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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)
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 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)
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)
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)
Basic Christianity
by John R.W. Stott
An exploration of the fundamentals of Christianity, examining the teachings of Jesus.
Named a "Book of the Century" by, Christianity Today, Who is Jesus Christ? While Jesus and his teaching continue to hold appeal, many people question the plausibility or relevance of the Christian ... (Barnes & Noble)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
How Should We Then Live? The Rise and Decline of Western Thought and Culture
by Francis A. Schaeffer
Examination of the cultural and philosophical developments throughout history, and implications for modern life.
Drawing upon forty years of study in theology, philosophy, history, sociology and the arts, Dr. Schaeffer contemplates the reasons for modern society's sorry state of affairs and argues for total ... (Goodreads)
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)
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)
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)
Foxe's Book of Martyrs
by John Foxe
A collection of accounts of Christian martyrs and the persecution they faced.
Reformation-era England—John Foxe recounts the lives, sufferings, and triumphant deaths of dozens of Christian martyrs. Some were people of rank and influence. Some were ordinary folk. Some were even ... (Goodreads)
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)
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)
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)
