary People (Expanded and Adapted for Small ...
John Ortberg
Zondervan, 2002
Third Ortberg book I've used for Sunday School
This is the third book I've used for my Sunday School Class and they have enjoyed everyone so far.
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He Loves Me! Learning to Live In the Father's Affection
Wayne Jacobsen
Windblown Media, 2007
One of the most beautiful pictures of the Father and the cross
This book has revolutionized my thinking in many ways. I graduated from Bible college and have read many wonderful books on God's love and grace such as "The Ragamuffin Gospel," by Brennan Manning and "What's so amazing about grace," by Phillip Yancey. However, ...
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Knowing God
J. I. Packer
InterVarsity Press, 1993
Essential Theology
I have bought more than fifty copies of Knowing God for use in teaching the subject. Packer does an excellent job of helping us to have a relationship with the God of the universe rather than just knowing something about Him. I have never found another book that does ...
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The Shack
William P. Young
Windblown Media, 2008
Open Your Heart and Read This Book
I was given a Post-it note with the name of this book on as a good book to read. I took my little note to the library and asked for the book only to find a huge waiting list. When my hubby findly brought it home to me, I couldn't even remember asking for the book and ...
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The Irresistible Revolution: Living as an Ordinary Radical
Shane Claiborne
Zondervan, 2006
Don't go by the reviews, read it for yourself
Yes, by my rating you can see that I love this book, however that's not what I intend to write about. I simply want to say that you should not rely on the reviews to form your opinion of this book.
I have repeatedly recommended this book to my friends, Christian or ...
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Blue Like Jazz: Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality
Donald Miller
Thomas Nelson, 2003
Blue Like Jazz
In my opinion this book presents a ground-breaking philosophy to the Christian community as well as anyone who enjoys thought provoking literature. A must read. "Searching For God Knows What" by the same author is just as good, if not better!
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Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference?
Philip Yancey
Zondervan, 2006
THANK GOD FOR YANCEY
Books on prayer are difficult to write, with many being so HEAVY. Philip's inspirational and unique writing style helps us to understand God's own heart regarding prayer. He (God) loves us to be natural and spontaneous when we converse with Him, as though He is our ...
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The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming
Henri J. M. Nouwen
Image Books / Doubleday Publishing Group, 1994
Returning
I first read this book when given to me by our pediatrician. I was deeply touched by the way in which Nouwen guides us to a deepr look into the painting and ourselves. As the leader for the Sunday Adult Book Study I chose this book to start off our fall classes. It ...
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Simple Church: Returning to God's Process for Making Disciples
Thom S. Rainer, Eric Geiger
B&H Books, 2006
"Simple Church" is simply great!
Simple Church: Returning to God's Process for Making Disciples Rainer and Geiger do their homework, reach strong conclusions, and express them with utmost clarity and simplicity. I have been working through this book with the leaders in my church and there is a level ...
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The Cost of Discipleship
Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Touchstone, 1995
A manifesto of love from the beyond
Dietrich Bonhoeffer's "The Cost of Discipleship" is the kind of book so fundamental to the daily challenges of our lives as followers of Christ that one might compare it to cold water in the long, winding desert of 21st century civilization.
Bonhoeffer knew that ...
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The Spirit of the Disciplines: Understanding How God Changes Lives
Dallas Willard
HarperOne, 1991
Excellent Challenge for Those Who Want a Deeper Spiritual Walk With God
"The Spirit of the Disciplines" focuses on the various disciplines that God uses to change people's lives. The book contains 11 chapters and 2 appendix for a total of around 265 pages.
Each of the 11 chapters addresses a particular theme. Chapter 9, addressing the ...
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The Barbarian Way: Unleash the Untamed Faith Within
Erwin Raphael McManus
Thomas Nelson, 2005
Life-Changing Reading
Amazon's service is prompt and the best prices anywhere as usual! This book by McManus will change your perspective and change the course of your life to put you on God's course and none other! Read when you're ready to get out off the couch and out of the driver's ...
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The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering Our Hidden Life In God
Dallas Willard
HarperOne, 1998
Magnificent
I am not sure how to write a review for a book that I will reference for the rest of my life. I had great expectations for this book before beginning it and they were all met. This book is about the Sermon on the Mount and so much more - discipleship to Christ.
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Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: Unleash the Power of Authentic Life in Christ
Peter Scazzero
Thomas Nelson, 2006
A Complete Revelation...
In this book Peter Scazzero lays out a variety of thoughts and ideas that at it's best will completely have you reevaluate your emotional health by inviting Christ into the mix. I believe the strength of Peter's work draws from not just his experience but also that of ...
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