SUGGESTED CHRISTIAN READING

The books on this page are ones that I have read (or am reading) and that I highly recommend. I have categorized them by subject in order to help you know what they are about.

THE BIBLE

Yes, I know that there is only one real Bible, but what translation? My favorite translation is the NIV, but that is because it is the first one I started to read and study. What I do now is read different translations at different times. The main ones I use (in order) are:

New International Version (NIV)
The Message (MSG)
New King James Version (NKJV)
New American Standard Bible (NASB)
King James Version (KJV)

NEW CHRISTIANS/INQUIRING MINDS

"The Case for Christ" by Lee Strobel
"The Case for Faith" by Lee Strobel
"The Case for a Creator" by Lee Strobel

APOLOGETICS

"The New Evidence That Demands A Verdict" by Josh McDowell (I'm still working on this one!)
"Jesus Under Fire" by Michael J. Wilkins and J.P. Moreland, General Editors
"The Case for Christ" by Lee Strobel
"The Case for Faith" by Lee Strobel
"The Case for a Creator" by Lee Strobel

THE ARTS

"Faith, God, & Rock 'N' Roll" by Mark Joseph (with a forward by Dave Mustaine)
"The Spiritual Lives of Great Composers" by Patrick Kavanaugh
"Then Sings My Soul (150 of the World's Greatest Hymn Stories)" by Robert J. Morgan

BIOGRAPHY

"The Heavenly Man: The Remarkable True Story of Chinese Christian Brother Yun" by Brother Yun with Paul Hattaway.
"Just As I Am" the life of David Ring as told to Lela Gilbert
"Blood Covenant" by Michael Franzese

CHURCH (GROWTH, HISTORY, ETC.)

"Vertical Church" by James MacDonald
"Natural Church Development" by Christian A. Schwarz
"The Purpose Driven Church" by Rick Warren

DISCIPLING

"Disciples Are Made Not Born" by Walter A. Henrichsen

EVANGELISM

"Gentle Persuasion" by Joseph C. Aldrich
"Evangelism: A Biblical Approach" by G. Michael Cocoris
"Hell's Best Kept Secret" by Ray Comfort
"How To Win Souls And Influence People" by Ray Comfort

FINANCES

"Your Money Counts" by Howard Dayton

MEN'S STUDIES

"Every Man's Battle" by Stephen Arterburn and Fred Stoeker with Mike Yorkey
"Wild at Heart" by John Eldridge
"Point Man: How A Man Can Lead A Family" by Steve Farrar
"The Man In The Mirror" by Patrick Morley
"The Power Of A Praying Husband" by Stormie Omartian
"Tender Warrior: God's Intention For A Man" by Stu Weber

PRAYER

"The Power of a Praying Husband" by Stormie Omartian

RELIGIOUS STUDIES

"30 Days To Understanding The Bible In 15 Minutes A Day" by Max Anders
""Handbook Of Today's Religions" by Josh McDowell and Don Stewart
"The Islamic Invasion" by Robert Morey

SPIRITUAL GROWTH

"Velvet Elvis: Repainting the Christian Faith" by Rob Bell - I plan to start including links to Amazon to make finding the books easier. I also included it for this one because I have some issues with this book, but the reviewers say it quicker and better than I can. It is worthwhile reading, but take it for what it's worth.
"Christ the Healer" by F.F. Bosworth
"Boundaries: When to Say Yes When to Say No to Take Control of Your Life" by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend
"Praise Habit (Finding God in Sunsets and Sushi)" by David Crowder
"Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire" by Jim Cymbala
"Jesus Freaks" by DC Talk and The Voice of the Martyrs
"The Prayer Experiment" by Jay Dennis with Marilyn Jeffcoat
"Walking with God" by John Eldridge
"Confessions of a Caffeinated Christian" by John Fischer
"Fearless Faith" by John Fischer
"12 Steps for the Recovering Pharisee (like me)" by John Fischer
"Celebration of Discipline" by Richard Foster
"Hope for the Troubled Heart" by Billy Graham
"Not a Fan" by Kyle Idleman
"A Shepherd Looks At Psalm 23" by Phillip Keller
"Reflections On The Psalms" by C.S. Lewis
"The Business Of Heaven" by C.S. Lewis
"Just Give Me Jesus" by Anne Graham Lotz
"Cure for the Common Life" by Max Lucado
"The Book on Leandership" by John MacArthur
"The New Tolerance" by Josh McDowell and Bob Hostetler
"Just Enough Light for the Step I'm On: Trusting God in the Tough Times" by Stormie Omartian
"When the Game is Over It All Goes Back in the Box" by John Ortberg
"When It Hurts too Much Too Wait" by Larry Richards
"Knowing God's Will" by M. Blaine Smith
"The Holiness of God" by R.C. Sproul
"When the Enemy Strikes" by Charles F. Stanley
"The Hole In Our Gospel" by Richard Stearns - I highly recommend this book, and I highly recommend getting involved with World Vision. Sponsor a child!
"The Mystery of Gods's Will" by Charles R. Swindoll
"Unleashing Your Potential" by Frank R. Tillapaugh
"The Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren
"The Divine Conspiracy" by Dallas Willard
"The Jesus I Never Knew" by Philip Yancey
"What's So Amazing About Grace?" by Philip Yancey
"Been There. Done That. Now What?" by Ed Young

THEOLOGY

"Grace" by Lewis Sperry Chafer
"Absolutely Free!" by Zane Hodges
"Miracles" by C.S. Lewis
"Basic Theology" by Charles C. Ryrie
"God's Plan For The Ages" by Louis T. Talbot

WORSHIP

"Developing An Effective Worship Ministry" by Tom Kraeuter
"Worship: The Ultimate Priority" by John MacArthur
"Pure Praise" by Dwayne Moore
"The Complete Worship Leader" by Kevin J. Navarro
"The Complete Worship Service" by Kevin J. Navarro
"The Heart Of The Artist" by Rory Noland
"The Unquenchable Worshipper" by Matt Redman
"Worshipthreesixtyfive" by David M. Edwards

MISCELLANEOUS

"Same Kind of Different As Me: A Modern-Day Slave, an International Art Dealer, and the Unlikely Woman Who Bound Them Together" by Ron Hall & Denver Moore
"Blue Like Jazz" by Donald Miller - A must read!
"Bono in Conversation with Michka Assayas" - Interesting, inspiring read. Some language.
"Number In Scripture" by E.W. Bullinger
"The Rhythm of Life" by Michael Kelly - While not a "Christian" book per se, it is a good read. The sub-title of the book is "Living Every Day with Passion & Purpose." Enough said.

"But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves."
(James 1:22)