| Recommended reading list
The following titles represent the cream of the crop in Christian Publishing. These are the books the Pastors and Elders of Grace Community Church most often recommend to members seeking guidance. They cover a broad range of topics from finding God to knowing Him better, from recovery and healing to inspiration and growth. We hope that this list will be as helpful to you as it has been to us. Colin P. Thornley, editor
colinpthornley@yahoo.com
Listed by Author
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The Wounded Heart
Hope for Adult Victims of Childhood
Sexual Abuse
by Dan B. Allender and Larry Crabb
Navpress, 1990 | amazon |
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Bold Love
by Dan B. Allender and Dr. Tremper
Longman III
Navpress, 1993 | amazon
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The Cry of the Soul
How Our Emotions Reveal Our
Deepest Questions About God by
Dan Allender and Tremper Longman III
Navpress, 1999 | amazon |
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Intimate Allies
by Dan B. Allender and Tremper Longman
Tyndale House, 1999 | amazon
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The Narrow Road
by Brother Andrew, with John & Elizabeth
Sherrill featuring Jars of Clay
Fleming H Revell Co, 2001 | amazon
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When God Interrupts
by M. Craig Barnes
Intervarsity Press, 1996 | amazon
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The Valley of Vision
A Collection of Puritan Prayers
and Devotions by Arthur Bennett
Banner of Truth, 1988 | amazon |
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Treasures of Faith
Living Boldly in View of God's
Promises by Chuck Betters
and Sharon W. Betters
Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing Company, 1999 | amazon
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Reformed Doctrine of Predestination
by Loraine Boettner
Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing Company, 1992 | amazon |
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The Discipline of Grace
God's Role and Our Role in
the Pursuit of Holiness by
Jerry Bridges
Navpress, 1994 | amazon |
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The Joy of Fearing God
by Jerry Bridges
Waterbrook, 1999 | amazon
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Transforming Grace
Living Confidently in God's
Unfailing Love by Jerry Bridges
Navpress, 1993 | amazon |
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Trusting God
Even When Life Hurts
by Jerry Bridges
Navpress, 1991 | amazon |
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Approaching God
How to Pray
by Steve Brown
Ballantine Books, 1996 | amazon |
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When Your Rope Breaks
by Steve Brown
Baker Books, 1996 | amazon |
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When Being Good Isn't Good
Enough by Steve Brown
Thomas Nelson, 1990 | amazon |
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Your God is Too Safe
by Mark Buchanan
Mulnomah Publishers, 2001 | amazon |
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Grace Abounding to the
Chief of Sinners by John Bunyan
Penguin Classics, 1987 | amazon |
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It Was Good
Making Art to the Glory of
God Ned Bustard (Editor)
Square Halo Books, 2000 | amazon |
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Institutes of the Christian
Religion by John Calvin
translated by Henry Beveridge (Wm. B. Eerdmans, 1995)
amazon - multiple editions, translations are available
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Instruction in Faith (1537)
by John Calvin
Westminster John Knox Press, 1992 | amazon
multiple editions/translations are available |
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Scribbling in the Sand
Christ and Creativity
by Michael Card
Intervarsity Press, 2002 | amazon |
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A Violent Grace
by Michael Card
Multnomah Publishers, 2000 | amazon |
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Christ-Centered Preaching
by Bryan Chapell
Baker Book House, 1994 | amazon |
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Each for the Other
Marriage As Its Meant to Be
by Bryan Chapell
Baker Book House, 2000 | amazon
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Holiness by Grace
Delighting in the Joy that
Is Our Strength by Bryan Chapell
Crossway Books, 2001 | amazon |
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In The Grip of Grace
When You Can't Hang On
by Bryan Chapell
Baker Book House, 1996 | amazon |
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Promises of Grace
Living in the Grip of God's
Love by Bryan Chapell
Baker Book House, 2001 | amazon |
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Speechless by
Steven Curtis Chapman and Scotty Smith
Zondervan, 2000 | amazon |
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The Meaning of the Millennium:
Four Views by George Eldon
Ladd (Editor) and Robert G. Clouse (Editor)
Intervarsity, 1977 | amazon |
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The Unfolding Mystery
Discovering Christ in the Old
Testament by Edmund P. Clowney
Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing Company, 1991 | amazon |
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Finding God
by Larry Crabb
Zondervan, 1995 | amazon |
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Inside Out by
Larry Crabb
Navpress, 1998 | amazon |
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The Pressure's Off
There's a New Way to Live
by Larry Crabb
Waterbrook Press, 2002 | amazon |
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The Sacred Romance
Drawing Closer to the Heart
of God by Brent Curtis and
John Eldredge
Thomas Nelson, 1997 | amazon |
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Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire
by Jim Cymbala, Dean Merrill
Zondervan, 1997 | amazon |
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Jesus Freaks
by DC Talk & The Voice of the Martyrs
Bethany House, 1999 | amazon |
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What is the Reformed Faith?
by John R. deWitt
Banner of Truth, 1991 | amazon |
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An Introduction to the
Old Testament by Raymond B.
Dillard and Tremper Longman III
Zondervan, 1994 | amazon |
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Charity and Its Fruits
Christian Love as Manifested
in the Heart and Life by Jonathan
Edwards
Banner of Truth Trust | christianbook
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God at Work?
Abridgement of: Distinguishing Marks
of a Work of the Spirit of God by
Jonathan Edwards
Evangelical Press, 1995 | christianbook |
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The Religious Affections
by Jonathan Edwards
Banner of Truth, 1961 | christianbook |
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Let's Get to Know Each
Other by Tony Evans
Thomas Nelson, 1995 | amazon |
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The Rich Single Life
by Andrew Farmer
Spring Arbor Distributors, 1998 | amazon |
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Backgrounds of Early
Christianity
by Everett Ferguson
Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1993 | amazon |
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The Grace of Repentance
by Sinclair Ferguson
Crossway Books, 2000 | amazon |
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The Holy Spirit
by Sinclair Ferguson
Intervarsity Press, 1997 | amazon |
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True Believers Don't
Ask Why by John Fischer
Word Publishing, 1989 | amazon |
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Twelve Steps for the Recovering
Pharisee by John Fischer
Bethany House, 2000 | amazon |
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The Connecting Church
by Randy Frazee
Zondervan, 2001 | amazon |
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The New Manners and Customs
of the Bible by James M. Freeman
with Harold J. Chadwick (Editor)
Bridge-Logos Publishers, 1998 | amazon |
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Creation: A Witness of
the Wonder of God by Mark
D. Futato
Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing Company | amazon |
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Heart to Heart About Men
Words of Encouragement for
Women of Integrity by Nancy
Groom
Navpress, 1995 | amazon |
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Risking Intimacy
by Nancy Groom
Baker Book House | amazon |
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The Historical Jesus
Ancient Evidence for the Life
of Christ by Gary R. Habermas
College Press Publishing Company, 1996 | amazon |
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Back to the Basics
Rediscovering the Richness
of the Reformed Faith
by David G. Hagopian (Editor)
Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing, 1996 | amazon |
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Prayer by
O. Hallesby
Augsburg Fortress Publishers, 1994 | amazon |
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Getting Ready For Marriage
by Jerry D. Hardin & Dianne C. Sloan
Thomas Nelson, 1992 | amazon |
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The Calvary
Road by Roy Hession
Christian Literature Crusade, 1980 | amazon |
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We Would See Jesus
by Roy Hession
Christian Literature Crusade, 1997 | amazon |
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C.S. Lewis: A Companion
and Guide by Walter Hooper
(Editor)
Harper SanFrancisco, 1998 | amazon |
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The Silence of Adam
by Don Hudson, Al Andrews, Larry
Crabb
Zondervan, 1998 | amazon |
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A Mystery of Majesty
An Intimate Look at the Heart
of God by Dennis Jernigan
Howard Publishing, 1997 | amazon |
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Spiritual Depression
Its Causes and Its Cure
by David Martyn Lloyd-Jones
Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co, 1965 | amazon |
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Righteous Sinners
The Believer's Struggle with
Faith, Grace and Works by
Ron Julian
Navpress, 1998 | amazon |
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Please Understand Me II
Temperment, Character, Intelligence
by David Keirsey
Prometheus Nemesis Book Co, 1998 | amazon |
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Galatians Study
by Tim Keller
see Colin for more information
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Ministries of Mercy
The Call of the Jericho Road
by Timothy J. Keller
Presbyterian and Reformed Publishing, 1997 | amazon |
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31 Days of Grace
by Paul Kooistra
see Colin for more information
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Counsel for Pastor's Wives
by Diane Langberg
Zondervan, 1988 | amazon |
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Feeling Good, Feeling Bad
by Diane Langberg
Servant Publications, 1991 | amazon |
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On The Threshold of Hope
Opening the Door to Hope and
Healing for Survivors of Sexual Abuse by
Diane Mandt Langberg, Ph. D.
Tyndale House Publishing, 1999 | amazon |
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Learning Styles
Reaching Everyone God Gave
You to Teach by Marlene D.
LeFever
David C. Cook Publishing Company, 2002 | amazon |
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The Great Divorce
by C.S. Lewis
Harper SanFrancisco, 2001 | amazon |
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A Grief Observed
by C.S. Lewis
Harper SanFrancisco, 2001 | amazon |
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Mere Christianity
by C.S. Lewis
Harper SanFranciso, 2001 | amazon |
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Surprised by Joy
The Shape of My Early Life
by C.S. Lewis
Harvest Books, 1975 | amazon |
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Reading the Bible with
Heart and Mind by Tremper
Longman III
Navpress, 1997 | amazon |
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Dynamics of Spiritual Life
An Evangelical Theology of
Renewal by Richard F. Lovelace
Intervaristy Press, 1979 | amazon |
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He Still Moves Stones
by Max Lucado
Word Publishing, 1999 | amazon |
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The Enemy Within
Straight Talk About the Power
and Defeat of Sin by Kris
Lundgaard
Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing | amazon |
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The Bondage of the
Will
by Martin Luther, translated by J.I.
Packer and O.R. Johnston
Baker / Revell, 1957 | christianbook
/ Fleming H. Revell Co, 1990 | amazon
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Commentary on Galatians
by Martin Luther
Baker / Revell, 1998 | amazon |
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Be Still My Soul
by Martyn Lloyd-Jones
see Colin for more information |
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Abba's Child
by Brennan Manning
Navpress, 2002 | amazon |
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The Ragamuffin Gospel
by Brennan Manning, Michael W. Smith
& Ben Pearson
Multnomah Publishers, 2000 | amazon |
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The Gospel Mystery of Sanctification
by Walter Marshall
Sovreign Grace Trust Fund, 2001 | amazon |
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The Mystery of Marriage
by Mike Mason
Multnomah Publishers, 1996 | amazon |
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Christianity: The Faith
That Makes Sense by Dennis
McCallum
Tyndale House, 1997 | amazon |
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Why Does it Have to Hurt?
The Meaning of Christian Suffering
by Dan G. McCartney
Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing, 1998 | amazon |
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The New Evidence that Demands
a Verdict by Josh McDowell
Nelson Reference, 1999 | amazon |
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Understanding and Applying
the Bible by Robertson McQuilkin
Moody Press, 1992 | amazon |
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A Faith Worth Sharing
A Lifetime of Conversations
by C. John Miller
Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing, 1999 | christianbook
| amazon |
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Outgrowing the Ingrown
Church by C. John Miller
Zondervan, 1986 | amazon |
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Powerful Evangelism for
the Powerless by C. John Miller
Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing Company, 1997 | amazon |
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Come Back Barbara
by C. John Miller and Barbara Miller
Juliani
Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing, 1997 | amazon |
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Love Walked Among Us
The Personal Side of Jesus
by Paul Miller
Navpress, 2001 | amazon |
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From Fear to Freedom
Living As Sons and Daughters
of God by Rose Marie Miller
Harold Shaw Publishing, 1994 | amazon |
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What is Creation Science?
by Henry M. Morris and Gary E. Parker
Word Publishing, 1987 | amazon |
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The Bible - Archeological
Facts
Vol. 3: Investigation of
the Evidence
by Ralph O. Muncaster
Strong Basis to Believe, 1996 | amazon |
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The Bible - General
Analysis
Vol. 1: Investigation of
the Evidence
by Ralph O. Muncaster
Strong Basis to Believe, 1996 | amazon |
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The Bible - Prophecy
Miracles
Vol. 4: Investigation of
the Evidence
by Ralph O. Muncaster
Strong Basis to Believe, 1996 | amazon |
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How Do We Know Jesus is
God? (Examine the Evidence) by
Ralph O. Muncaster
Harvest House Publishers, 2000 | amazon |
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Principles of Conduct
Aspects of Biblical Ethics
by John Murray
Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing, 1991 | amazon |
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Redemption Accomplished
and Applied by John Murray
Wm. B. Eerdmans, 1984 | amazon |
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Reason for the Hope Within
by Michael J. Murray
Wm. B. Eerdmans, 1998 | amazon |
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The Book of Romance
What Solomon Says About Love,
Sex and Intimacy by Tommy
Nelson
Thomas Nelson, 1998 | amazon |
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The Heart of the Artist
by Rory Noland
Zondervan, 1999 | amazon |
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The Return of the Prodigal
Son
A Story of Homecoming
by Henri J.M. Nouwen
Image Books, 1994 | amazon |
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The Wounded Healer
by Henri J.M. Nouwen
Image Books, 1979 | amazon |
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101 Hymn Stories
by Kenneth W. Osbeck
Kregel Publications, 1982 | amazon
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101 More Hymn Stories
by Kenneth W. Osbeck and Cliff Barrows
Kregal Publications, 1985 | amazon
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All About Bibles
by John Nohlenberger
Oxford University Press, 1985 | amazon |
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Evangelism and the Sovereignty
of God by J.I. Packer
Intervarsity Press, 2001 | amazon |
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Knowing God
by J.I. Packer
Intervasity Press, 1993 | amazon |
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The Spirit of Revival
Discovering the Wisdom of Jonathan
Edwards by Archie Parrish
and R.C. Sproul
Crossway Books, 2000 | amazon |
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Spiritual Journaling
Recording Your Journey Towards
God by Richard Peace
Navpress, 1999 | amazon |
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Tolkien: A Celebration
Collected Writings on a Literary
Legacy by Joseph Pearce (Editor)
Ignatius Press, 2001 | amazon |
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More Than Equals
Racial Healing for the Sake
of the Gospel by Spencer Perkins
& Chris Rice
Intervarsity Press, 2000 | amazon |
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Desiring God
Meditations of a Christian
Hedonist by John Piper
Multnomah Publishers, 1996 | amazon |
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The Pleasures of God
Meditations on God's Delight
in Being God by John Piper
Multnomah Publishers, 2000 | amazon |
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Hope Has Its Reasons
The Search to Satisfy Our Deepest
Longings by Rebecca Manley
Pippert
Intervarsity Press, 2001 | amazon |
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Beyond Doubt
Faith-Building Devotions
on Questions Christians Ask
by Cornelius Plantinga, Jr.
Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing, 2001 | amazon |
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Not The Way It's Supposed
to Be: A Breviary of Sin by
Cornelius Plantinga, Jr.
Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing, 1995 | amazon |
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Engaging God's Word
by Cornelius Plantinga, Jr.
Eerdmans Publishing, 2002 | christianbook |
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Power Encounters
Reclaiming Spiritual Warfare
by David A. Powlison
Baker Book House, 1995 | amazon |
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God Centered Biblical Interpretation
by Vern S. Poythress
Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing, 1999 | christianbook
| amazon |
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The Shadow of Christ in
the Law of Moses by Vern S.
Poythress
Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing, 1995 | amazon |
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A New Systematic Theology
of The Christian Faith, 2 ed. by
Dr. Robert L. Reymond
Word Publishing, 1998 | amazon |
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The Law and The Gospel
by Ernest C. Reisinger
Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing, 1997 | amazon |
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The Christ of the Covenants
by O. Palmer Robertson
Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing, 2981 | amazon |
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Holiness
Its Nature, Hindrances, Difficulties,
and Roots by J.C. Ryle
Charles Nolan Publisheres, 2001 | amazon |
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The Peacemaker
A Biblical Guide to Resolving
Personal Conflict by Ken Sande
Baker Book House, 1997 | amazon |
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Infant Baptism
What Christian Parents Should
Know by John Sartelle
Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing, 1985 | christianbook
| amazon |
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The Finished Work of Christ
The Truth of Romans 1-8
by Francis A. Schaeffer
Crossway Books, 1998 | amazon |
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The God Who is There
by Francis A. Schaeffer
Intervarsity Press, 1998 | amazon |
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False Intimacy
Understanding the Struggle
of Sexual Addiction by Harry
W. Schaumburg
Navpress, 1997 | amazon |
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A Scandalous Beauty
The Artistry of God and the
Way of the Cross by Thomas
Schmidt
Brazos Press, 2002 | amazon |
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Parenting Without Perfection
Being a Kingdom Influence in
a Toxic World by David John
Seel, Jr.
Navpress, 2000 | amazon |
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Dying to Live
The Power of Forgiveness
by Harold L. Senkbeil
Concordia Publishing House, 2002 | amazon |
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Bright Days Dark Night
In Triumph Over Emotional Pain
by Elizabeth Ruth Skoglund with Charles
Spurgeon
Baker Books, 1998 | christianbook |
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Tolkien's Ordinary Virtues
Exploring the Spiritual Themes
of Lord of the Rings by Mark
Eddy Smith
Intervarsity Press, 2002 | amazon |
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Objects of His Affection
Coming Alive to the Compelling
Love of God by Scotty Smith
Howard Publishing, 2001 | amazon |
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Unveiled Hope
Eternal Encouragement from
the Book of Revelation by
Scotty Smith & Michael Card
Thomas Nelson, 1997 | amazon |
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The Reformation Study Bible
(NKJV) The Word That Changes
Lives - The Faith That Changed the World
by R.C. Sproul (Editor)
Nelson Bible, 2001 | amazon |
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Ultimate Issues
by R.C. Sproul
Baker Book House, 1996 | amazon |
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Grace by
Charles H. Spurgeon
Whitaker House, 1996 | christianbook |
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Grace & Power
by Charles H. Spurgeon
Whitaker House, 2000 | amazon |
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Morning and Evening
by Charles Spurgeon
Hendrickson Publishers, 1995 | amazon |
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Loving Those We'd Rather
Hate by Joseph M. Stowell
Moody Press, 1994 | amazon |
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The Case for Christ
by Lee Strobel
Zondervan, 1998 | amazon |
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The Case for Faith
by Lee Strobel
Zondervan, 2000 | amazon |
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The Modern Search for the
Real Jesus
An Introductory Survey of the
Historical Roots of Gospels Criticism by
Robert B. Strimple
Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing, 1995 | amazon |
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When God Weeps
by Joni Eareckson Tada and Steven Estes
Zondervan, 2000 | amazon |
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Sacred Marriage
by Gary Thomas
Zondervan, 2002 | amazon |
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Age of Opportunity
A Biblical Guide to Parenting
Teens
by Paul David Tripp
Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing, 2001 | amazon |
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Shepherding a Child's Heart
by Tedd Tripp
Shepherd Press, 1995 | amazon |
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War of Words
Getting to the Heart of Your
Communication Struggles by
Paul David Tripp
Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing, 2000 | amazon |
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A Severe Mercy
by Sheldon Vanauken
Harper SanFrancisco, 1992 | amazon |
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The Joy of Discovery in
Bible Study by Oletta Wald
Augsburg Fortress Publishers, 1975 | amazon |
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Extraordinary Results from
Ordinary Teachers
Learning to Teach as Jesus
Taught by Michael D. Warden
Group Publishing, 1998 | amazon |
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Heaven Taken by Storm
Showing the Holy Violence a
Christian is to Put Forth in the Pursuit After Glory
by Thomas Watson and Joel R. Beeke
Soli Deo Gloria Pubns, 1992 | christianbook
| amazon |
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Addictions: A Banquet
in the Grave
Finding Hope in the Power
of the Gospel
by Edward T. Welch
Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing, 2001 | amazon
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Blame it on the Brain?
Distinguishing Chemical Imbalances,
Brain Disorders and Disobedience
by Edward T. Welch
Quintessence Pub Co | amazon |
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When People are Big and
God is Small
Overcoming Peer Pressure, Codependency
and the Fear of Man by Edward
T. Welch
Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing, 1997 | amazon |
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A Search for the Spiritual
Exploring Real Christianity
by James Emery White
Baker Book House, 1998 | amazon |
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The Potter's Freedom
by James R White
Calvary Press, 2000 | amazon |
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The Spiritual Quest
Pursuing Christian Maturity
by Luder G. Whitlock, Jr.
Baker Book House | amazon |
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Night Wrestling
Stuggling for Answers and Finding
God by Leslie Williams
Word Publishing, 1997 | amazon |
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Disappointment With God
by Philip Yancey
Zondervan, 1997 | amazon |
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The Jesus I Never Knew
by Philip Yancey
Zondervan, 2002 | amazon |
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What's So Amazing About
Grace? by Philip Yancey
Zondervan, 2002 | amazon |
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Can Man Live Without God
by Ravi Zacharias
Word Publishing, 1996 | amazon
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Jesus Among Other Gods
The Absolute Claims of The Christian
Message by Ravi Zacharias
Word Publishing, 2000 | amazon
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