Recommended Reading
Note: This is not a blanket endorsement of everything these authors ever wrote, or even everything they wrote in these books.
Read with prayerful
discernment. Or as the country preacher said, “Be as smart as an
old cow: swallow the grass and spit out the
sticks.”
Highly Recommended
Blue LIke Jazz
Donald Miller never liked jazz music because jazz music doesn't resolve...he used to not like God because God didn't resolve. He was vaguely familiar with a distant God. This describes his remarkable journey back to a culturally relevant, infinitely loving God.
The God Chasers
Tommey Tenney started a revival of seeking God with this book. "The God Chasers is not for the fainthearted but for those who, in pursuit of God, are willing to die in the process." Tenney's passion reveals that being caught by God is the hope we have.
The Divine Romance
Gene Edwards combines the simplicity of the storytelling art with the profound depths of the Christian faith. This book makes new in our heart that desire for knowing God and his love for us.
When Heaven Invades Earth
Bill Johnson gives us a powerful statement and testimony on the Kingdom of God. Theologically sound and well supported, this message provides a biblical foundation for the average Christian to live and walk in the supernatural power of God.
Mere Christianity
C. S. Lewis sets out a rational basis for Christianity. He demonstrates that Christianity is not a religion of flitting angels and blind faith, but of free will, an innate sense of justice and the grace of God.
How You Can Be Led By The Holy Spirit
Kenneth E. Hagin leads the reader through step by step instructions in how to allow the Holy Spirit to lead you in every aspect of your life. He covers prophecy, visions, inner witness, and training the human spirit.
Spiritual Growth
The Holy Spirit & You
Dennis and Rita Bennett were instrumental in the
beginnings of the charismatic movement. They explain how
to
understand and receive the baptism in the
Holy
Spirit and how to cultivate the gifts
and fruit of the Holy Spirit.
The Great Divorce
C. S. Lewis tells the tale of a busload of visitors to heaven. This classic author stresses the importance of living beyond unforgiveness, pride and other sins, and moving into God's grace.
Power in Praise
Merlin R.Carothers
discusses how to lead a praise based lifestyle that will open the door for God to transform your negatives into blessings.
Daily Light
Samuel & Jonathan Bagster present a timeless devotional from the 1800s. Biblical wisdom for every morning and evening throughout the year.
Fresh Power
Jim Cymbala shows how we can embrace a lifestyle of living with the guidance and power of the Holy Spirit evident in our lives. It is filled with testimonies that will revitalize your faith.
My Utmost for His Highest
Oswald Chambers, the Scottish minister, wrote this classic that has been loved by generations. It guides the reader into total abandoment to God.
How to Be a Christian Without Being Religious
Fritz Ridenour shows that Christianity is not a religion but a relationship. Every Christian can enjoy his or her birthright when they realize who they are in Christ. The result is a life full of hope, joy, power and potential.
The New Pilgrim's Progress
John Bunyan teaches essential Christian truths through the allegorical journay of Pilgrim Christian through life's journey.
Celebration of Discipline
Richard J. Foster leads us into practicing classic forms of spiritual disciplines that bring us closer to God - meditation, fasting, simplicity, submission, solitude, prayer. Discover the depths of your relationship with God.
Practicing His Presence
Brother Lawrence gives us this indispensable guide for learning to live in God's presence every minute of every day of our lives. It has been in continual publication for three hundred years.
The Supernatural Power of a Transformed Mind
Bill Johnson shows clearly how normal Christians should live a life that reflects miracles, direct revelation from God, and supernatural signs and wonders. A powerful book that wil change your life.
Bible Study Helps
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Healing
The Healing Light
Agnes Sanford describes how she learned ways to allow God's healing power to move through her. This is a classic for those interested in learning more about healing prayer, forgiveness and laying on of hands.
Battlefield of the Mind
Joyce Meyer, popular speaker and TV preacher, details how the power of the Holy Spirit can bring victory over mental strongholds. God is more powerful than anger, fear and self-condemnation.
Power Healing
John Wimber founded the Vineyard Churches. Here he gives a thorough overview of divine healing, how to pray for healing, and how to run a healing team.
The Bondage Breaker
Neil T. Anderson presents an excellent guide to taking seven steps to freedom. He shows you how to take a personal inventory, suggests prayers and gives you confidence in your identity in Christ.
When God Doesn't Heal Now
Larry Keefauver offers a balanced look at healing and what the Bible says. He examines the proper relatioship between prayer, healing, and God's sovereignty.
The Screwtape Letters
C. S. Lewis writes an allegorical story disclosing Satan's efforts to hinder Christians. Much can be gained by applying these truths to your own personal life.
Total Forgiveness
R. T. Kendall shows us the importance of forgiveness in opening us up to healing, peace of mind and maturity in our Christian walk.
Celebrate Recovery
John Baker developed the Celebrate Recovery program at Saddleback Church. The guide is best used in a group setting, with others who want a solid Christian focus for the 12 step programs dealing with addiction.
Healing
Francis MacNutt, one of the pioneers in the charismatic healing movement, describes the Biblical basis for healing. He lists four different kinds of healing prayer and how to pray.
You Can Be Emotionally Free
Rita Bennett encourages Christians with this guide on gaining freedom from bondage. She deals with marriage issues, childhood, prejudicies and shows how to free yourself by forgiveness and steps towards healing.
A Place of Healing
Joni Eareckson Tada, a quadriplegic, writes from a unique viewpoint of trusting in God, and finding understanding in her situation. She addresses resentment, despair and anger towards God.
Prayer
Breakthrough Prayer
Jim Cymbala gives us guidance in persistant believing prayer, waiting for God's answer. He explains spiritual laws and how to work with God's will in your life.
Prayer
Richard J. Foster gives an easy to follow guide on how to pray, fast becoming a classic. He shows prayer to be an inward, upward and outward movement, and looks at 21 different forms of prayer.
Authority in Prayer
Dutch Sheets is a contemporary Prayer Warrior. Here he offers insight in corporate prayer, as well as the mental, emotional and spiritual attitudes that aid our prayers.
The Prayer That Heals: Praying for Healing in the Family
Francis MacNutt presents an essential handbook for families. Parents can use his guidelines for healing prayers for their children.
Life Issues
The Five Love Languages
Gary Chapman writes an easy to follow guide for recognizing and fulfilling the needs in each other. Deals with Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Receiving Gifts, Acts of Service and Physical Touch.
The Power of a Praying Wife
Stormie Omartian changed her own troubled attitudes by praying for her husband. In doing so, she released God's power to transform him, herself and their family.
Every Man's Battle
Stephen Arterburn wrote this best-seller to address the issue of pornography, fornication and adultery and how they ensare men. Find freedom in God's grace and power and discover how to avoid temptation.
A Grief Observed
C. S. Lewis discloses how he was so devasted by the loss of his wife that it challeneged his own belief. He records how he regained his faith. This book has helped many dealing with loss of loved ones.