Let's talk about Christian books

[Vonnieluvs08]

Reading the following for fun, ministry or class:

Girls Gone Wise in a World Gone Wild by Mary Kassian-love this young or old
Satisfy My Thirsty Soul by Linda Dillow- this study on worship is changing my walk
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazarro (sp?)- good read
The Trellis and the Vine
Life Together
Explicit Gospel by Matt Chandler- highly recommend this book, great pastor and a new look on the gospel
What did you expect? by Paul Tripp- he came and gave the conference on this post and it was powerful

 

[momi]

Bumping for 2013!

 

[janiebaby]

Currently reading, Becoming a Prayer Warrior by Elizabeth Alves (like it alot so far, it's a very basic book on prayer)

eta: The more I read this book the more I think about what sugarcane said to me another thread

I hope you start/continue to cultivate your gift. Never know who may need you.

sugarcane

 

[stephluv]

Just started "You Have It In You" by Sheryl Brady- I got it at the TD Jakes conference this wknd and everyone was suggesting it and a few others so figured let me atleast try it

 

[topsyturvy86]

Just downloaded 'A voice in the Wind' by Francine Rivers - it's Christian Fiction. Read her redeeming love and found it absolutely amazing and thought i'd try this out

 

[momi]

Just downloaded 'A voice in the Wind' by Francine Rivers - it's Christian Fiction. Read her redeeming love and found it absolutely amazing and thought i'd try this out

I really enjoyed both books. She is one of my favorite authors.

 

[stephluv]

topsyturvy86 & momi- I have Redeeming Love...brought it after reading all the great reviews on this forum....but why am I too nervous to read it lol...it's like I know it'll be that good i'm almost afraid to get caught up in it

 

[topsyturvy86]

topsyturvy86 & momi- I have Redeeming Love...brought it after reading all the great reviews on this forum....but why am I too nervous to read it lol...it's like I know it'll be that good i'm almost afraid to get caught up in it

Lol, you must; you would absolutely love it!

 

[miss cosmic]

Just downloaded 'A voice in the Wind' by Francine Rivers - it's Christian Fiction. Read her redeeming love and found it absolutely amazing and thought i'd try this out

That trilogy is awesome! I read redeeming love four or five times and the mark of the lion too and loved rivers. Then i read 'lineage of grace' also by rivers and they were ok. I wanted to keep reading her books but 'and the shodar blew' and 'scarlet thread' turned me off her...too mills&boony for me. Kinda like karen kingsbury whose books i cannot stand.
My fav. Christian fiction authors were ted dekker and frank peretti - christian fiction that is meaty and not preachy.

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[Blackpearl1993]

Sacred Influence --Gary Thomas
Sacred Marriage --Gary Thomas
For Women Only: The Secret Inner Lives of Men -- Shaunti Feldhahn

 

[topsyturvy86]

Sacred Influence --Gary Thomas
Sacred Marriage --Gary Thomas
For Women Only: The Secret Inner Lives of Men -- Shaunti Feldhahn

Sacred Marriage is fantastic!! I would recommend to all single and married men and women. It'll be great if Christians can view and understand marriage the way God does and not the way the world does.

I'll put ' The secret inner lives of men' on my list for next month

 

[stephluv]

i'm definitely going to look into the Sacred books mentioned above

 

[4HisGlory]

So many great recommendations in this thread. I can't decide where to start.

Here's my recommendation: Lies Women Believe and the Truth that Sets Them Free by Nancy Leigh DeMoss

 

[brg240]

oh i have another suggestion
The books are fiction

The Legends of the Guardian King Series by Karen Hancock (fantasy)
Book 1 of Legends of the Guardian King which follows the life of Abramm Kalladorne in his turbulent search for truth and self--a search that will transform him from a sickly, head-in-the-clouds youth to a legendary hero of strength and courage... his journey illustrates how God pursues and how He uses suffering to mold His children into something greater than was ever thought possible.

**I'm really enjoying these so far. I'm on book 3. Also, man there was some scenes in book 1 that creeped me out

Also it's free for kindle!

Arena by Karen Hancock - (scifi)
Callie Hayes is living a life of fear and disillusionment when she volunteers for a psychology experiment that promises to turn her life around. As her orientation proceeds, Callie becomes frightened...When she demands to be released from the program, she is suddenly dropped into a terrifying alien world and into a perilous battle between good and evil...Will she decipher the plans the Benefactor has established for her escape, or will she succumb to the deception of the Arena?

**An awesome allegorical scifi story. It really made me think. I don't want to spoil anyone, but the I would get frustrated with some of the protag's decisions but i realized that her literal (wrong) decisions mirror ours on our Christian walk.

Does anyone have any suggestions for some humorous books fiction or non fiction. A mystery would be good too.

 

[momi]

Just finished reading The Last Plea Bargain by Randy Singer.

He is my favorite "courtroom style" Christian fiction author. This was one of his best...

 

[Tati]

~The Great Controversy - the war between Christ and satan that started in Heaven, played out on earth
~The Desire of Ages - story of the life of Christ

both books by Ellen G. White