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By: Don

Don — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:45:25 +0000

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By: Jimmy Gowens

Jimmy Gowens — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 17:41:23 +0000

The Merismos by Randy Shankle
This book changed my life!

By: Irina Guralivu

Irina Guralivu — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:20:04 +0000

I know this was posted a month ago, but I recently read What’s so amazing about grace? by Philip Yancey and I can only say that it is a great book. It speaks about our role as christians to spread the fragrance of grace in a world that is completely alienated from it. Right now I’m finishing up The Jesus I Never Knew by the same author. It gave me a whole different perspective on who Jesus is and what He did. I recommend both of the books.

By: Chris Green

Chris Green — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:58:42 +0000

Scott Cairns’ Philokalia (poetry); Rowan Williams’ The Wound of Knowledge; Robert Jenson’s On Thinking the Human and Essays in Theology of Culture. Have you read Stanley Hauerwas’ new autobio? It might pair w/ Graham’s in a wonderfully odd way.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:05:42 +0000

Thanks for the recommendations! I’ve read Radical this summer, then started on True Religion, but thought I might need to switch things up a little - I plan to get back to it. Loved Prodigal God by Timothy Keller (The Reason for God is an ALL-TIME favorite) and Primal, Mark Batterson. Also read The Language of God by Francis Collins. Brilliant scientist, but, for me, the bottom line is that the scientists can only describe the world around us - they can’t really explain it! Currently re-reading Mere Christianity.

By: Kenny Rager

Kenny Rager — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 01:10:17 +0000

Where do you find up to date reading lists? Do you just browse book stores or do you have a periodical that helps?

By: Josiah

Josiah — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:57:41 +0000

“Think Differently Live Differently” by Bob Hamp. He is the freedom pastor at Gateway Church in Dallas…incredible.

By: Jared

Jared — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:18:43 +0000

“The Mind Map book” by Tony Buzan - I think this is an awesome way to organize notes for speaking!!

“Fight for Your Dreams” by NBA Star Mike James. He went to Kenya with me recently on a mission trip and we became great friends - he’s an awesome guy and I greatly recommend reading his book on his history of tough times and perseverance.

By: Scott

Scott — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:21:37 +0000

I have really enjoyed The Land Between by Jeff Manion and The Me I Want to Be by John Ortberg for personal reading and Lessons from the Mouse by Dennis Snow for professional and personal purposes.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 02:06:34 +0000

Three books that I have read recently that were literally life changing for me:
The Irresistible Revolution by Shane Claiborne
A Fragile Stone: The Emotional Life of Simon Peter by Michael Card
The Prodigal God by Timothy Keller

By: Dama McKennell

Dama McKennell — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 02:51:28 +0000

Summer Favorite: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team-Patrick Lencioni
Life time favorites:
Marriage-Men are Like Waffles, Women are Like Spaghetti, (The best, funny marriage book)
Personality-The Birth Order Book-Kevin Leman
Leadership-21 Irrefutable Laws-Maxwell
Children-Strong Willed Child-Dobson

By: Ken McMillian

Ken McMillian — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:10:28 +0000

“Confessions of a Prayer Slacker ” by Diane Moody, has strongly challenged me in the area of my prayer life.

By: Les McKeown

Les McKeown — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:41:02 +0000

Craig, thank you so much for putting ‘Predictable Success’ in your outstanding list - I’m humbled.

I was an elder and paster in a church in Northern Ireland for many years, and it’s gratifying to hear from you and others that the book has been helpful.

Thanks again.

- Les

By: Kristy

Kristy — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:32:33 +0000

I am reading your book “IT” right now and “it” is awesome! Also this season I have read:
- No Other Gods by Kelly Minter
- The Christian Atheist =)
- Forgotten God by Francis Chan
- The Hole in Our Gospel by Richard Stearns

Thanks for the book suggestions…and for writing your books…they provide me lots of topics for our church Women’s Ministry blog to encourage and challenge our ladies!

God bless!

By: Treshia Kuiper

Treshia Kuiper — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:52:26 +0000

I recommend True Faced and the companion book Bo’s Cafe. The author’s look into the true meaning of community, being real and the importance of letting God work on the bad stuff in our lives.

By: Stuart

Stuart — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 13:44:29 +0000

Craig,

Thanks for this list. I will have to check some of these out. Just this past week, I read An Army of Ordinary People by Felicity Dale. It was a great book filled with stories of how God is using an Army of Ordinary People.

By: Bill (cycleguy)

Bill (cycleguy) — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 13:27:05 +0000

Sounds like you have been having an incredible summer Craig. Here is my list: I started the summer by finishing Christian Atheist by someone you may know. Have also read Unnamed by Chris Travis (unsung heroes in the bible). Hidden in Plain sight by Buchanan (used it as basis for a series on 2 Peter 1: 3-11 this summer. Also read Building Your Leadership Resume by Hunt. Read and took notes on a chapter a day (there are 40). getting ready to read Preaching Christ in All of Scripture by Clowney. One “relax” read was a fiction book: The Sword by Bryan Litfin. Thanks for your suggestions.

By: Doug Laramore

Doug Laramore — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 01:53:36 +0000

Book suggestion: “Standing With Israel” by David Brog.
This is a tremendous read. It is extremely well researched.

By: karina allen

karina allen — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 17:50:26 +0000

I am reading The Blessed Life by Robert Morris. It is rocking my world!

By: Rodney Swanson

Rodney Swanson — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:37:14 +0000

Thanks for the list. I’m reading Plan B by Pete Wilson and loving it.