My Favorite Christian book besides the Bible
920457
Reading is one of my favorite things to do, and I have read many Christian books over the years.  The Bible is number one with me, but my next favorite book is The Release of the Spirit by Watchman Nee.  I first read it many years ago, and still it stays with me.  The book makes it easier to understand why Christians go through many difficulties and much suffering.  This book will help you to be an overcomer day by day.
2638210
Paul is my one of my favorite Bible characters. Beth Moore is one of my favorite Christian authors. It is a win-win situation.
2110635
I had to write to point something out for those who may have read other reviews about the religious undertones of this book. I am not particularly religious, and I did not want a book with a lot of religious undertones. However, this book not only contains Christian Bible verses, it also contains quotes from other sources like Judiaism, Hinduism, and just general quotes from recognizable scholars and the like. The phrases are also usually on the bottom or top of a page in small font away form the specific areas where you put pictures and write, so they're not staring you in the face every time you turn a page, or at least that's how I feel about them. Besides, even as someone sensitive to stuff like that, I think the most important thing in any of these books is what you do to them to make them special - not what's already been done.
862555
This book is unlike any other children's Bible I've seen. It shows how Jesus is a part of every Bible story--and how the Father had planned for Him to come all along. I'm 22, and it has challenged and encouraged me and so many of my spiritual brothers and sisters, including friends I read it to in China who had no idea what God has done since Creation. The language was so simple that they were able to understand, and they were able to see how Jesus is the key to EVERYTHING.

Recently, an older nominally Jewish relative told me that the Old Testament was not really Christian--it was Jewish. I can see what he meant, but at the same time, I disagreed. After reading this book, I saw that all along, if God's plan was for Christ to come, and the Messiah was a part of every Old Testament story, then Christianity--in the effect that it is about God Himself coming to save this broken and self-condemned world through Christ--was actually a part of God's beautiful plan all along, and fulfills Judaism. You cannot have Judaism without Christianity. Woah.

This book is plainly filled with God's simple, powerful truth, and the Holy Spirit's wisdom is written all over its pages. And it's for children!!!!

I never write reviews, but I felt like I needed to for this one because it was so impactful to me and so many of my friends who aren't even within this age range! Haha. What a treasure--a book that comforts us and whispers God's loving plan to save us since time began.

BUY IT. Buy 10. Give them away. May it remind you of God's faithful love over the whole history of this world.
3249530
I wasn't going to buy this book because it wasn't written by someone from my religion. But I am very glad that I did get this book. The writer is Methodist, but it doesn't make any difference, the book is one of my favorites now. It's well written for anybody in any Christian religion. I really like the prayers for each section.
166859
I have the read this book a dozen times, and it still thrills me and gives me HOPE, and encourages me each time. THE ONLY OTHER BOOK THAT CAN BEAT IT IS ,The HolyBible. buy KINGDOM
131338
The Zion Covenant and Cronicle books are all very inspiring. It helped my faith more than any other Christian book I have ever read. I couldn't put any of the books down. These are the exact kind of books you want in your  Church library. Bodie Thoene's books are the best books I have ever read.  She is clearly my favorite author.
3624818
I am only half way through this book and it has taught me so much about Jesus and God that I haven't found anywhere else.

Sure, I read the Bible, but this book categorizes topics and provides references from the Bible to back each of them up. It has provided conclusions I wouldn't have necessarily came to by myself just reading the Bible. For example, he has a full chapter on what the Trinity is, if and when it is mentioned in the Bible, and how we should approach it. Another example is the endless references to Jesus as Lord and how you may not notice the shift being using that word to describe him as opposed to God, and vice versus, and what that actually means.

What I also like about this book is that the author will present a variety of opinions on some topics and explain why they may or may not make actual sense to put your faith in. Sometimes he may even say that interpretation is left open-ended. This leaves me feeling like the author is not trying to force his opinion on me but is objectively offering up the facts for me to digest.
4007713
I bought this book disregarding what others have said about this book, and wanting to find about this book myself. I, now, agree with many, many others who claim this book has changed their lives. I don't think I have ever read a book that just made me stop in the middle of the page and just sob and pray to God.

Being a Christian my whole life and attending Bible studies and summer camps, I have been just knowing about God rather than knowing God. But Packer successfully helped me to know God by revealing how glorious and majestic He is and how He sent His son to die for me in order for me to be adopted into His family. I think my favorite part of this book was his first section (I know the Lord; chapter 1-6), The Majesty of God (chapter 8), God only Wise (Chapter 9), God's Wisdom and Ours (Chapter 10), God the Judge (Chapter 14), The Wrath of God (Chapter 15), Goodness and Severity (Chapter 16), and the last section (If God be for us; chapter 18-22).

I would highly recommend this book to any Christian as Packer unfolds the characters of God but, not only that, he helps you wanting to know God more than when you picked up his book.
1800397
This is probably the best religious book outside of the Bible that I have read in a while. Clearly my thoughts run in line with this author. There is only one God. His plan for followers of Christ is great and wonderful. All in all, there are really only two groups of people on this earth. Christians and Prospects. If you convert to Christianity. Love the Lord and act accordingly you have a great life ahead. If you stay a prospect I feel sorrow for you. You really cannot kill a Christian, you can only change their address. A really wonderful book. I plan on reading more by this author.
913685
I've read thousands of books and this one is among my Lifetime Top Twenty.  It is the best Christian devotional I've read.  I ordered this one because I wore out my old copy.  There are 21 stories, all quite different. I have shared "On The Death of Colin Stuart"  many times with friends grieving over the loss of a loved one.  "Counterquestion" is about Jesus truly challenging us to truly follow Him, while "Rag-tag Army" underscores his patience with us. "Wood and Nails and Colored Eggs" underscores that all lives are important.  "Where Are The Nine?" suggests possible reasons why some people forget to render thanks.
3828999
This is my all time favorite book.  I have a favorite prayer book, I have a favorite bible, I have a favorite kids book, etc.  However, THIS ONE is my over all favorite.  You might say, above the bible!?!  The answer is, "Yep!".
This book is the struggles that I face and also the struggles that my fellow man faces.  This book reminds me that we all are in this battle, we're all facing struggles and triumphs, and we all risk deception and bondage.  This book reminds me and woos me with the awesome relationship we have with our savior and how He is truly our greatest companion.  This book takes me through a battle, on a journey, and leaves me loving my Father, Savior, and fellow man with a heart full of love over flowing.

Although I am not normally a reader, this book is a yearly read for me.  It always puts my perspective back where it belongs.  It renews my heart and my joy.
3477402
I found this book to be very unique.  Unlike many books I've read by  Christian authors, this book is an incredible encouragement to both  Christian and non-Christian alike.  It should cause both groups to get a  better picture of the character and nature of God as well as what we've  been created to be.  It is scripturally based from beginning to end and yet  will cause many Christians to question some of the unscriptural things  they've heard out of the pulpit for years.  I gave a copy to my sister and  one to her son.  Both were moved to joyful tears.  They felt like the  lights had just been turned on.  It's changed their thinking and brought  them to a level of joy and peace they've never known before.
The book  uses concrete examples of ordinary people doing extraordinary things by  realizing who they really are, and what incredible resources God has placed  within us or within our grasp After you read it I wouldn't be surprised if  you don't want to buy several copies to pass out to your friends!
823729
My favorite BBears book, dating from childhood.  My two young boys love it too, and enjoy laughing at the father in his misadventures.  As a pastor, I find it an excellent book about the importance of reading and heeding the Bible as well, but this is simply an added bonus to what is a sly, funny and wise children's book suitable for anyone.
1560642
This book is incredible! The Bible is a fantastic book that teaches us how to become more Christlike and teaches us about Christianity in the Old World. The Book of Mormon is a record of people in the America's that Jesus Christ visited. This book has brought me more peace and comfort in my life than any other book. Along with the Bible I feel like the Book of Mormon has made me a better Christian. It's an interesting and true story of people who really lived, and whose lives we can emulate. I highly recommend this book!
1585498
One of my favorite books ever!  I love the diversity in the book, and the fact that this book and the entire series addresses real world problems which rarely appear in Christian fiction.  This book changed my approach to praise and prayer.
1977932
I have used the common book of prayer for over 20 years. Although I am not Episcopalean, I love this book. It is really non denominational and it reminds us after all that all Christians belong to the Church of Jesus Christ. I recently went to minister to a friend and felt a little out of sorts without it. This book is actually a beautiful Christian jewel.<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/1979-Book-of-Common-Prayer-Economy-Green-Leather/dp/0195287185/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">1979 Book of Common Prayer, Economy Green Leather</a>