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Blue Like Jazz: Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality

Blue Like Jazz: Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality

by Donald Miller

I never liked jazz music because jazz music doesn't resolve. . . . I used to not like God because God didn't resolve. But that was before any of this happened. In Donald Miller's early years, he was vaguely familiar with a distant God. But when he came to know Jesus Christ, he pursued the Christian life with great zeal. Within a few years he had a successful ministry that ultimately left him feeling empty, burned... (more)

The Purpose-Driven Life

What on Earth Am I Here For?

by Richard Warren

Now in trade paperback—The Purpose Driven® Life. With over 20 million copies sold worldwide, Rick Warren’s #1 New York Times bestseller guides you on a personal forty-day spiritual journey of discovery in search of answers to life’s most important question: What on earth am I here for? Five biblical answers will transform your outlook on life.

Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul

Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul

by John Eldredge

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. Sadly, most men abandon those dreams and desires--aided by a Christianity that feels like nothing more than pressure to be a nice guy. It is no wonder that many men avoid church, and those who go are often passive and... (more)

A Grief Observed

by C. S. Lewis

In this classic trial of faith, C. S. Lewis probes the fundamental issues of life and death, and summons those who grieve to honest mourning and hope in the midst of loss.

The Great Divorce

by C. S. Lewis

C. S. Lewis takes us on a profound journey through both heaven and hell in this engaging allegorical tale. Using his extraordinary descriptive powers, Lewis introduces us to supernatural beings who will change the way we think about good and evil.

Mere Christianity

by C. S. Lewis

THE BELOVED BESTSELLING CLASSIC OF CHRISTIAN FAITH Mere Christianity is C. S. Lewis's forceful and accessible doctrine of Christian belief. First heard as informal radio broadcasts and then published as three separate books -- The Case for Christianity, Christian Behavior, and Beyond Personality -- Mere Christianity brings together what Lewis sees as the fundamental truths of the religion. Rejecting the... (more)

Velvet Elvis: Repainting the Christian Faith (Unabridged)

Velvet Elvis: Repainting the Christian Faith (Unabridged)

by Rob Bell

God never changes, nor do the central truths of Christianity. But our understanding of those truths is in constant flux. Christians will always be exploring and discovering what it means to live in harmony with God and each other. Now in softcover, Velvet Elvis offers original and refreshingly personal perspectives on what Christianity is really about.

It's Not about Me: Rescue from the Life We Thought Would Make Us Happy (Lucado, Max)

It's Not about Me: Rescue from the Life We Thought Would Make Us Happy (Lucado, Max)

by Max Lucado

THERE REALLY IS MORE TO THIS LIFE THAN YOU'VE BEEN TOLD We've been demanding our way since day one... "I want a spouse that makes me happy and co-workers that always ask my opinion." "I want weather that suits me and traffic that helps me and a government that serves me." Self-promotion. Self-preservation. Self-centeredness... "IT'S ALL ABOUT ME." They all told us it was, didn't they? And... (more)

Waking the Dead: The Glory of a Heart Fully Alive

Waking the Dead: The Glory of a Heart Fully Alive

by John Eldredge

There is a glory to life that most people--including believers--never see. In this insightful new book, John Eldredge presents the heart as central to life. Not only is the heart essential; the heart God has ransomed is also good. Building on these foundational truths, Eldredge shows readers why real Christianity is a process of restoration, where the broken parts of our hearts are mended and the captive parts are... (more)

Passion and Purity,: Learning to Bring Your Love Life Under Christs Control

Passion and Purity,: Learning to Bring Your Love Life Under Christs Control

by Elisabeth Elliot

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 her own life as an example, Elisabeth Elliot guides singles of both genders and of any age on how to put their love lives under the authority of Jesus Christ. Passion and Purity covers dating issues such as: €how to... (more)

Jesus I Never Knew, The

by Philip Yancey

Philip Yancey reveals the real Jesus beyond the stereotypes, revolutionizing the reader's passion for Christ.

The Bondage Breaker: Youth Edition

by David Park, Neil T. Anderson

Through Jesus we can win the spiritual battles that confront us. We don’t have to be trapped in frustration, bitterness, and discouragement. The Bondage Breaker® (more than 900,000 copies sold) helps readers discover how to break negative thought patterns, control irrational feelings, and break out of sinful behavior. In this updated and expanded edition, Neil reveals the position and vulnerability of... (more)

The Journey of Desire: Searching for the Life We'Ve Only Dreamed of

The Journey of Desire: Searching for the Life We'Ve Only Dreamed of

by John Eldredge

Sometimes it seems we just can't get what we want. Circumstances thwart our best-laid plans. We struggle to live a heartfelt life. Worst of all, says Eldredge, the modern church mistakenly teaches its people to kill desire (calling it sin) and replace it with duty or obligation (calling it sanctification). As a result, at best Christians tend to live safe, boring lives of resignation. At worst, their desire... (more)

The Sacred Romance: Drawing Closer to the Heart of God (Unabridged)

The Sacred Romance: Drawing Closer to the Heart of God (Unabridged)

by Brent Curtis, John Eldredge

The God who saves is also a God who woos His own to a relationship primarily of the heart. As we draw closer to Him, we must choose to let go of other less-wild lovers, such as perfectionistic driveness and self-indulgence. Eldredge and Curtis identify the lies offered by false loves and instruct us on the journey back to the Lover of our souls.In carefully crafted words and images, the authors entice the reader... (more)

Room of Marvels

by James Bryan Smith

Tim Hudson has finally arrived at God’s address—Tim is at the end of his rope. The writer of Christian books, Tim has a beautiful family and good friends. But the last two years have brought him to a crisis of faith. Tim’s best friend and kindred spirit Wayne, a famous Christian musician, was killed suddenly and tragically in an auto accident. "What a waste." Tim’s mother, that faithful saint who had been his... (more)

The Confident Woman: Start Today Living Boldly and Without Fear

The Confident Woman: Start Today Living Boldly and Without Fear

by Joyce Meyer

'There is a wonderful plan for your life. You can hold your head up high and be filled with confidence about yourself and your future. You can be bold and step out to do new things -- even things no man or woman has done before. You have what it takes!' THE CONFIDENT WOMAN will enable you to live with purpose and fulfil your true potential. Joyce Meyer's number one New York Times bestselling book: * Gives you the... (more)

Quiet Strength: The Principles, Practices, & Priorities of a Winning Life

Quiet Strength: The Principles, Practices, & Priorities of a Winning Life

by Karl Leuthauser, Tony Dungy, Nathan Whitaker

Tony Dungy's words and example have intrigued millions of people, particularly following his victory in Super Bowl XLI, the first for an African American coach. How is it possible for a coach--especially a football coach--to win the respect of his players and lead them to the Super Bowl without the screaming histrionics, the profanities, the demand that the sport come before anything else? How is it possible for... (more)

Praying God's Will For Your Life: Student Edition (Omartian, Stormie)

Praying God's Will For Your Life: Student Edition (Omartian, Stormie)

by Stormie Omartian

For years Stormie Omartian prayed the prayer, Change my husband, Lord. Then she realized that she had to pray for herself –and examine her own heart – before she could pray effectively for him. Her prayer become, Change me, Lord. In this book, she presents that process for all wives who want the power to pray for themselves and their husbands. In the first six days readers consider how to develop or maintain... (more)

Victory over the Darkness

by Neil T. Anderson

Ten years ago a breakthrough book launched a ministry that has helped more than one million people overcome this world and win the battle for their hearts and minds. Now Neil Anderson has revised and expanded Victory over the Darkness for a new generation of readers, outlining practical and more productive ways to Christian growth based on Christ's promise: "You will know the truth, and the truth will make you... (more)

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by Donald Miller

What on Earth Am I Here For?

by Richard Warren

by John Eldredge

by C. S. Lewis

by C. S. Lewis

by C. S. Lewis

by Rob Bell

by Max Lucado

by John Eldredge

by Elisabeth Elliot

by Philip Yancey

by David Park, Neil T. Anderson

by John Eldredge

by Brent Curtis, John Eldredge

by James Bryan Smith

by Joyce Meyer

by Karl Leuthauser, Tony Dungy, Nathan Whitaker

by Stormie Omartian

by Neil T. Anderson

by Gary D. Chapman