Recommendations based on Living the Cross Centered Life: Keeping the Gospel the Main Thingby C.J. Mahaney

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  1. 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)

  2. 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)

  3. 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)

  4. 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)

  5. 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)

  6. 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)

  7. 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)

  8. 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)

  9. 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)

  10. 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)

  11. 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)

  12. 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)

  13. Just Do Something: A Liberating Approach to Finding God's Will

    by Kevin DeYoung
    Exploring ways to make decisions and live faithfully, in pursuit of God's will.

    Why won’t God reveal his special will for my life already?,, Because he doesn’t intend to,... So says Kevin DeYoung in this punchy book about making decisions the godly way. Many of us are listening ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. 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)

  15. 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)

  16. 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)

  17. 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)

  18. A Praying Life: Connecting with God in a Distracting World

    by Paul E. Miller
    A guide to developing a deeper, more meaningful prayer life in the midst of the distractions of modern life.

    Author Paul Miller shares his insights and conclusions about how to connect the broken pieces of your life and allow prayer—even poorly delivered—to fill the gaps with meaning and substance. Miller’s ... (Goodreads)

  19. 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)

  20. How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth

    by Gordon D. Fee
    A guide to understanding the Bible's various genres, contexts, and literary devices to interpret it accurately and apply it to daily life.

    Get the most out of your Bible. Understanding the Bible isn’t for the few, the gifted, the scholarly. The Bible is accessible. It’s meant to be read and comprehended by everyone from armchair readers ... (Barnes & Noble)

  21. 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)

  22. 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)

  23. Institutes of the Christian Religion, 2 Vols

    by John Calvin
    An exploration of Reformed Christian theology and its implications for faith and practice.

    Institutes of the Christian Religion This limited edition of John Calvin's Reformation classic, "Institutes of the Christian Religion," commemorates the 500th anniversary of Calvin's birth in ... (Goodreads)

  24. The Hiding Place: The Triumphant True Story of Corrie Ten Boom

    by Corrie ten Boom
    A remarkable testament to faith and courage in the face of unfathomable odds and unspeakable horrors.

    The book begins with the ten Boom family celebrating the 100th anniversary of the family business; they sell and repair watches under the family's elderly father, Casper ten Boom . The business takes ... (Wikipedia)

  25. 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)

  26. End of the Spear

    by Steve Saint
    A story of forgiveness and redemption, as a young missionary seeks to understand the tribe that killed his father.

    When I was a boy, I cried. But now I see it well. Steve Saint was only five years old when his father was brutally killed by Waodani warriors, men from the most savage culture ever known. But in a ... (Goodreads)

  27. 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)

  28. 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)

  29. I Kissed Dating Goodbye: A New Attitude Toward Relationships and Romance

    by Joshua Harris
    A manifesto for a new approach to dating and relationships, emphasizing purity, intentionality, and faith.

    Joshua Harris's first book, written when he was only 21, turned the Christian singles scene upside down...and people are still talking. More than 800,000 copies later,, I Kissed Dating Goodbye, with ... (Barnes & Noble)

  30. When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor...and Yourself

    by Steve Corbett
    A guide for those who want to help alleviate poverty without causing harm, emphasizing the importance of relationships and community development.

    Churches and individual Christians typically have faulty assumptions about the causes of poverty, resulting in the use of strategies that do considerable harm to poor people and themselves. Don't let ... (Goodreads)