Recommendations based on Humility: True Greatnessby C.J. Mahaney

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  1. Knowing God

    by J.I. Packer
    Reflection on the nature of God and the relationship between God and humanity.

    For over 40 years, J. I. Packer's classic has been an important tool to help Christians around the world discover the wonder, the glory and the joy of knowing God. In 2006, Christianity Today voted ... (Goodreads)

  2. Just Do Something: A Liberating Approach to Finding God's Will

    by Kevin DeYoung
    Exploring ways to make decisions and live faithfully, in pursuit of God's will.

    Why won’t God reveal his special will for my life already?,, Because he doesn’t intend to,... So says Kevin DeYoung in this punchy book about making decisions the godly way. Many of us are listening ... (Barnes & Noble)

  3. Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life

    by Donald S. Whitney
    A practical guide to growing spiritually, discovering greater intimacy with God.

    Drawn from a rich heritage, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life will guide you through a carefully selected array of disciplines. By illustrating why the disciplines are important, showing ... (Barnes & Noble)

  4. 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)

  5. The Pursuit of Holiness

    by Jerry Bridges
    A guide to spiritual growth and maturity, focusing on living a holy life.

    This new edition replaces both, The Pursuit of Holiness, (ISBN 9781576839324) and the study guide (ISBN 9781576839881) by combining both resources into one volume! “Be holy, for I am holy,” commands ... (Barnes & Noble)

  6. The Knowledge of the Holy

    by A.W. Tozer
    A profound exploration of the attributes of God and the importance of knowing Him.

    This timeless gift breathes a spirit of devotion for all Christians, from those who are newly arrived to those who are committing themselves anew to Jesus Christ., The Knowledge of the Holy, by ... (Barnes & Noble)

  7. 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)

  8. Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist

    by John Piper
    Examination of the joys of Christian hedonism, finding pleasure in doing God's will.

    Scripture reveals that the great business of life is to glorify God by enjoying Him forever. In this paradigm-shattering classic, newly revised and expanded, John Piper reveals that the debate ... (Goodreads)

  9. ESV Study Bible

    by Anonymous
    Comprehensive study of the Bible, providing an in-depth look at the scriptures.

    The ESV Study Bible was designed to help you understand the Bible in a deeper way. Created by a diverse team of 95 leading Bible scholars and teachers–from 9 countries, nearly 20 denominations, and ... (Goodreads)

  10. 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)

  11. Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God

    by Timothy J. Keller
    A guide to understanding the power and importance of prayer, finding deeper connection with God.

    The New York Times bestselling author and renowned pastor explores the power of prayer. Christians are taught in their churches and schools that prayer is the most powerful way to experience God. But ... (Goodreads)

  12. A Praying Life: Connecting with God in a Distracting World

    by Paul E. Miller
    A guide to developing a deeper, more meaningful prayer life in the midst of the distractions of modern life.

    Author Paul Miller shares his insights and conclusions about how to connect the broken pieces of your life and allow prayer—even poorly delivered—to fill the gaps with meaning and substance. Miller’s ... (Goodreads)

  13. 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)

  14. The Cross of Christ

    by John R.W. Stott
    An exploration of the Christian doctrine of the Cross and its implications for faith.

    The work of a lifetime, from one of the world's most influential thinkers, about the heart of the Christian faith. I could never myself believe in God, if it were not for the cross. . . . In the real ... (Goodreads)

  15. 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)

  16. Shepherding a Child's Heart

    by Tedd Tripp
    A guide to parenting, emphasizing the importance of nurturing a child's heart and leading with wisdom.

    Shepherding a Child's Heart is about how to speak to the heart of your child. The things your child does and says flow from the heart. Luke 6:45 puts it this way: "...out of the overflow of the heart ... (Goodreads)

  17. 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)

  18. The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name

    by Sally Lloyd-Jones
    Reimagining of Bible stories to bring the message of salvation through Jesus to children.

    If you are a parent, grandparent, pastor, or teacher looking for a way to teach the children in your life about God’s Never Stopping, Never Giving Up, Unbreaking, Always and Forever Love, look no ... (Barnes & Noble)

  19. 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)

  20. Institutes of the Christian Religion, 2 Vols

    by John Calvin
    An exploration of Reformed Christian theology and its implications for faith and practice.

    Institutes of the Christian Religion This limited edition of John Calvin's Reformation classic, "Institutes of the Christian Religion," commemorates the 500th anniversary of Calvin's birth in ... (Goodreads)

  21. 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)

  22. Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire: What Happens When God's Spirit Invades the Heart of His People

    by Jim Cymbala
    An exploration of spiritual awakening through communal prayer, and the power of surrendering to the will of God.

    The Brooklyn Tabernacle pastor discusses how he built up a broken-down church to a membership of six thousand. ... (Goodreads)

  23. Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope that Matters

    by Timothy J. Keller
    Explores how modern idols such as money, sex, and power can never truly satisfy us, and how only a relationship with God can bring true fulfillment.

    The, New York Times, bestselling author of, The Reason for God, and, The Songs of Jesus, and a nationally renowned minister, Timothy Keller exposes the error of making good things “ultimate” in this ... (Goodreads)

  24. Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God's Plan for the World

    by Timothy J. Keller
    Examining how our work can be used to advance God's purposes in the world.

    New York Times, bestselling author of, The Songs of Jesus, Timothy Keller shows how God calls each of us to express meaning and purpose through our work and careers., In a work world that is ... (Goodreads)

  25. Love and Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs

    by Emerson Eggerichs
    A guide to understanding the needs of the opposite sex and unlocking the secrets to a lasting relationship.

    A, New York Times, best-selling marriage book with more than one million copies sold! Based on over three decades of counseling, as well as scientific and biblical research, Dr. Emerson Eggerichs and ... (Goodreads)

  26. A Severe Mercy: A Story of Faith, Tragedy and Triumph

    by Sheldon Vanauken
    An exploration of faith and love in the wake of tragedy and unexpected grace.

    A heart-rending love story described by its author as “the spiritual autobiography of a love rather than of the lovers” about the author’s marriage and search for faith. Vanauken chronicles the birth ... (Goodreads)

  27. 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)

  28. The New Evidence That Demands a Verdict

    by Josh McDowell
    An examination of historical and scientific evidence for the Christian faith.

    Evidence I & II, -The classic defense of the faith: Now fully updated to answer the questions challenging evangelical faith today. The New Evidence maintains its classic defense of the faith yet ... (Goodreads)

  29. The Gospel Comes with a House Key

    by Rosaria Champagne Butterfield
    A call to radical hospitality, inviting neighbors and strangers into our homes and lives as a way to share the gospel.

    The Gospel Comes with a House Key: Practicing Radically Ordinary Hospitality in Our Post-Christian World About The Gospel Comes with a House Key The word hospitality often invokes a scene of a ... (Goodreads)

  30. 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)