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  1. Velvet Elvis: Repainting the Christian Faith

    by Rob Bell
    A fresh perspective on Christianity, challenging traditional beliefs and practices. Encourages a more personal and authentic faith.

    In Velvet Elvis, Rob Bell frees us to consider God beyond the picture someone else painted for us in order to find an authentic understanding of the Christian faith. God doesn't have boundaries, and ... (Goodreads)

  2. Love Wins: A Book About Heaven, Hell, and the Fate of Every Person Who Ever Lived

    by Rob Bell
    Exploring the ultimate fate of humanity, challenging conventional expectations of Heaven and Hell.

    Millions of Christians have struggled with how to reconcile God's love and God's judgment: Has God created billions of people over thousands of years only to select a few to go to heaven and everyone ... (Goodreads)

  3. 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)

  4. The Irresistible Revolution: Living as an Ordinary Radical

    by Shane Claiborne
    A call to action to live a life of radical love and compassion, challenging the status quo.

    Many of us find ourselves caught somewhere between unbelieving activists and inactive believers. We can write a check to feed starving children or hold signs in the streets and feel like we’ve made a ... (Goodreads)

  5. Searching for God Knows What

    by Donald Miller
    A spiritual exploration of faith and identity, uncovering the divine in the mundane.

    In, Searching for God Knows What, , best-selling author Donald Miller invites you to reconnect with a faith worth believing. With humor, intelligence, and his trademark writing style, he shows that ... (Barnes & Noble)

  6. A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: What I Learned While Editing My Life

    by Donald Miller
    A journey to create a meaningful life by re-imagining and re-writing one's own story.

    Full of beautiful, heart-wrenching, and hilarious stories, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years details one man's opportunity to edit his life as if he were a character in a movie. Years after writing ... (Goodreads)

  7. Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God

    by Francis Chan
    A faith-based exploration of the power of love, God's sacrifice and our response.

    Have you ever wondered if we're missing it? It's crazy, if you think about it. The God of the universe—the Creator of nitrogen and pine needles, galaxies and E-minor—loves us with a radical, ... (Goodreads)

  8. Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian Community

    by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
    Examines the importance of Christian faith in the context of community.

    In Life Together , Dietrich Bonhoeffer, renowned Christian minister, professor, and author of The Cost of Discipleship recounts his unique fellowship in an underground seminary during the Nazi years ... (Barnes & Noble)

  9. Forgotten God: Reversing Our Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit

    by Francis Chan
    Examining the need for a spiritual revival of the Holy Spirit in modern life.

    In the name of the Father, the Son, and ... the Holy Spirit. We pray in the name of all three, but how often do we live with an awareness of only the first two? As Jesus ascended into heaven, He ... (Goodreads)

  10. In the Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian Leadership

    by Henri J.M. Nouwen
    Reflections on the nature of Christian leadership, using the example of Jesus Christ.

    Henri Nouwen was a spiritual thinker with an unusual capacity to write about the life of Jesus and the love of God in ways that have inspired countless people to trust life more fully. Most widely ... (Goodreads)

  11. The Ragamuffin Gospel: Good News for the Bedraggled, Beat-Up, and Burnt Out

    by Brennan Manning
    A reflection on the unconditional love of God, inviting readers to find healing and peace.

    Are you bedraggled, beat-up, burnt-out? Most of us believe in God’s grace—in theory. But somehow we can’t seem to apply it in our daily lives. We continue to see Him as a small-minded bookkeeper, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  12. Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul

    by John Eldredge
    Exploring the uncharted depths of a woman's soul and uncovering the beauty of her true identity.

    Every woman was once a little girl. And every little girl holds in her heart her most precious dreams. She longs to be swept up into a romance, to play an irreplaceable role in a great adventure, to" ... (Goodreads)

  13. The Case for a Creator: A Journalist Investigates Scientific Evidence That Points Toward God

    by Lee Strobel
    A journalist investigates scientific evidence that supports the existence of God and challenges the theory of evolution.

    A Journalist Investigates Scientific Evidence That Points Toward God: 'My road to atheism was paved by science . . . But, ironically, so was my later journey to God.' - Lee Strobel During his ... (Goodreads)

  14. Wild at Heart Revised and Updated: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul

    by John Eldredge
    A guide to help men discover their true purpose and become the wild, passionate men of God they were meant to be.

    God designed men to be dangerous, says John Eldredge. Simply look at the dreams and desires written in the heart of every boy: To be a hero, to be a warrior, to live a life of adventure and risk. ... (Goodreads)

  15. The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here for?

    by Rick Warren
    An exploration of faith and life's meaning, providing readers with an actionable manifesto for living.

    A #1 New York Times bestseller, The Purpose Driven Life will help you understand why you are alive and reveal God's amazing plan for you both here and now, and for eternity. Rick Warren will guide ... (Goodreads)

  16. 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)

  17. Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth

    by Richard J. Foster
    A guide to spiritual growth through various disciplines, including meditation, prayer, fasting, and study.

    A newly repackaged and updated 40th anniversary edition of the timeless guide that has helped numerous seekers discover a richer spiritual life infused with joy, peace, and a deeper understanding of ... (Goodreads)

  18. The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith

    by Timothy J. Keller
    Examining the parable of the prodigal son to understand grace, faith, and the Christian message.

    The, New York Times, bestselling author of, The Prodigal Prophet, uncovers the essential message of Jesus, locked inside his most familiar parable. Newsweek called renowned minister Timothy Keller "a ... (Barnes & Noble)

  19. 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)

  20. The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness

    by Timothy J. Keller
    An exploration of the power of humility and surrendering one's pride and ego.

    ‘What are the marks of a supernaturally changed heart?’ This is one of the questions the Apostle Paul addresses as he writes to the church in Corinth. He’s not after some superficial outward ... (Goodreads)

  21. Holy Bible: New International Version

    by Anonymous
    A collection of sacred texts, offering spiritual guidance and instruction.

    The New International Version is the world's most popular Bible in modern English and is renowned for its combination of accuracy and clarity of language. ... (Goodreads)

  22. The Case for Christ

    by Lee Strobel
    A former atheist journalist investigates the evidence for Jesus and becomes a Christian.

    In 1980, Lee Strobel is an atheist journalist and investigative reporter for the, Chicago Tribune, . He and his wife Leslie have a daughter named Alison and are expecting their second child. After ... (Wikipedia)

  23. Jesus Freaks: Stories of Those Who Stood for Jesus, the Ultimate Jesus Freaks

    by D.C. Talk
    Narratives of individuals who dedicated their lives to following Jesus, despite persecution and hardship.

    There are more Christian martyrs today than there were in ad 100—in the days of the Roman Empire. Now in the twenty-first century, according to the Center for the Study of Global Christianity, more ... (Barnes & Noble)

  24. 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)

  25. 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)

  26. Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations

    by Alex Harris
    A call to rise above society's expectations and embrace challenge and responsibility.

    A generation stands on the brink of a "rebelution." A growing movement of young people is rebelling against the low expectations of today's culture by choosing to "do hard things" for the glory of ... (Goodreads)

  27. Searching for Sunday: Loving, Leaving, and Finding the Church

    by Rachel Held Evans
    A memoir of a woman's journey through the ups and downs of faith, church, and spirituality.

    From New York Times bestselling author Rachel Held Evans comes a book that is both a heartfelt ode to the past and hopeful gaze into the future of what it means to be a part of the Church. Centered ... (Barnes & Noble)

  28. If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat

    by John Ortberg
    A guide to overcoming fear and taking risks in life, using the story of Peter walking on water as a metaphor.

    Winner of the 2002 Christianity Today Book Award! You’re One Step Away from the Adventure of Your Life Deep within you lies the same faith and longing that sent Peter walking across the wind-swept ... (Goodreads)

  29. Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith

    by Anne Lamott
    A memoir of the author's journey towards faith, filled with humor, honesty, and raw emotion.

    Despite–or because of--her irreverence, faith is a natural subject for Anne Lamott. Since Operating Instructions and Bird by Bird , her fans have been waiting for her to write the book that explained ... (Goodreads)

  30. 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)