Must-read book of the month/year/century. Excellent writing and obedience to Jesus's call!
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This book isn't for the lazy nor is it to be read passively.. please go get a copy for yourself and read it in its entirety. It's not a book to read quickly through and not be changed and not be pro-active about what your eyes just read. You can't un-read it after you're done. It's a big deal. If you don't read another book this year, or in your entire lifetime, read this one... oh and the Bible, too. Good stuff. Thank you Jen for saying "yes" to whatever Jesus has planned for you and Brandon. You're doing big things for the kingdom!
2330018
Bravo, bravo! Tosca Lee has captured my imagination and soul with this fabulous book of biblical fiction. I've been a Christian minister for nearly 40 years, yet found myself learning from every chapter. Her command of language and metaphor makes the book sparkle. Do you think you know the story of Judas? Readers will see this despised man of the Bible in a new light, and Jesus is his startling ministry that shattered the beliefs of the times. This would be a great book to read for Lent. I will never read the Passion stories the same way again. Thank you, Tosca
4337355
There certainly is no "required reading" list for Christians outside of the Bible.  HOWEVER, if there was such a list, this book should be at the top of it.

I found this book to be compelling and convicting, and it is a call for us as American Christians to change.  The author, David Platt, contrasts the current American church with the church of the New Testament, and what a contrast it is!  We've become so comfortable and have defined God by our own standards.  As a result, we're not doing the very work He has called us to do.  David Platt's arguments as to why we should change are convicting...because they are 100% biblical.  He is not merely expressing HIS ideas as to why we should change; he is expounding upon the truth found in the Word of God.

The author calls for us to examine our lives and see what changes we can make to live the way God wants us to live...and it's not the way the church as a whole is functioning.  David Platt tells incredible stories of "everyday people" like you and me making a difference for the Kingdom, fulfilling their God-given purposes as they live out the heart of God. David Platt makes a strong argument as to why ALL of us (not just SOME of us) are called to help fulfill the Great Commission. If you are willing to take a hard look at your own life, willing to make a change, and willing to count the cost as God wants us to do, this book is for you.
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Such an amazing piece by Leonard Ravenhill. This timeless classic has impacted my life. I am now reminded of the urgency of the hour. He delivers convicting truth as only he can. Revival is necessary for the church. But can we live without it?
3513565
Bill Hyer captures the essence of the state of the church today as he explores and explains the words spoken by Jesus in His assessment, His warning, and His recommendations to the 7 churches in Revelation!  Bill makes these words fly off the page and he so adequately and efficiently details the picture Christ has for His Church - His Bride. There will be do doubt as to where each reader fits into the categories. This book is a must read for every pastor, leader & member of every church no matter the denomination. Well!  Actually it is a must read for anyone. This would be an excellent study for a small group and especially a men or women  Bible study. But, it needs to be an interactive study not a one way teaching. The questions at the end of each chapter are thought provoking and will most likely generate more questions. The reader will want to read this book more than once to be sure no point is missed for every point is essential!  Bill Hyer brought the Word of God spoken and revealed to John in a "today" approach. We should all have a sense of urgency in desire to understand and apply this message.  Bill Hyer is a personal friend of whom I have the greatest respect, admiration, and love. His knowledge of the Word of God and his ability to break down and explain the Word in an easily understood and clearly defined way is beyond compare. I highly recommend "Ears to Hear" and I look forward to more literary  gems from Bill Hyer.
740872
I have read Crazy Love and Radical in the past and both of these books hit a hard note in my soul. The Jesus Mission is so very well written and backed by scripture that it made it hard to put down. This book says what God makes me feel is very correct in the title. I consider The Jesus Mission to be one of the best books I have ever read, and being a true follower of Christ, I can only say, job well done, to this author. Do I recommend this book to others - not if you are not willing to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ!
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Dr. Keller does an absolutely amazing job of uncovering the true intent of this parable, moving the focus from the younger son to the elder son and challenging us to compare our motivations and moralities to that of the elder son.  His treatment is both intellectual yet warmly engaging.  This work is inspiring, thought-provoking, and humbling.  This short book is as intensely convicting as it was enjoyable; a definete must-read no matter where you are in your spiritual journey!
3023502
There have been a few non-fiction books that I have read this year that have really impressed me, and this one falls into that category. It isn't a long book, coming in at only 173 pages, but it is packed full of great writing.

  The author goes with the premise that too many Christians are not just putting on their Sunday best in clothes on Sunday, but their Sunday best everything, and we need to live the same all week as we do on Sunday.

  To be honest, the book is rather convicting, and will cause most readers to mentally flinch, but its a great book that needs to be taken to heart and should cause the readers to examine their own lives and put more effort into being real.

  One of the most challenging chapters in the book was on carrying our cross. Jamie describes what the cross meant back in Jesus' day, and what it truly means to carry one's cross nowadays, and I am afraid too many of us really aren't getting it.

  This book has discussion questions and a prayer at the end of each chapter, and though it can be read alone, it would make a great book for a study group.

  This does rank among the best and most challenging books I have read this year, and I'd highly recommend it.
2375748
This book is a fantastic treatment on the fall of man and how our view of sin and "morality" must be viewed through biblical lenses and not cultural "comparative" methods. Chapter five, entitled "righteousness" and the closing chapter were particularly insightful and incredibly helpful. Highly, highly recommended reading! Great book!
3900177
A pastor friend gave me this book a year ago. I started reading it on a recent trip and couldn't put it down. God used this book to challenge me to excellence in my study of the Bible, communicating God's Word to people  around me, and the power of prayer. Don't miss another key point in this  book: these believers studied, prayed, discussed and served together. Not  only will St. Andrews Seven give you a snapshot of early Scottish Missions,  it will also challenge you to live all out for Christ in fulfilling His  Great Commission at the start of the new millennium. I highly recommend it  and other biographies published by Banner of Truth (look it up on the  web)and sold by Amazon!
495036
Absolutely a must read for followers of Christ and non-followers also. I actually could not put the book down and have shared it already with friends.
2773342
This is the first book by Tozer that I have read. I was expecting the writing to be over fancy and King James style but instead it was written so powerfully and in a common and NIV style. The content of the book is beyond praise. The insight that Tozer gives is revolutionary, even after all these years since it was first published. This is a must read for all Christians.
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I rarely assign a 5 star rating to an author's work, but "How Jesus Became God" is what I call a "WOW book! - a must read for anyone interested in gaining an understanding as to both the human and divine nature of Jesus the Christ! Exploring Jesus from a theological, philosophical, historical, and political perspective, author Bart D. Ehrman provides a fascinating and thorough examination of how an itinerant preacher from Galilee came to be understood by his followers to be the divine Son of God - a fully-divine and pre-existent being in his own right who Christians believe is on an equilateral level with Almighty God the Father and the Holy Spirit as part of the Divine Trinity. How Jesus Became God answers the big questions on the development of Christology from a historians point of view  sorting out fact from supposition, and reality from faith. Here, Ehrman masterfully shines a light on how, why, and where Christians stand in their beliefs today.
JB Richards
Author of "Miriamne the Magdala-The First Chapter in the Yeshua and Miri Novel Series"
http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00XVBM10M?ref_=pe_1724030_132998070
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wonderful.  a must read by everyone who says they follow and trust in Jesus, the Christ, the Anointed One of God, the Father.  what does it really mean to follow Him, obey Him, love Him with one's whole life?  Dietrich Bonhoeffer's Cost of Discipleship will help one and to really consider the cost of following Him.
4411206
This book is a must-read for all who seek to know and love the Lord. His journey to Christ is our journey--- we can learn much from this great man!
291385
This is without doubt the best devotional book I have read.  I am so sorry that I discovered it so late in my spiritual journey.  I have told all my friends about it and encouraged them to read it, as I believe it is a book every Christian should read and refer to again and again.  The message is timeless and beautiful, lovely but challenging.  The author's grasp of human nature is astounding.  I am going to order a hard copy as well as I want to read it repeatedly, and highlight passages, and underline, and write in the margins... it is that kind of book!  Thank you for making it available on Kindle.
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Very rarely do I say what I'm going to say about "Jesus: A Theography" by Leonard Sweet and Frank Viola... This is a must-read!

"Jesus" does such an amazing job of showing Christ in all His fullness throughout the entire Bible, that I cannot recommend it highly enough. It's a weighty read covering a weighty subject. At over 300 pages of text, 20+ pages of quotes from imminent theologians, and nearly 100 pages of end notes, this book gives you so much to contemplate. As much as I enjoy speed reading my books, this was a book that I had to read and digest slowly, as there was so much to process in each paragraph.

Far too many people think Jesus "showed up" in the New Testament. But Leonard Sweet and Frank Viola do a masterful job of weaving together the Old and New Testament texts (or, as the authors call them, the First and Second Testaments), to show Christ in all His fullness. If you are among those who have only seen Jesus in the New/Second Testament, you are about to have your paradigm totally rocked!

Let me restate my opening paragraph again--If you want to know more about Jesus Christ, "Jesus: A Theography" is a must-read!