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  1. Blue Like Jazz: Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality

    by Donald Miller
    A Christian's exploration of faith and spirituality, navigating its relevance in the modern world.

    The runaway New York Times bestseller that became a cornerstone of Christian nonfiction, Blue Like Jazz is a fresh and original perspective on life, love, and redemption. ,"I never liked jazz music ... (Barnes & Noble)

  2. Love Does: Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in an Ordinary World

    by Bob Goff
    An inspiring journey through life, full of stories and lessons on how to live an extraordinary life.

    The runaway New York Times bestseller! Can a simple concept shift your entire world? Bob certainty thinks so. When it comes to loving your neighbors, rather than focusing on having the "right ... (Barnes & Noble)

  3. Searching for God Knows What

    by Donald Miller
    A spiritual exploration of faith and identity, uncovering the divine in the mundane.

    In, Searching for God Knows What, , best-selling author Donald Miller invites you to reconnect with a faith worth believing. With humor, intelligence, and his trademark writing style, he shows that ... (Barnes & Noble)

  4. A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: What I Learned While Editing My Life

    by Donald Miller
    A journey to create a meaningful life by re-imagining and re-writing one's own story.

    Full of beautiful, heart-wrenching, and hilarious stories, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years details one man's opportunity to edit his life as if he were a character in a movie. Years after writing ... (Goodreads)

  5. Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead

    by Brené Brown
    An exploration of vulnerability, courage, and the strength to embrace imperfection.

    The #1, New York Times, bestseller. More than 2, million copies sold!,Look for Brené Brown’s new podcast,, Dare to Lead, as well as her ongoing podcast, Unlocking Us,!,From thought leader Brené ... (Barnes & Noble)

  6. The Ragamuffin Gospel: Good News for the Bedraggled, Beat-Up, and Burnt Out

    by Brennan Manning
    A reflection on the unconditional love of God, inviting readers to find healing and peace.

    Are you bedraggled, beat-up, burnt-out? Most of us believe in God’s grace—in theory. But somehow we can’t seem to apply it in our daily lives. We continue to see Him as a small-minded bookkeeper, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  7. The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God

    by Timothy J. Keller
    Exploring the complexities of marriage, offering wisdom and insight on the purpose of marriage.

    Renowned pastor of New York’s Redeemer Presbyterian Church and author of The Songs of Jesus , Timothy Keller with his wife of 36 years, delivers The Meaning of Marriage , an extraordinarily ... (Goodreads)

  8. The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery

    by Ian Morgan Cron
    Exploring personality types and learning to better understand yourself and others.

    Over 500,000 Sold,, Foreword INDIES 2016 Book of the Year Awards Finalist,Missio Alliance Essential Reading List of 2016, Ignorance is bliss—except in self-awareness. What you don't know about ... (Barnes & Noble)

  9. The Pursuit of God: The Human Thirst for the Divine

    by A.W. Tozer
    A spiritual journey towards a deeper understanding of God and his divine will.

    Tozer's bestseller, this book has been called "one of the all-time most inspirational books" by a panel of Christian magazine writers,. Sometimes the voices that speak most clearly in the present are ... (Barnes & Noble)

  10. Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: A Devout Muslim Encounters Christianity

    by Nabeel Qureshi
    A Muslim's journey towards faith in Jesus and his encounters with Christianity along the way.

    In Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus , now expanded with new bonus content, Nabeel Qureshi describes his dramatic journey from Islam to Christianity, complete with friendships, investigations, and ... (Barnes & Noble)

  11. Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream

    by David Platt
    A call to Christians to reject the materialistic American Dream and embrace radical obedience to Jesus Christ.

    WHAT IS JESUS WORTH TO YOU? , It's easy for American Christians to forget how Jesus said his followers would actually live, what their new lifestyle would actually look like. They would, he said, ... (Goodreads)

  12. Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion

    by Gregory Boyle
    A memoir of Father Boyle's work with gang members in Los Angeles, emphasizing the power of compassion and kinship to heal and transform lives.

    Father Gregory Boyle’s sparkling parables about kinship and the sacredness of life are drawn from twenty years working with gangs in LA. How do you fight despair and learn to meet the world with a ... (Goodreads)

  13. The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness

    by Timothy J. Keller
    An exploration of the power of humility and surrendering one's pride and ego.

    ‘What are the marks of a supernaturally changed heart?’ This is one of the questions the Apostle Paul addresses as he writes to the church in Corinth. He’s not after some superficial outward ... (Goodreads)

  14. The War of Art: Winning the Inner Creative Battle

    by Steven Pressfield
    A guide to overcoming procrastination and other inner obstacles to unleash creativity.

    A succinct, engaging, and practical guide for succeeding in any creative sphere,, The War of, Art, is nothing less than Sun-Tzu for the soul. What keeps so many of us from doing what we long to do? ... (Barnes & Noble)

  15. 7: An Experimental Mutiny Against Excess

    by Jen Hatmaker
    A spiritual and practical journey to live with less, finding freedom and contentment.

    Why do we pursue, more, when we'd be happier with, less,? This is the story of how, New York Times, bestselling author Jen Hatmaker and her family tried to combat overindulgence—and what they learned ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End

    by Atul Gawande
    An exploration of the human experience of mortality and the importance of end-of-life care.

    In, Being Mortal, author Atul Gawande tackles the hardest challenge of his profession: how medicine can not only improve life but also the process of its ending Medicine has triumphed in modern ... (Goodreads)

  17. Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis

    by J.D. Vance
    An exploration of the struggles of working-class Americans, and the power of family and culture to shape one's life.

    Hillbilly Elegy is a passionate and personal analysis of a culture in crisis—that of white working-class Americans. The disintegration of this group, a process that has been slowly occurring now for ... (Goodreads)

  18. Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian Community

    by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
    Examines the importance of Christian faith in the context of community.

    In Life Together , Dietrich Bonhoeffer, renowned Christian minister, professor, and author of The Cost of Discipleship recounts his unique fellowship in an underground seminary during the Nazi years ... (Barnes & Noble)

  19. Peace Child: An Unforgettable Story of Primitive Jungle Teaching in the 20th Century

    by Don Richardson
    A modern-day missionary's account of his life-changing experience with a remote tribe in New Guinea.

    In 1962, Don and Carol Richardson risked their lives to share the gospel with the Sawi people of New Guinea. Peace Child tells their unforgettable story of living among these headhunters and ... (Goodreads)

  20. Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life

    by Henry Cloud
    A practical guide to setting and maintaining healthy boundaries in all areas of life.

    Boundaries is the book that's helped over 4 million people learn when to say yes and know how to say no in order to take control of their lives. Does your life feel like it's out of control? Perhaps ... (Barnes & Noble)

  21. Jesus Among Other Gods: The Absolute Claims of the Christian Message

    by Ravi Zacharias
    A study of religious truth, exploring the uniqueness of Jesus and the Christian faith.

    In a world with so many religions, why Jesus? We are living in a time when you can believe anything, as long as you do not claim it to be true. In the name of “tolerance,” our postmodern culture ... (Barnes & Noble)

  22. The Knowledge of the Holy

    by A.W. Tozer
    A profound exploration of the attributes of God and the importance of knowing Him.

    This timeless gift breathes a spirit of devotion for all Christians, from those who are newly arrived to those who are committing themselves anew to Jesus Christ., The Knowledge of the Holy, by ... (Barnes & Noble)

  23. Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God

    by Timothy J. Keller
    A guide to understanding the power and importance of prayer, finding deeper connection with God.

    The New York Times bestselling author and renowned pastor explores the power of prayer. Christians are taught in their churches and schools that prayer is the most powerful way to experience God. But ... (Goodreads)

  24. Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God

    by Francis Chan
    A faith-based exploration of the power of love, God's sacrifice and our response.

    Have you ever wondered if we're missing it? It's crazy, if you think about it. The God of the universe—the Creator of nitrogen and pine needles, galaxies and E-minor—loves us with a radical, ... (Goodreads)

  25. David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants

    by Malcolm Gladwell
    An exploration of unlikely success stories, examining conventional wisdom and biases.

    In his #1 bestselling books The Tipping Point , Blink , and Outliers , Malcolm Gladwell has explored the ways we understand and change our world. Now he looks at the complex and surprising ways the ... (Goodreads)

  26. Passion and Purity: Learning to Bring Your Love Life Under Christ's Control

    by Elisabeth Elliot
    A guide to making godly decisions when it comes to matters of the heart and finding a spouse.

    Very few books on dating have stood the test of time like Passion and Purity. Its much-needed message remains strong and hopeful in an age when doing whatever "feels right" is common practice. Using ... (Goodreads)

  27. The Autobiography of Malcolm X

    by Malcolm X
    A gripping account of one man's transformation from criminal to civil rights leader.

    Alternate cover for ISBN 9780345350688 Through a life of passion and struggle, Malcolm X became one of the most influential figures of the 20th Century. In this riveting account, he tells of his ... (Goodreads)

  28. Don't Waste Your Life

    by John Piper
    A plea to live an intentional life, devoted to glorifying God.

    John Piper writes, "I will tell you what a tragedy is. I will show you how to waste your life. Consider this story from the February 1998 Reader's Digest: A couple 'took early retirement from their ... (Goodreads)

  29. Cold Tangerines: Celebrating the Extraordinary Nature of Everyday Life

    by Shauna Niequist
    A collection of personal essays that celebrate the beauty and joy of everyday life, encouraging readers to savor the small moments.

    Shauna Niequist calls us to see the beauty, hope, and dimension in our ordinary days through the life-giving practice of celebration., Cold Tangerines, is beautiful narration of Shauna's journey as a ... (Barnes & Noble)

  30. In the Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian Leadership

    by Henri J.M. Nouwen
    Reflections on the nature of Christian leadership, using the example of Jesus Christ.

    Henri Nouwen was a spiritual thinker with an unusual capacity to write about the life of Jesus and the love of God in ways that have inspired countless people to trust life more fully. Most widely ... (Goodreads)