Recommendations based on Through Gates of Splendorby Elisabeth Elliot

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  1. The Hiding Place: The Triumphant True Story of Corrie Ten Boom

    by Corrie ten Boom
    A remarkable testament to faith and courage in the face of unfathomable odds and unspeakable horrors.

    The book begins with the ten Boom family celebrating the 100th anniversary of the family business; they sell and repair watches under the family's elderly father, Casper ten Boom . The business takes ... (Wikipedia)

  2. God's Smuggler

    by Brother Andrew
    A story of faith and courage, smuggling Bibles to persecuted Christians behind the Iron Curtain.

    As a boy he dreamed of being a spy undercover behind enemy lines. As a man he found himself undercover for God. Brother Andrew was his name and for decades his life story, recounted in God's ... (Goodreads)

  3. The Cross and the Switchblade

    by David Wilkerson
    A true story of a small-town pastor's mission to help gang members and drug addicts in New York City.

    A young preacher from the Pennsylvania hills comes to New York City and influences troubled teenagers with his inspirational message. ... (Goodreads)

  4. Shadow of the Almighty: The Life and Testament of Jim Elliot

    by Elisabeth Elliot
    Biography of missionary Jim Elliot, exploring his life and legacy of faith and courage.

    “More than inspirational reading: it belongs to the very heartbeat of evangelic witness.” — Christianity Today , ,, Shadow of the Almighty, is one of the great missionary stories of modern times. It ... (Barnes & Noble)

  5. Tramp for the Lord

    by Corrie ten Boom
    A woman's story of faith and courage, traveling to share her message of hope around the world.

    For the past twenty years Corrie ten Boom has crisscrossed the globe, slept in more than a thousand different beds, and lived out of suitcases...all to fulfill her God-given mission to tell people ... (Goodreads)

  6. The Practice of the Presence of God

    by Brother Lawrence
    Turning away from life's distractions, finding solace in prayer and meditation.

    Alternative cover edition of ISBN 0883681056 can be found here Brother Lawrence was a man of humble beginnings who discovered the greatest secret of living in the kingdom of God here on earth. It is ... (Goodreads)

  7. Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream

    by David Platt
    A call to Christians to reject the materialistic American Dream and embrace radical obedience to Jesus Christ.

    WHAT IS JESUS WORTH TO YOU? , It's easy for American Christians to forget how Jesus said his followers would actually live, what their new lifestyle would actually look like. They would, he said, ... (Goodreads)

  8. Foxe's Book of Martyrs

    by John Foxe
    A collection of accounts of Christian martyrs and the persecution they faced.

    Reformation-era England—John Foxe recounts the lives, sufferings, and triumphant deaths of dozens of Christian martyrs. Some were people of rank and influence. Some were ordinary folk. Some were even ... (Goodreads)

  9. Peace Child: An Unforgettable Story of Primitive Jungle Teaching in the 20th Century

    by Don Richardson
    A modern-day missionary's account of his life-changing experience with a remote tribe in New Guinea.

    In 1962, Don and Carol Richardson risked their lives to share the gospel with the Sawi people of New Guinea. Peace Child tells their unforgettable story of living among these headhunters and ... (Goodreads)

  10. A Man Called Peter: The Story of Peter Marshall

    by Catherine Marshall
    The biography of Peter Marshall, a Scottish-American preacher and chaplain of the US Senate, who inspired many with his faith and dedication.

    As a boy growing up in Coatbridge , Scotland , Peter Marshall loves the sea and wishes to work on a ship. Several years later, he is caught in a fog, and nearly falls over a ledge. Survival compels ... (Wikipedia)

  11. End of the Spear

    by Steve Saint
    A story of forgiveness and redemption, as a young missionary seeks to understand the tribe that killed his father.

    When I was a boy, I cried. But now I see it well. Steve Saint was only five years old when his father was brutally killed by Waodani warriors, men from the most savage culture ever known. But in a ... (Goodreads)

  12. Run Baby Run

    by Nicky Cruz
    A former gang leader's journey of spiritual transformation, from violence to redemption.

    This is the thrilling story of Nicky Cruz's desperate battle against drugs, alcoholism, and a violent environment, as he searched for a better way of life on the streets of New York City. ... (Goodreads)

  13. Tortured for Christ

    by Richard Wurmbrand
    The true story of a Romanian pastor's brutal imprisonment and torture for his faith in communist prisons.

    One Man Who Dared to Stand Up Months of solitary confinement, years of periodic physical torture, constant suffering from hunger and cold, the anguish of brainwashing and mental cruelty—these are the ... (Goodreads)

  14. My Utmost for His Highest

    by Oswald Chambers
    Daily spiritual reflections on Christian faith and the application of scripture to life.

    For nearly seventy-five years, countless millions of Christians the world over have trusted the spiritual companionship of Oswald Chambers's daily devotional, "My Utmost for His Highest." These brief ... (Goodreads)

  15. Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy

    by Eric Metaxas
    A biography of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German theologian who opposed the Nazi regime.

    Who better to face the greatest evil of the 20 th -century than a humble man of faith? As Adolf Hitler and the Nazis seduced a nation, bullied a continent, and attempted to exterminate the Jews of ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. Don't Waste Your Life

    by John Piper
    A plea to live an intentional life, devoted to glorifying God.

    John Piper writes, "I will tell you what a tragedy is. I will show you how to waste your life. Consider this story from the February 1998 Reader's Digest: A couple 'took early retirement from their ... (Goodreads)

  17. Jesus Among Other Gods: The Absolute Claims of the Christian Message

    by Ravi Zacharias
    A study of religious truth, exploring the uniqueness of Jesus and the Christian faith.

    In a world with so many religions, why Jesus? We are living in a time when you can believe anything, as long as you do not claim it to be true. In the name of “tolerance,” our postmodern culture ... (Barnes & Noble)

  18. The Heavenly Man: The Remarkable True Story of Chinese Christian Brother Yun

    by Paul Hattaway
    The inspiring story of a Chinese Christian's perseverance in the face of persecution.

    The dramatic autobiography of one of China's dedicated, courageous, and intensely persecuted house church leaders. This is the gripping story of how God took a young, half-starved boy from a poor ... (Goodreads)

  19. The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert: An English Professor's Journey Into Christian Faith

    by Rosaria Champagne Butterfield
    A professor's spiritual transformation and journey of faith, challenging traditional beliefs.

    Rosaria, by the standards of many, was living a very good life. She had a tenured position at a large university in a field for which she cared deeply. She owned two homes with her partner, in which ... (Goodreads)

  20. The Holiness of God

    by R.C. Sproul
    An exploration of the infinite holiness of God, and its implications for humanity.

    Central to God's character is the quality of holiness. Yet, even so, most people are hard-pressed to define what God's holiness precisely is. Many preachers today avoid the topic altogether because ... (Goodreads)

  21. The Pursuit of God: The Human Thirst for the Divine

    by A.W. Tozer
    A spiritual journey towards a deeper understanding of God and his divine will.

    Tozer's bestseller, this book has been called "one of the all-time most inspirational books" by a panel of Christian magazine writers,. Sometimes the voices that speak most clearly in the present are ... (Barnes & Noble)

  22. How Should We Then Live? The Rise and Decline of Western Thought and Culture

    by Francis A. Schaeffer
    Examination of the cultural and philosophical developments throughout history, and implications for modern life.

    Drawing upon forty years of study in theology, philosophy, history, sociology and the arts, Dr. Schaeffer contemplates the reasons for modern society's sorry state of affairs and argues for total ... (Goodreads)

  23. Blue Like Jazz: Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality

    by Donald Miller
    A Christian's exploration of faith and spirituality, navigating its relevance in the modern world.

    The runaway New York Times bestseller that became a cornerstone of Christian nonfiction, Blue Like Jazz is a fresh and original perspective on life, love, and redemption. ,"I never liked jazz music ... (Barnes & Noble)

  24. The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts

    by Gary Chapman
    Understanding individual love language to strengthen relationships and build lasting love.

    Over 12 million copies sold! ,, A, New York Times, bestseller for 10 years running., Falling in love is easy. Staying in love—that’s the challenge. How can you keep your relationship fresh and ... (Barnes & Noble)

  25. A Grief Observed

    by C.S. Lewis
    A powerful account of a man's journey through grief following the death of his wife.

    Written with love, humility, and faith, this brief but poignant volume was first published in 1961 and concerns the death of C. S. Lewis's wife, the American-born poet Joy Davidman. In her ... (Goodreads)

  26. Passion and Purity: Learning to Bring Your Love Life Under Christ's Control

    by Elisabeth Elliot
    A guide to making godly decisions when it comes to matters of the heart and finding a spouse.

    Very few books on dating have stood the test of time like Passion and Purity. Its much-needed message remains strong and hopeful in an age when doing whatever "feels right" is common practice. Using ... (Goodreads)

  27. Bruchko: The Astonishing True Story of a 19-Year-Old American, His Capture by the Motilone Indians and His Adventures in Christianizing the Stone Age Tribe

    by Bruce Olson
    A 19-year-old's experiences living among and converting a Stone Age tribe in South America.

    What happens when a nineteen-year-old boy leaves home and heads into the jungles to evangelize a murderous tribe of South American Indians?, For Bruce Olson, it meant capture, disease, terror, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  28. The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions

    by Arthur Bennett
    Collection of profound prayers and meditations to help deepen Christian faith and understanding.

    The strength of Puritan character and life lay in prayer and meditation. In this practice the spirit of prayer was regarded as of first importance and the best form of prayer, for living prayer is ... (Goodreads)

  29. For Women Only: What You Need to Know About the Inner Lives of Men

    by Shaunti Feldhahn
    A study of the inner emotional lives of men, providing insight into how they think and feel.

    Discover the Truth He Wants You to Know... The man in your life carries important feelings so deep inside he barely knows they’re there, much less how to talk about them. Yet your man genuinely wants ... (Barnes & Noble)