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The Holy Wild: Trusting in the Character of God
Mark Buchanan
Multnomah Books, 2006
The Holy Wild
+ The Holy Wild changes lives
+ Trusting in a Wild God?
+ One Of My Favorites!
+ Buchanan gets is mostly right
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Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations
Alex Harris, Brett Harris
Multnomah Books, 2008
Recommended!
+ Excellent book.
+ Worth reading
+ It's time to stand up to our culture!
+ Excellent
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Blue Like Jazz: Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality
Donald Miller
Thomas Nelson, 2003
Blue Like Jazz
+ Read it.
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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The Shack (Special Hardcover Edition)
William P. Young
Windblown Media, 2007
Greatest book ever read
+ The Shack
This book is a MUST read for anyone who thinks they "know" God. It will open eyes and hearts for a closer relationship with Him
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A Severe Mercy
Sheldon Vanauken
HarperOne, 1987
A Theology of Joy
+ past legitimate doubt to serious faith
+ My Favorite Book
+ No other word but beautiful.
+ Wear Your Tears and Read Your Fears
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Still Growing: An Autobiography
Kirk Cameron
Regal Books, 2008
Great Story!
+ Cameron's tale of correcting past mistakes
+ One Of The Few Funny & Honest Celebrity Autobiographies!!!
+ SHOW ME THAT SMILE AGAIN
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Dinner with a Perfect Stranger: An Invitation Worth Considering
David Gregory
WaterBrook Press, 2005
a thoughtful interaction with Jesus
+ EXCELLENT book - answers a lot of questions
+ Dinner With a Perfect Stranger
I just finished this book and I must say I was surprised. It was very good. My initial worry was that it would be fluffy, but the portrait of Jesus struck the right balance between his being compassionate and winsome on the one hand, but far from passive or a push-over on the other. It was ...
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Generation Hex: Understanding the Subtle Dangers of Wicca
Marla Alupoaicei, Dillon Burroughs
Harvest House Publishers, 2008
Interesting and informative
+ Balanced and accurate
+ Wicca Belief in Light of Biblical Christianity
A very interesting and informative look into what the authors claim is the fastest growing religion in America - Wicca, or witchcraft. The authors do a great job of giving factual information that parents and students alike can examine about the core tenets of this belief system balanced with ...
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The Shape of Mercy: A Novel
Susan Meissner
WaterBrook Press, 2008
Haunting and thought-provoking
+ interesting and captivating
+ "Whispered conversations over the years..."
+ Interesting Novel
+ Fabulous faithful fiction with a message about true love
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The Trouble With Paris: Following Jesus in a World of Plastic Promises
Mark Sayers
Thomas Nelson, 2008
Wonderful
+ Profound and timely
Mark Sayers' new book The Trouble with Paris is outstanding. Well informed, insightful, articulate, and down to earth are just a few thoughts that come to mind when describing this tour de force. Sayers has a unique ability to have his finger on the pulse of contemporary culture and Christianity, ...
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What's So Amazing About Grace?
Philip Yancey
Zondervan, 2002
Christian Manifesto
+ What's So Amazing About Grace
+ Grace for us all
+ secret to happyness
+ What's So Amazing About Grace?
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Night (Oprah's Book Club)
Elie Wiesel
Hill and Wang, 2006
Elie, a brave boy and a survivor
+ The banal becomes terrifying, the terrifying becomes everyday "normal"
+ Human Words Cannot Convey the Story
+ Night, a real tragedy, from a young boy.
+ A Horrific Account of the Nightmare of the Holocaust
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Peace Like a River
Leif Enger
Atlantic Monthly Press, 2002
Peace Like a River
+ PEACE LIKE A RIVER
+ Deserves more than 5 stars!
+ A great read - "Peace Like A River"
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Walking on Water: Reflections on Faith and Art (Wheaton Literary Series)
Madeleine L'Engle
Shaw Books, 2001
Breathing New Life
+ beautiful book
+ Fantastic!
+ Exactly what I was looking for
+ redeeming writing, celebrating art
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Cold Tangerines: Celebrating the Extraordinary Nature of Everyday Life
Shauna Niequist
Zondervan, 2007
Beautiful thought provoking writing
+ Crunky, Quirky, and Delightful
+ An easy and tough read.
+ great book
+ honest writer
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