books about: christianity     books:       Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church24 reviews N. T. Wright HarperOne, 2008 Surprised by Hope I loved N.T. Wright's newest book, Surprised by Hope. He explores the meat of the Christian hope, what he calls the after-afterlife. Wright addresses the misconceptions (a.k.a. bad theology) that's infiltrated not just the world (i.e. reincarnation), but also Christianity (i.e. when we all get to heaven). The belief in Jesus' physical resurrection is on the line here, folks. If you believe ...             Same Kind of Different As Me: A Modern-Day Slave, an International Art Dealer, and the Unlikely Woman Who ...154 reviews Ron Hall, Denver Moore Thomas Nelson, 2008 This book moved me enough to write this review Here is a copy of an email I just sent my friends, and I want to share it with anyone reading these reviews. I'm reluctant to impose my spiritual beliefs, such as they are, on anyone - I wouldn't have made a very good disciple! - but I can't help but share this book with some of you whom I think would appreciate reading a very inspiring book called "Same Kinda Different as Me". I certainly ...             The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism86 reviews Timothy Keller Dutton Adult, 2008 Excellent Dr. Keller distills logic, common sense and historical proofs into a book that will be viewed as a masterpiece of early 21st Century writing. Similar to CS Lewis, he provides clear arguments for both sides and, in keeping with a basic tenet of Christianity, leads the reader to a clear choice--that they either freely accept or reject the scriptures. If you are an atheist, agnostic, ...             The Shack746 reviews William P. Young Windblown Media, 2007 After a quick read. A ton of my friends have been reading this book. I was hesitant because I wasn't in the mood for anything heavy. I have a hard enough time in my relationship with God, and I didn't need any extra burdens. Every once in awhile I find a book that helps me open up. The world is hard enough and scary enough to make shutting down in the midst of pain the easiest choice. It is rare to find a ...             The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate586 reviews Gary Chapman Northfield Publishing, 1995 A Must For Every Marriage My husband and I read this book with several other couples during a marriage enrichment class. It helped us tremendously and we didn't even think we had any communication issues! I have recommended this book to dozens of people, and they all say what a positive impact it has on their relationships. It's definitely a must read for anyone interested in learning how to truly communicate with and ...             Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations57 reviews Alex Harris, Brett Harris Multnomah Books, 2008 Help your kids start a Rebelution I bought this book for my 15 year old grandson, and of course I previewed it to make sure I knew the book would be a positive influence. I can only say I wish I'd had this book to give to my son 25 years ago. Shoot! I wish someone had told me I COULD choose to do hard things that would set the precedent for my entire life. The book is written (with help, I suspect-but maybe not) by teens for ...             The God Delusion1215 reviews Richard Dawkins Mariner Books, 2008 Live and let Live No More Now in my late 40's, I grew up quite literally in the shadow of Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK--the epicenter of American Evangelicals. My Mother was Roman Catholic and my father Southern Baptist. It's taken many years and Herculean effort to escape such an auspicious orbit. And I thought I had long escaped. I eventually settled into a live-and-let-live, middle-of-the-road agnosticism. ...             Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life224 reviews Henry Cloud, John Townsend Zondervan, 2002 WONDERFUL BOOK! I have enjoyed this book tremendously. I really don't have to feel guilty by saying no. We all have limits, and especially in the Christian community, we have to be careful. Some would call us selfish and other names, if we have to say no to money, time, etc. requests. I really needed this book at a critical time in my life! I'm fed up with others thinking that my husband and I are at their beck ...             A Thousand Splendid Suns1233 reviews Khaled Hosseini Riverhead, 2007 From a school librarian's perspective A Thousand Splendid Suns is an outstanding book. Mr. Hosseini has done some wonderful displays of mingling in this book, from flipping to two separate stories and bringing them together at the end. Eventhough this book is a Florida Teen Reads! nominee and will be in the battle of the books for Florida, it is hard to recommend this book to any student under the age of 15. There is a lot of sexual ...             90 Minutes in Heaven: A True Story of Death & Life468 reviews Don Piper, Cecil Murphey Revell, 2004 life lessons to live by This book was amazing. I could'nt put it down. His strength and determination was uplifting. His life lessons are something we should all learn from.             Mere Christianity447 reviews C. S. Lewis HarperOne, 2001 The Place to Start MERE CHRISTIANITY represents an excellent distillation of Lewis' thought on the essential elements of Christianity. He knows, of course, that the word 'mere' can mean 'simple' or 'basic' but that it once meant 'pure' or 'essential'. This book gives you the supreme elements of Christian thought, but in simple, accessible terms. That is, of course, Lewis' forte--to depict the complex with a very ...             The Purpose Driven® Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? (Purpose Driven® Life, The)1090 reviews Rick Warren Zondervan, 2007 Great study book for a group My husband and I used this book to do an almost year long study with our house church group a few years ago. We did a chapter a week and had discussions and worked through the Points to Ponder and Questions together. Probably time to revisit this book I think! Definitely one you can do over and over again             A World Lit Only by Fire: The Medieval Mind and the Renaissance: Portrait of an Age195 reviews William Manchester Back Bay Books, 1993 A Great Read !! In my book, "Astronomical Symbols on Ancient and Medieval Coins", I devote a number of chapters to the astronomical symbols that were depicted on medieval coinage as signs of divine right to sovereignty. As part of my research, I read numerous books on medieval history, and I found that Manchester's book, "A World Lit Only By Fire," was of great value. In additon to many items of interest ...             Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith703 reviews Jon Krakauer Anchor, 2004 There but for" the Grace of God "(?) go you and I I loved this book. Krakauer (as Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster) manages to give an even-handed account of a quintessentially controversial topic. This book delivers a detailed but never boring, account of Mormon history, and its relevance to today's America and world. It's the story of the Mormon Church in America, and its division into mainstream and ...             Love & Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs209 reviews Emerson Eggerichs Thomas Nelson, 2004 Great Insights from a Humble Learner My husband and I (12 years) have a wonderful marriage, but I read this book anyway since my wonderful Christain counselor highly recommended it. This is the only Christain marriage book I've been able to complete - a surprise for me! Emerson helped me to understand why we have such a great marriage. I plan to keep it in stock and give them as gifts to the engaged and the unhappily married. I've ...             For Women Only: What You Need to Know about the Inner Lives of Men210 reviews Shaunti Feldhahn Multnomah Books, 2004 A MUST for All Relationships This is a "wow" book! For once, as a man, I felt understood. Women will say, "Men! They just don't get it". But, there's a lot about men that women don't get. This book will enlighten all women in a way that men often times find difficult to explain. This book will give women a very good understanding of how men tick and why they act the way they do. Armed with this information and acting upon ...             Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul588 reviews John Eldredge Thomas Nelson, 2006 Wild at Heart: Right On! This is the first Christian book for men I have ever found that addresses men as men, and does not encourage them to be wimpy casper milktoasts. It addresses real men in a real way, gives excellent guidance on being a real man, and finding a real and honest relationship with our father of fathers, God. I would recommend for every man, and for single moms raising sons, or moms raising sons where ...             unChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks about Christianity... and Why It Matters51 reviews David Kinnaman, Gabe Lyons Baker Books, 2007 Just a thought The previous reviews and the book express a theme very common in the New Testament. The description of the understanding of "christian" sounds an awful lot like the biblical description of the Pharisees. Both Jesus and Paul were condemned by the religious people of their day for "not being Jewish enough" (by the understanding of the Jewish culture of their day). I would think that the ...             The Family: The Secret Fundamentalism at the Heart of American Power10 reviews Jeff Sharlet Harper, 2008 A compellingly brilliant account of power in America A compellingly brilliant account of power in America and how it's shaped by religion. 'The Family' chronicles the ideas advanced by the elite Christian fundamentalist group of that name at the highest levels of government during the past half century. Through its White House and congressional connections, the Family has influenced the deployment of US power, especially in foreign policy during ...             Become a Better You: 7 Keys to Improving Your Life Every Day164 reviews Joel Osteen Free Press, 2007 Inspirational Joel has truly helped me look deep inside myself and has shown me to live a better life by becoming a better me. His book is enlightening and uplifting. 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