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Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist
by John Piper
Examination of the joys of Christian hedonism, finding pleasure in doing God's will.
Scripture reveals that the great business of life is to glorify God by enjoying Him forever. In this paradigm-shattering classic, newly revised and expanded, John Piper reveals that the debate ... (Goodreads)
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)
The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism
by Timothy J. Keller
An exploration of faith and belief, examining the evidence for the Christian faith.
Making Sense of God: An Invitation to the Skeptical , is a prequel to The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism . The End of Faith . The God Delusion . God Is Not Great . Letter to a ... (Goodreads)
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)
The Cross of Christ
by John R.W. Stott
An exploration of the Christian doctrine of the Cross and its implications for faith.
The work of a lifetime, from one of the world's most influential thinkers, about the heart of the Christian faith. I could never myself believe in God, if it were not for the cross. . . . In the real ... (Goodreads)
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)
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)
Shepherding a Child's Heart
by Tedd Tripp
A guide to parenting, emphasizing the importance of nurturing a child's heart and leading with wisdom.
Shepherding a Child's Heart is about how to speak to the heart of your child. The things your child does and says flow from the heart. Luke 6:45 puts it this way: "...out of the overflow of the heart ... (Goodreads)
Humility: True Greatness
by C.J. Mahaney
Examining the power of humbleness, humility, and its importance in faith and life.
Be Transformed by Christ’s Example “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” —1 Peter 5:5 A battle rages within every one of us every day. It’s the clash between our sense of stubborn ... (Goodreads)
Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life
by Donald S. Whitney
A practical guide to growing spiritually, discovering greater intimacy with God.
Drawn from a rich heritage, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life will guide you through a carefully selected array of disciplines. By illustrating why the disciplines are important, showing ... (Barnes & Noble)
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)
The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions
by Arthur Bennett
Collection of profound prayers and meditations to help deepen Christian faith and understanding.
The strength of Puritan character and life lay in prayer and meditation. In this practice the spirit of prayer was regarded as of first importance and the best form of prayer, for living prayer is ... (Goodreads)
The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith
by Timothy J. Keller
Examining the parable of the prodigal son to understand grace, faith, and the Christian message.
The, New York Times, bestselling author of, The Prodigal Prophet, uncovers the essential message of Jesus, locked inside his most familiar parable. Newsweek called renowned minister Timothy Keller "a ... (Barnes & Noble)
My Utmost for His Highest
by Oswald Chambers
Daily spiritual reflections on Christian faith and the application of scripture to life.
For nearly seventy-five years, countless millions of Christians the world over have trusted the spiritual companionship of Oswald Chambers's daily devotional, "My Utmost for His Highest." These brief ... (Goodreads)
Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope that Matters
by Timothy J. Keller
Explores how modern idols such as money, sex, and power can never truly satisfy us, and how only a relationship with God can bring true fulfillment.
The, New York Times, bestselling author of, The Reason for God, and, The Songs of Jesus, and a nationally renowned minister, Timothy Keller exposes the error of making good things “ultimate” in this ... (Goodreads)
ESV Study Bible
by Anonymous
Comprehensive study of the Bible, providing an in-depth look at the scriptures.
The ESV Study Bible was designed to help you understand the Bible in a deeper way. Created by a diverse team of 95 leading Bible scholars and teachers–from 9 countries, nearly 20 denominations, and ... (Goodreads)
A Grief Observed
by C.S. Lewis
A powerful account of a man's journey through grief following the death of his wife.
Written with love, humility, and faith, this brief but poignant volume was first published in 1961 and concerns the death of C. S. Lewis's wife, the American-born poet Joy Davidman. In her ... (Goodreads)
Knowing God
by J.I. Packer
Reflection on the nature of God and the relationship between God and humanity.
For over 40 years, J. I. Packer's classic has been an important tool to help Christians around the world discover the wonder, the glory and the joy of knowing God. In 2006, Christianity Today voted ... (Goodreads)
The Pursuit of Holiness
by Jerry Bridges
A guide to spiritual growth and maturity, focusing on living a holy life.
This new edition replaces both, The Pursuit of Holiness, (ISBN 9781576839324) and the study guide (ISBN 9781576839881) by combining both resources into one volume! “Be holy, for I am holy,” commands ... (Barnes & Noble)
Boy Meets Girl: Say Hello to Courtship
by Joshua Harris
An exploration of traditional courtship, providing guidance for healthy relationships.
Purpose Driven Romance The last thing singles want is more rules. But if you're looking for an intentional, God-pleasing game plan for finding a future spouse, Joshua Harris delivers an appealing ... (Goodreads)
The Holiness of God
by R.C. Sproul
An exploration of the infinite holiness of God, and its implications for humanity.
Central to God's character is the quality of holiness. Yet, even so, most people are hard-pressed to define what God's holiness precisely is. Many preachers today avoid the topic altogether because ... (Goodreads)
Facing Your Giants: God Still Does the Impossible
by Max Lucado
Overcoming obstacles with faith, courage, and determination. Encouragement to face life's challenges with God's help.
How long has your Goliath dominated your days and pilfered your peace? Like David, you know well the presence of Goliath. Your Goliath doesn’t carry a sword or shield; he brandishes blades of ... (Barnes & Noble)
Shadow of the Almighty: The Life and Testament of Jim Elliot
by Elisabeth Elliot
Biography of missionary Jim Elliot, exploring his life and legacy of faith and courage.
“More than inspirational reading: it belongs to the very heartbeat of evangelic witness.” — Christianity Today , ,, Shadow of the Almighty, is one of the great missionary stories of modern times. It ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert: An English Professor's Journey Into Christian Faith
by Rosaria Champagne Butterfield
A professor's spiritual transformation and journey of faith, challenging traditional beliefs.
Rosaria, by the standards of many, was living a very good life. She had a tenured position at a large university in a field for which she cared deeply. She owned two homes with her partner, in which ... (Goodreads)
Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire: What Happens When God's Spirit Invades the Heart of His People
by Jim Cymbala
An exploration of spiritual awakening through communal prayer, and the power of surrendering to the will of God.
The Brooklyn Tabernacle pastor discusses how he built up a broken-down church to a membership of six thousand. ... (Goodreads)
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)
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version
by Anonymous
An anthology of sacred texts, depicting stories of faith, morality and redemption.
The English Standard Version (ESV) Bible is an essentially literal Bible translation that combines word-for-word precision and accuracy with literary excellence, beauty, and depth of meaning. ... (Goodreads)
More Than a Carpenter
by Josh McDowell
An examination of the evidence for the existence of Jesus, and its implications for faith.
With almost ten million copies in print, "More Than a Carpenter" continues to be the most powerful evangelism tool worldwide. Josh McDowell's timeless examination of the true nature of Christ and his ... (Goodreads)
The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts
by Gary Chapman
Understanding individual love language to strengthen relationships and build lasting love.
Over 12 million copies sold! ,, A, New York Times, bestseller for 10 years running., Falling in love is easy. Staying in love—that’s the challenge. How can you keep your relationship fresh and ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Heavenly Man: The Remarkable True Story of Chinese Christian Brother Yun
by Paul Hattaway
The inspiring story of a Chinese Christian's perseverance in the face of persecution.
The dramatic autobiography of one of China's dedicated, courageous, and intensely persecuted house church leaders. This is the gripping story of how God took a young, half-starved boy from a poor ... (Goodreads)
