Christian books: what are you reading ?

braddan · Joined: 20 Sep 2006 Posts: 3 Location: Douglas

I have just read 'Dinner with a Perfect Stranger' by David Gregory and I highly recommend it. The Messiah has brilliant one liners.
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Warrior · Joined: 27 Sep 2006 Posts: 53 Location: Kentucky - USA

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ao765 · Joined: 06 Oct 2006 Posts: 4

I am reading Billy Graham's 'The Journey', apparently his last-ever book. Its typical Billy - straight and simple; direct explanation of what God requires from us in our life journey on this earth. A great guide to christian living. All about how to handle life and all its complications in an uncertain and harsh world. Its very comforting and reassuring that God is on our side all the way and we are not alone.

Grt book.
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Warrior · Joined: 27 Sep 2006 Posts: 53 Location: Kentucky - USA

I just finished Mark Driscoll's "Confessions of a Reformission Reverand". If you don't know who Mark is, he founded the Mars Hill Church in Seattle, Washington when he was 24 with twelve people. He now runs a ministry of over five thousand! Its an awesome read and the funny thing is, he is such a normal guy, with normal struggles and the like. He is in no way "High and Mighty" and admits where he comes short. I'd recommend it to everyone.

I just started reading "Cut to the Chase" by a couple of guys from your side of the pond. So far it is great!
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Silver Surfer · Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2006 9:08 am Post subject:

I would also recommend Velvet Elvis by another Mars Hill alumni, Rob Bell. An excellent book.
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Warrior · Joined: 27 Sep 2006 Posts: 53 Location: Kentucky - USA

I'll be sure to get Rob Bell's book. I hadn't realized that he was a Mars Hill guy!
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mathan · Joined: 19 Aug 2007 Posts: 2 Location: Stafford

Would like to back up the recommendation to read this book. Like his 'Nooma' videos, Rob comes across as writing very simply and straightforwardly to the point that you may at first think what he is saying is simple. The truth is I end up at the end of each chapter knowing it was an easy read and then realising the profoundity of so much of what is said, and I end up re-reading the chapter. I know several people who read the first few pages and abandoned it as too simple. I urge you to persist and discover the way Rob says and writes things in an easy to digest manner whilst being quite revelationary at the same time.

Give it a go!

Matt

TokenWoman · Joined: 09 Sep 2005 Posts: 31

Yes, Velvet Elvis is an excellent book, I've recommended it to lots of people.

And Sex God, his second book is equally good - really interesting and thought provoking.

Another book that is a must read for anyone but especially church leaders is 'Crossing Over' by Paul Scanlon. Very inspiring and exciting to think how churches can and should be ... but a frustrating read for those who aren't in a position to make the changes in their own churches maybe!
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mathan · Joined: 19 Aug 2007 Posts: 2 Location: Stafford

I'm reading this book at the moment. Anyone who has contact with Willow Creek will know Bill. This is an amazingly challenging book for anyone with an interest in leadership within the church and I would highly recommend it.

Pete · Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 2:52 pm Post subject:

Hi
I have recently read "There is always enough" by Roland and Heidi Baker. Talks about there mission in Mozambique...Gotta say it is an inspiring, challenging read.

Loved it, so really reccomend it.

Finally, another great book is "Heavenly Man"
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Silver Surfer · Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 6:12 pm Post subject:

I fully intend to have a look at this:

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/portsmouth/article2373739.ece

I find the idea of someone that gave up the trappings of a succesful football career to give his life to Christ (and he's still a pretty decent foot baller) very inspiring.

Also he now gets double figure attendance among players and staff at Portsmouth FC for his pre match prayer meetings - top man!
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manduriamatt · Joined: 02 Oct 2007 Posts: 3 Location: Edinburgh Scotland

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Am new to this site - but would like to back up Token Woman in the recommendation for Rob bell's book 'Sex God' - it is brilliant even more so than Velvet Elvis. He opens up a magnificent understanding of the nature of our sexual relationships and how they have the possibility of helping us understand the nature of our relationship with God. He also opens up the understanding of the Jewish marriag rlationship and how that translates in our understanding of the scriptures. Fantastic and a must read for all guys whatever age and stage married or unmarried![color=blue]

Hugsville · Joined: 02 Feb 2010 Posts: 4

Currently reading 2 books...

The Search for Significance. by Robert S McGee
The mustard seed conspiracy by Tom Sine

both very in depth books and are very good..

I did finish reading last month
Taking Discipleship Seriously by Tom sine

ashtonfarell · Joined: 03 Feb 2010 Posts: 4

Currently i am reading to The Bible---God’s Word or Man’s.

jan1213 · Joined: 28 May 2010 Posts: 3

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