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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

The Wounded Heart
Hope for Adult Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse
by Dan B. Allender and Larry Crabb
Navpress, 1990 | amazon

Bold Love
by Dan B. Allender and Dr. Tremper Longman III
Navpress, 1993 | amazon

The Cry of the Soul
How Our Emotions Reveal Our Deepest Questions About God
by Dan Allender and Tremper Longman III
Navpress, 1999 | amazon

Intimate Allies
by Dan B. Allender and Tremper Longman
Tyndale House, 1999 | amazon

The Narrow Road
by Brother Andrew, with John & Elizabeth Sherrill featuring Jars of Clay
Fleming H Revell Co, 2001 | amazon

When God Interrupts
by M. Craig Barnes
Intervarsity Press, 1996 | amazon

The Valley of Vision
A Collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions
by Arthur Bennett
Banner of Truth, 1988 | amazon

Treasures of Faith
Living Boldly in View of God's Promises
by Chuck Betters and Sharon W. Betters
Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing Company, 1999 | amazon

Reformed Doctrine of Predestination
by Loraine Boettner
Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing Company, 1992 | amazon

The Discipline of Grace
God's Role and Our Role in the Pursuit of Holiness
by Jerry Bridges
Navpress, 1994 | amazon

The Joy of Fearing God
by Jerry Bridges
Waterbrook, 1999 | amazon

Transforming Grace
Living Confidently in God's Unfailing Love
by Jerry Bridges
Navpress, 1993 | amazon

Trusting God
Even When Life Hurts
by Jerry Bridges
Navpress, 1991 | amazon

Approaching God
How to Pray
by Steve Brown
Ballantine Books, 1996 | amazon

When Your Rope Breaks
by Steve Brown
Baker Books, 1996 | amazon

When Being Good Isn't Good Enough
by Steve Brown
Thomas Nelson, 1990 | amazon

Your God is Too Safe
by Mark Buchanan
Mulnomah Publishers, 2001 | amazon

Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners
by John Bunyan
Penguin Classics, 1987 | amazon

It Was Good
Making Art to the Glory of God
Ned Bustard (Editor)
Square Halo Books, 2000 | amazon

Institutes of the Christian Religion
by John Calvin
translated by Henry Beveridge (Wm. B. Eerdmans, 1995)
amazon
- multiple editions, translations are available

Instruction in Faith (1537)
by John Calvin
Westminster John Knox Press, 1992 | amazon
multiple editions/translations are available

Scribbling in the Sand
Christ and Creativity
by Michael Card
Intervarsity Press, 2002 | amazon

A Violent Grace
by Michael Card
Multnomah Publishers, 2000 | amazon

Christ-Centered Preaching
by Bryan Chapell
Baker Book House, 1994 | amazon

Each for the Other
Marriage As Its Meant to Be
by Bryan Chapell
Baker Book House, 2000 | amazon

Holiness by Grace
Delighting in the Joy that Is Our Strength
by Bryan Chapell
Crossway Books, 2001 | amazon

In The Grip of Grace
When You Can't Hang On
by Bryan Chapell
Baker Book House, 1996 | amazon

Promises of Grace
Living in the Grip of God's Love
by Bryan Chapell
Baker Book House, 2001 | amazon

Speechless
by Steven Curtis Chapman and Scotty Smith
Zondervan, 2000 | amazon

The Meaning of the Millennium: Four Views
by George Eldon Ladd (Editor) and Robert G. Clouse (Editor)
Intervarsity, 1977 | amazon

The Unfolding Mystery
Discovering Christ in the Old Testament
by Edmund P. Clowney
Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing Company, 1991 | amazon

Finding God
by Larry Crabb
Zondervan, 1995 | amazon

Inside Out
by Larry Crabb
Navpress, 1998 | amazon

The Pressure's Off
There's a New Way to Live
by Larry Crabb
Waterbrook Press, 2002 | amazon

The Sacred Romance
Drawing Closer to the Heart of God
by Brent Curtis and John Eldredge
Thomas Nelson, 1997 | amazon

Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire
by Jim Cymbala, Dean Merrill
Zondervan, 1997 | amazon

Jesus Freaks
by DC Talk & The Voice of the Martyrs
Bethany House, 1999 | amazon

What is the Reformed Faith?
by John R. deWitt
Banner of Truth, 1991 | amazon

An Introduction to the Old Testament
by Raymond B. Dillard and Tremper Longman III
Zondervan, 1994 | amazon

Charity and Its Fruits
Christian Love as Manifested in the Heart and Life
by Jonathan Edwards
Banner of Truth Trust | christianbook

God at Work?
Abridgement of: Distinguishing Marks of a Work of the Spirit of God
by Jonathan Edwards
Evangelical Press, 1995 | christianbook

The Religious Affections
by Jonathan Edwards
Banner of Truth, 1961 | christianbook

Let's Get to Know Each Other
by Tony Evans
Thomas Nelson, 1995 | amazon

The Rich Single Life
by Andrew Farmer
Spring Arbor Distributors, 1998 | amazon

Backgrounds of Early Christianity
by Everett Ferguson
Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1993 | amazon

The Grace of Repentance
by Sinclair Ferguson
Crossway Books, 2000 | amazon

The Holy Spirit
by Sinclair Ferguson
Intervarsity Press, 1997 | amazon

True Believers Don't Ask Why
by John Fischer
Word Publishing, 1989 | amazon

Twelve Steps for the Recovering Pharisee
by John Fischer
Bethany House, 2000 | amazon

The Connecting Church
by Randy Frazee
Zondervan, 2001 | amazon

The New Manners and Customs of the Bible
by James M. Freeman with Harold J. Chadwick (Editor)
Bridge-Logos Publishers, 1998 | amazon

Creation: A Witness of the Wonder of God
by Mark D. Futato
Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing Company | amazon

Heart to Heart About Men
Words of Encouragement for Women of Integrity
by Nancy Groom
Navpress, 1995 | amazon

Risking Intimacy
by Nancy Groom
Baker Book House | amazon

The Historical Jesus
Ancient Evidence for the Life of Christ
by Gary R. Habermas
College Press Publishing Company, 1996 | amazon

Back to the Basics
Rediscovering the Richness of the Reformed Faith
by David G. Hagopian (Editor)
Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing, 1996 | amazon

Prayer
by O. Hallesby
Augsburg Fortress Publishers, 1994 | amazon

Getting Ready For Marriage
by Jerry D. Hardin & Dianne C. Sloan
Thomas Nelson, 1992 | amazon

The Calvary Road
by Roy Hession
Christian Literature Crusade, 1980 | amazon

We Would See Jesus
by Roy Hession
Christian Literature Crusade, 1997 | amazon

C.S. Lewis: A Companion and Guide
by Walter Hooper (Editor)
Harper SanFrancisco, 1998 | amazon

The Silence of Adam
by Don Hudson, Al Andrews, Larry Crabb
Zondervan, 1998 | amazon

A Mystery of Majesty
An Intimate Look at the Heart of God
by Dennis Jernigan
Howard Publishing, 1997 | amazon

Spiritual Depression
Its Causes and Its Cure
by David Martyn Lloyd-Jones
Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co, 1965 | amazon

Righteous Sinners
The Believer's Struggle with Faith, Grace and Works
by Ron Julian
Navpress, 1998 | amazon

Please Understand Me II
Temperment, Character, Intelligence
by David Keirsey
Prometheus Nemesis Book Co, 1998 | amazon

Galatians Study
by Tim Keller
see Colin for more information

Ministries of Mercy
The Call of the Jericho Road
by Timothy J. Keller
Presbyterian and Reformed Publishing, 1997 | amazon

31 Days of Grace
by Paul Kooistra
see Colin for more information

Counsel for Pastor's Wives
by Diane Langberg
Zondervan, 1988 | amazon

Feeling Good, Feeling Bad
by Diane Langberg
Servant Publications, 1991 | amazon

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

Learning Styles
Reaching Everyone God Gave You to Teach
by Marlene D. LeFever
David C. Cook Publishing Company, 2002 | amazon

The Great Divorce
by C.S. Lewis
Harper SanFrancisco, 2001 | amazon

A Grief Observed
by C.S. Lewis
Harper SanFrancisco, 2001 | amazon

Mere Christianity
by C.S. Lewis
Harper SanFranciso, 2001 | amazon

Surprised by Joy
The Shape of My Early Life
by C.S. Lewis
Harvest Books, 1975 | amazon

Reading the Bible with Heart and Mind
by Tremper Longman III
Navpress, 1997 | amazon

Dynamics of Spiritual Life
An Evangelical Theology of Renewal
by Richard F. Lovelace
Intervaristy Press, 1979 | amazon

He Still Moves Stones
by Max Lucado
Word Publishing, 1999 | amazon

The Enemy Within
Straight Talk About the Power and Defeat of Sin
by Kris Lundgaard
Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing | amazon

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

Commentary on Galatians
by Martin Luther
Baker / Revell, 1998 | amazon

Be Still My Soul
by Martyn Lloyd-Jones
see Colin for more information

Abba's Child
by Brennan Manning
Navpress, 2002 | amazon

The Ragamuffin Gospel
by Brennan Manning, Michael W. Smith & Ben Pearson
Multnomah Publishers, 2000 | amazon

The Gospel Mystery of Sanctification
by Walter Marshall
Sovreign Grace Trust Fund, 2001 | amazon

The Mystery of Marriage
by Mike Mason
Multnomah Publishers, 1996 | amazon

Christianity: The Faith That Makes Sense
by Dennis McCallum
Tyndale House, 1997 | amazon

Why Does it Have to Hurt?
The Meaning of Christian Suffering
by Dan G. McCartney
Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing, 1998 | amazon

The New Evidence that Demands a Verdict
by Josh McDowell
Nelson Reference, 1999 | amazon

Understanding and Applying the Bible
by Robertson McQuilkin
Moody Press, 1992 | amazon

A Faith Worth Sharing
A Lifetime of Conversations
by C. John Miller
Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing, 1999 | christianbook | amazon

Outgrowing the Ingrown Church
by C. John Miller
Zondervan, 1986 | amazon

Powerful Evangelism for the Powerless
by C. John Miller
Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing Company, 1997 | amazon

Come Back Barbara
by C. John Miller and Barbara Miller Juliani
Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing, 1997 | amazon

Love Walked Among Us
The Personal Side of Jesus
by Paul Miller
Navpress, 2001 | amazon

From Fear to Freedom
Living As Sons and Daughters of God
by Rose Marie Miller
Harold Shaw Publishing, 1994 | amazon

What is Creation Science?
by Henry M. Morris and Gary E. Parker
Word Publishing, 1987 | amazon

The Bible - Archeological Facts
Vol. 3: Investigation of the Evidence
by Ralph O. Muncaster
Strong Basis to Believe, 1996 | amazon

The Bible - General Analysis
Vol. 1: Investigation of the Evidence
by Ralph O. Muncaster
Strong Basis to Believe, 1996 | amazon

The Bible - Prophecy Miracles
Vol. 4: Investigation of the Evidence
by Ralph O. Muncaster
Strong Basis to Believe, 1996 | amazon

How Do We Know Jesus is God? (Examine the Evidence)
by Ralph O. Muncaster
Harvest House Publishers, 2000 | amazon

Principles of Conduct
Aspects of Biblical Ethics
by John Murray
Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing, 1991 | amazon

Redemption Accomplished and Applied
by John Murray
Wm. B. Eerdmans, 1984 | amazon

Reason for the Hope Within
by Michael J. Murray
Wm. B. Eerdmans, 1998 | amazon

The Book of Romance
What Solomon Says About Love, Sex and Intimacy
by Tommy Nelson
Thomas Nelson, 1998 | amazon

The Heart of the Artist
by Rory Noland
Zondervan, 1999 | amazon

The Return of the Prodigal Son
A Story of Homecoming
by Henri J.M. Nouwen
Image Books, 1994 | amazon

The Wounded Healer
by Henri J.M. Nouwen
Image Books, 1979 | amazon

101 Hymn Stories
by Kenneth W. Osbeck
Kregel Publications, 1982 | amazon

101 More Hymn Stories
by Kenneth W. Osbeck and Cliff Barrows
Kregal Publications, 1985 | amazon

All About Bibles
by John Nohlenberger
Oxford University Press, 1985 | amazon

Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God
by J.I. Packer
Intervarsity Press, 2001 | amazon

Knowing God
by J.I. Packer
Intervasity Press, 1993 | amazon

The Spirit of Revival
Discovering the Wisdom of Jonathan Edwards
by Archie Parrish and R.C. Sproul
Crossway Books, 2000 | amazon

Spiritual Journaling
Recording Your Journey Towards God
by Richard Peace
Navpress, 1999 | amazon

Tolkien: A Celebration
Collected Writings on a Literary Legacy
by Joseph Pearce (Editor)
Ignatius Press, 2001 | amazon

More Than Equals
Racial Healing for the Sake of the Gospel
by Spencer Perkins & Chris Rice
Intervarsity Press, 2000 | amazon

Desiring God
Meditations of a Christian Hedonist
by John Piper
Multnomah Publishers, 1996 | amazon

The Pleasures of God
Meditations on God's Delight in Being God
by John Piper
Multnomah Publishers, 2000 | amazon

Hope Has Its Reasons
The Search to Satisfy Our Deepest Longings
by Rebecca Manley Pippert
Intervarsity Press, 2001 | amazon

Beyond Doubt
Faith-Building Devotions on Questions Christians Ask
by Cornelius Plantinga, Jr.
Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing, 2001 | amazon

Not The Way It's Supposed to Be: A Breviary of Sin
by Cornelius Plantinga, Jr.
Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing, 1995 | amazon

Engaging God's Word
by Cornelius Plantinga, Jr.
Eerdmans Publishing, 2002 | christianbook

Power Encounters
Reclaiming Spiritual Warfare
by David A. Powlison
Baker Book House, 1995 | amazon

God Centered Biblical Interpretation
by Vern S. Poythress
Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing, 1999 | christianbook | amazon

The Shadow of Christ in the Law of Moses
by Vern S. Poythress
Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing, 1995 | amazon

Pray With Your Eyes Open
by Richard L. Pratt
Baker Book House, 1988 | christianbook | amazon

A New Systematic Theology of The Christian Faith, 2 ed.
by Dr. Robert L. Reymond
Word Publishing, 1998 | amazon

The Law and The Gospel
by Ernest C. Reisinger
Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing, 1997 | amazon

The Christ of the Covenants
by O. Palmer Robertson
Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing, 2981 | amazon

The Final Word
by O. Palmer Robertson
Banner of Truth, 1994 | christianbook | amazon

Holiness
Its Nature, Hindrances, Difficulties, and Roots
by J.C. Ryle
Charles Nolan Publisheres, 2001 | amazon

The Peacemaker
A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict
by Ken Sande
Baker Book House, 1997 | amazon

Infant Baptism
What Christian Parents Should Know
by John Sartelle
Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing, 1985 | christianbook | amazon

Art and the Bible
by Francis A. Schaeffer
Intervarsity Press, 1973 | christianbook | amazon

The Finished Work of Christ
The Truth of Romans 1-8
by Francis A. Schaeffer
Crossway Books, 1998 | amazon

The God Who is There
by Francis A. Schaeffer
Intervarsity Press, 1998 | amazon

False Intimacy
Understanding the Struggle of Sexual Addiction
by Harry W. Schaumburg
Navpress, 1997 | amazon

A Scandalous Beauty
The Artistry of God and the Way of the Cross
by Thomas Schmidt
Brazos Press, 2002 | amazon

Parenting Without Perfection
Being a Kingdom Influence in a Toxic World
by David John Seel, Jr.
Navpress, 2000 | amazon

Dying to Live
The Power of Forgiveness
by Harold L. Senkbeil
Concordia Publishing House, 2002 | amazon

Bright Days Dark Night
In Triumph Over Emotional Pain
by Elizabeth Ruth Skoglund with Charles Spurgeon
Baker Books, 1998 | christianbook

Tolkien's Ordinary Virtues
Exploring the Spiritual Themes of Lord of the Rings
by Mark Eddy Smith
Intervarsity Press, 2002 | amazon

Objects of His Affection
Coming Alive to the Compelling Love of God
by Scotty Smith
Howard Publishing, 2001 | amazon

Unveiled Hope
Eternal Encouragement from the Book of Revelation
by Scotty Smith & Michael Card
Thomas Nelson, 1997 | amazon

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

Ultimate Issues
by R.C. Sproul
Baker Book House, 1996 | amazon

Grace
by Charles H. Spurgeon
Whitaker House, 1996 | christianbook

Grace & Power
by Charles H. Spurgeon
Whitaker House, 2000 | amazon

Morning and Evening
by Charles Spurgeon
Hendrickson Publishers, 1995 | amazon

Loving Those We'd Rather Hate
by Joseph M. Stowell
Moody Press, 1994 | amazon

The Case for Christ
by Lee Strobel
Zondervan, 1998 | amazon

The Case for Faith
by Lee Strobel
Zondervan, 2000 | amazon

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

When God Weeps
by Joni Eareckson Tada and Steven Estes
Zondervan, 2000 | amazon

Sacred Marriage
by Gary Thomas
Zondervan, 2002 | amazon

Age of Opportunity
A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teens
by Paul David Tripp
Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing, 2001 | amazon

Shepherding a Child's Heart
by Tedd Tripp
Shepherd Press, 1995 | amazon

War of Words
Getting to the Heart of Your Communication Struggles
by Paul David Tripp
Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing, 2000 | amazon

The Heidleberg Catechism
by Zacharias Ursinus and Caspar Olevianus, with Frederick III (editor)
1563 | Center for Reformed Theology and Apologetics

A Severe Mercy
by Sheldon Vanauken
Harper SanFrancisco, 1992 | amazon

The Joy of Discovery in Bible Study
by Oletta Wald
Augsburg Fortress Publishers, 1975 | amazon

Extraordinary Results from Ordinary Teachers
Learning to Teach as Jesus Taught
by Michael D. Warden
Group Publishing, 1998 | amazon

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

Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave
Finding Hope in the Power of the Gospel
by Edward T. Welch
Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing, 2001 | amazon

Blame it on the Brain?
Distinguishing Chemical Imbalances, Brain Disorders and Disobedience
by Edward T. Welch
Quintessence Pub Co | amazon

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

The Westminster Confession of Faith
by Westminster Assembly of the Divines
1646 | Center for Reformed Theology and Apologetics

A Search for the Spiritual
Exploring Real Christianity


by James Emery White
Baker Book House, 1998 | amazon

The Potter's Freedom
by James R White
Calvary Press, 2000 | amazon

The Spiritual Quest
Pursuing Christian Maturity
by Luder G. Whitlock, Jr.
Baker Book House | amazon

Night Wrestling
Stuggling for Answers and Finding God
by Leslie Williams
Word Publishing, 1997 | amazon

The Theology of Sonship
by Neil H. Williams
World Harvest Mission, 2002 | World Harvest Mission

Gospel Transformation - Workbook
by World Harvest Mission
World Harvest Mission | World Harvest Mission

Disappointment With God
by Philip Yancey
Zondervan, 1997 | amazon

The Jesus I Never Knew
by Philip Yancey
Zondervan, 2002 | amazon

What's So Amazing About Grace?
by Philip Yancey
Zondervan, 2002 | amazon

Can Man Live Without God
by Ravi Zacharias
Word Publishing, 1996 | amazon

Jesus Among Other Gods
The Absolute Claims of The Christian Message
by Ravi Zacharias
Word Publishing, 2000 | amazon