| Author | Message | ||
| Lorinc |
Hi All, Is it a faux pas for a newcomer to start a new conversation thread? Hope not! :-) Last night it came to me that it might be helpful and/or interesting for new and old alike, if we mentioned any books that have been particularly helpful in our journeys (besides the Bible, of course). Then I logged on this morning, and saw that some of you had been posting exactly that information, probably just as I was thinking of it! Anyway, anybody wanna take this anywhere? I was thinking more along the lines of plain ol' Christ-uplifting books, as opposed to analyses of Adventism, Ellen White, etc -- although there are several excellent books in that category, too (Dale Ratzlaff's "red books" come to mind). But by all means, mention whatever's been a blessing to you! I'll start by adding my votes for a couple of titles mentioned elsewhere this morning: * The Grace Awakening, by Chuck Swindoll * What's so Amazing About Grace, by Philip Yancey * The Jesus I Never Knew, also by Philip Yancey Anyone else? - Lorin | ||
| Max |
No faux pas at all, Lorin. Thanks for starting the new thread and for sharing the titles of the books that have helped you. | ||
| Patti |
Hi, Lorin, One book that I have enjoyed recently is "Faith Alone" by R. C. Sproul, noted reformed theologian. I have heard some good things about the Yancey books, but I haven't read any of them yet. | ||
| Susan |
Lorin, great idea! Reading is my hobby. It's always helpful to get recommendations. Patti mentioned a R.C. Sproul book that's a great one! I'm currently reading several of his books and think they're all wonderful. Anything by him is sure to be a blessing. "The Cross of Christ" by John Stott is about as good as it gets in my opinion. A bit deep for me, but it still made a significant impact on my understanding of the cross. In Christ, Susan | ||
| Patti |
Let me also recommend Luther's Commentary on Galatians. It is doubly excellent, not only because it is good, but because it is available at no charge at this URL: http://www.iclnet.org/pub/resources/text/wittenberg/luther/gal/web/gal-inx.html | ||
| Maryann |
"Classic Christianity" by Bob George. He puts a lot of emphasis on Who's child we are! Sometimes we forget we are children of God. It's a MUST READ for anyone taking the blinder's of legalism off. Maryann | ||
| Onesimus |
One of the things I struggle with is too much intellectualism. This comes as no surprise--between the emotion-killing abusive home I was raise in and the brain-washing of the SDA church, I was very out of touch with my heart. Therapy and worship have led me down the road of healing. But reading "The Sacred Romance:Drawing Closer to the Heart of God" by Brent Curtis and John Eldridge has been a breakthrough book for me. I HIGHLY recommend it for those of you whose hearts hunger for more. | ||
| Max |
Onesimus! You haven't posted in an aardvark's age! How I wish I knew who you are. Would you e-mail me? The Tinkers will give you my e-address. Max Phillips | ||
| Onesimus |
Oh, Max--I just love a good mystery--don't you?!! I am--just cracking up... Onesimus | ||
| Max |
Okay, I may be ignorant, but I'm not stupid. Deductions so far: 1. You're local to me, probably attending the same church. 2. You know who I am independently of this website. 3. You're female. 4. You have a healthy sense of humor. Right? | ||
| Max |
Onesimus, Please forgive that last post. It wasn't very nice. I won't bug you any more. Peace in Christ, Max | ||
| Cindy |
Onesimus, (whoever you are!) Hi! :-)) That book you mentioned sounds interesting. I've saved this quote I like from a John Eldridge (I think it was in "Christianity Today"). Is it the same person as the co-author of that book? Perhaps from that book? "What we have left is a Christianity of tips and techniques; three steps for a good quiet time... four habits for effective marriage communication.. It does not take your breath away; and if Christianity does not take your breath away, something else will... When you live in a Christianity of tips and techniques you trivialize sin. Sin is something external. It's running stop signs. It's drinking too much. It's smoking... But God calls sin adultery of the heart. It's what you give your heart away to other than the heart of God." Grace always, Cindy | ||
| Onesimus |
Max-- You are egg-sactly correct on all four counts!! Onesimus | ||
| Max |
Onesimus, Thanks for being nice when I wasn't. According to Jesus that means you have a higher place in the kingdom of heaven. Reference available upon request. MC | ||
| Lydell |
For a very short book that will s-t-r-e-t-c-h your expectations of what God wants to do with your life, "The Prayer of Jabez" by Bruce Wilkinson. | ||
| Onesimus |
For those of you who have not read Toxic Faith, it is excellant. It has been out of print for years but is being re-released through New Life. (newlife.com) | ||
| Valm |
I have been reccommending that book for months here on FAF. It is a great resource on the insight of the psychological ramifications of Faiths such as SDAs. It REALLY helped me out alot. | ||
| Violet |
I found it at the local library. It has some great information, I found it a little slow to read, so I bounced around. But as a resource book it is very good. | ||
| Loyal_seeker |
'The Prayer of Jabez' is great, but the following book, 'Prayer Of Jabez Devotional' is even better. Haven't read 'Secrets of the Vine' yet, but all three of these are available at my local ABC -- will wonders never cease?!? One of the most enlightening books I have ever read about denominational legalism is called, "The Dangers of Growing Up In A Christian Home." It's by a former administrator of the Youth For Christ organization. Don't remember the name of the author but it was written back in the '80s and I have always said it should be required reading for every SDA parent! Actually, it was used in a group study led by an SDA pastor. 'The Armor of God' by Winston Ferris, Word Alive Ministries, 8847 Red Bud Trail, Berrien Springs, MI 49103. Don't let the fact that he is SDA fool you. This study on the Armor of God as given in Ephesians 6:10-18 is excellent and I have learned much from his writings about Who God wants to be in my life and how to apply the armor to myself as well as others for whom I have spiritual concerns. 'Experiencing God' by Blackaby and King, again found at my local ABC - WOW. 'The Tongue, A Creative Force', Charles Capps, Harrison House (out of print but can be ordered by any good bookstore) "In the Grip of Grace', Max Lucado Just a few of the books that have given me a better picture of God than I grew up with or learned about in SDA schools. Hope to be able to look up some of the others mentioned in this thread soon. Loyal Seeker | ||
| In_his_service |
I have read a number of authors and books already mentioned. I'm surprise no one has mentioned this, so I will. I found so much in the Commentary on Galations by Martin Luther. Truly a giant in the faith, and a book that is a monument to Grace vs. Law! | ||
| Sherry2 |
Loyal seeker, I know Winston personally....and think what you will of his book, he doesn't have peace in Jesus Christ alone. He spent the better part of one morning lecturing to my folks about(who are LE's) how he left the church, and though people were so warm and wonderful, and even offered him a job, he returned to "The Truth", and came back to SDAism, even though he admits he has been hurt terribly by the church...but it has the "Truth". Now I think that is sad. Jesus alone must one put their hope in or everything else is sinking sand. | ||
| Colleentinker |
You're right, Sherry--All we have is Jesus. Anything else is a deception; it does not sustain us. Colleen | ||
| Seekr777 (Seekr777) |
I see that there has been nothing posted here for almost 1 1/2 years. I love to read a great deal. I am inspired by my reading of Scripture and also by the books of great and I feel inspired men/women of God. In the next couple of posts I'll share information about some books that have inspired and focussed me on Jesus Christ. The first book is "The Days of His Presence" by Francis Frangipane. "For behold, darkness will cover the earth, And deep darkness the peoples; But the Lord will rise upon you, And His glory will appear upon you." Isa. 60:2 "A great shaking is occuring in the church. Dead traditions, prayerlessness, disunity and divisions are all crumbling like houses of clay in an earthquake; God is rumbling through Christianity! What remains will be our devotion to Christ. Into this aspect of our religious experiences and commitments God shall pour His glory." I agree with his vision of God pouring out his glory amoung His people in these days. I see it happening in many churches and amoung His people. I've read a number of his books and been deeply moved by each of them. I've heard him speak and you sense a deep commitment to living in the presence of Christ everyday of his life. While I am an Adventist his is a message of hope and glory I find refreshing and many of us in our church have been blessed listening to him. Any of his books are very inspiring and point us to Christ. In Christ, richard PS: He is not an SDA.  | ||
| Sabra (Sabra) |
The Power of a Praying Wife by Stormie OMartian is a WONDERful book, really works!! Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyer GREAT! Don't have a lot of time to read but I usually have one I'm working on at all times. The Strong Family by James Dobson good too! | ||
| Steve (Steve) |
A book that I've been reading that is going right along some of my favorites along the shelf is Putting Amazing Back into Grace, by Michael Horton. Subtitled, "Who Does What in Salvation?", the book is a very strong call back to the roots of the reformation. Paraphrasing a statement from the book, it lifts up Christ, and bows low the human head before His majesty. If anyone else has read this, I'd appreciate any thoughts on what you've read. Steve |
