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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)
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)
Life of the Beloved: Spiritual Living in a Secular World
by Henri J.M. Nouwen
A personal letter to a friend on how to live a spiritual life in a secular world, emphasizing the importance of feeling beloved by God.
Initially written for a Jewish friend, Life of the Beloved has become Henri Nouwen’s greatest legacy to Christians around the world. This sincere testimony of the power and invitation of Christ is ... (Goodreads)
The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming
by Henri J.M. Nouwen
Exploration of the parable of the prodigal son and its application to modern life.
A chance encounter with a reproduction of Rembrandt's painting, The Return of the Prodigal Son, catapulted Henri Nouwen into a long spiritual adventure. In his highly-acclaimed book of the same ... (Goodreads)
The Wounded Healer: Ministry in Contemporary Society
by Henri J.M. Nouwen
Examining the role of the healer in society and exploring its implications for our lives.
What does it mean to be a healer in the modern world? In this hope-filled book, Nouwen offers a radically fresh interpretation of modern ministry. ... (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)
The Cost of Discipleship
by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
A theological exploration of the cost of taking up one's cross and faithfully following Jesus.
One of the most important theologians of the twentieth century illuminates the relationship between ourselves and the teachings of Jesus in this classic text on ethics, humanism, and civic duty. What ... (Goodreads)
Wild at Heart Revised and Updated: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul
by John Eldredge
A guide to help men discover their true purpose and become the wild, passionate men of God they were meant to be.
God designed men to be dangerous, says John Eldredge. Simply look at the dreams and desires written in the heart of every boy: To be a hero, to be a warrior, to live a life of adventure and risk. ... (Goodreads)
The Practice of the Presence of God
by Brother Lawrence
Turning away from life's distractions, finding solace in prayer and meditation.
Alternative cover edition of ISBN 0883681056 can be found here Brother Lawrence was a man of humble beginnings who discovered the greatest secret of living in the kingdom of God here on earth. It is ... (Goodreads)
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)
Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith
by Anne Lamott
A memoir of the author's journey towards faith, filled with humor, honesty, and raw emotion.
Despite–or because of--her irreverence, faith is a natural subject for Anne Lamott. Since Operating Instructions and Bird by Bird , her fans have been waiting for her to write the book that explained ... (Goodreads)
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)
Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church
by N.T. Wright
Reflection on the power of hope in Christian faith, and its implications for how the Church engages in God’s mission.
In this groundbreaking book—available in paperback for the first time—renowned Bible scholar, Anglican bishop, and bestselling author N. T. Wright argues that Christians have not distorted the ... (Barnes & Noble)
Velvet Elvis: Repainting the Christian Faith
by Rob Bell
A fresh perspective on Christianity, challenging traditional beliefs and practices. Encourages a more personal and authentic faith.
In Velvet Elvis, Rob Bell frees us to consider God beyond the picture someone else painted for us in order to find an authentic understanding of the Christian faith. God doesn't have boundaries, and ... (Goodreads)
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable
by Patrick Lencioni
An exploration of the dynamics of team-building, and how to overcome five common pitfalls.
In The Five Dysfunctions of a Team Patrick Lencioni once again offers a leadership fable that is as enthralling and instructive as his first two best-selling books, The Five Temptations of a CEO and ... (Goodreads)
Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation
by Parker J. Palmer
A guide to finding one's true calling by listening to one's inner voice and living an authentic life.
PLEASE NOTE: Some recent copies of, Let Your Life Speak, included printing errors. These issues have been corrected, but if you purchased a defective copy between September and December 2019, please ... (Goodreads)
Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth
by Richard J. Foster
A guide to spiritual growth through various disciplines, including meditation, prayer, fasting, and study.
A newly repackaged and updated 40th anniversary edition of the timeless guide that has helped numerous seekers discover a richer spiritual life infused with joy, peace, and a deeper understanding of ... (Goodreads)
The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering Our Hidden Life in God
by Dallas Willard
An exploration of how to live a life of faith and purpose, grounded in ancient spiritual practices.
The Divine Conspiracy has revolutionized how we think about the true meaning of discipleship. In this classic, one of the most brilliant Christian thinkers of our times and author of the acclaimed ... (Goodreads)
Orthodoxy
by G.K. Chesterton
An exploration of the spiritual and moral foundations of Christianity.
This book is meant to be a companion to "Heretics," and to put the positive side in addition to the negative. Many critics complained of the book because it merely criticised current philosophies ... (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)
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)
Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy
by Eric Metaxas
A biography of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German theologian who opposed the Nazi regime.
Who better to face the greatest evil of the 20 th -century than a humble man of faith? As Adolf Hitler and the Nazis seduced a nation, bullied a continent, and attempted to exterminate the Jews of ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name
by Sally Lloyd-Jones
Reimagining of Bible stories to bring the message of salvation through Jesus to children.
If you are a parent, grandparent, pastor, or teacher looking for a way to teach the children in your life about God’s Never Stopping, Never Giving Up, Unbreaking, Always and Forever Love, look no ... (Barnes & Noble)
Sex God: Exploring the Endless Connections Between Sexuality and Spirituality
by Rob Bell
A journey to explore the connection between sexuality and spirituality.
From Rob Bell, the author of the phenomenal New York Times bestseller Love Wins and a Christian pastor named by Time Magazine as one of the most influential people in 2011, comes Sex God , an ... (Barnes & Noble)
Letters to the Church
by Francis Chan
A call to return to the biblical principles of the church, emphasizing the importance of community, discipleship, and the Holy Spirit's guidance.
If God had it His way, what would your church look like? The New York Times bestselling author of Crazy Love challenges readers to be the Church as God intends. Do you want more from your church ... (Goodreads)
Confessions
by Augustine of Hippo
A spiritual autobiography tracing Augustine's journey from youthful excess to Christian faith.
Augustine's Confessions is one of the most influential and most innovative works of Latin literature. Written in the author's early forties in the last years of the fourth century A.D. and during his ... (Goodreads)
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)
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)
The Imitation of Christ
by Thomas à Kempis
A spiritual guidebook advocating turning away from worldly concerns and focusing on the divine.
Only the Bible has been more influential as a source of Christian devotional reading than The Imitation of Christ. This meditation on the spiritual life has inspired readers from Thomas More and St. ... (Goodreads)
Love Wins: A Book About Heaven, Hell, and the Fate of Every Person Who Ever Lived
by Rob Bell
Exploring the ultimate fate of humanity, challenging conventional expectations of Heaven and Hell.
Millions of Christians have struggled with how to reconcile God's love and God's judgment: Has God created billions of people over thousands of years only to select a few to go to heaven and everyone ... (Goodreads)
