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Searching for God Knows What 106 reviews
Donald Miller
Thomas Nelson, 2004
Eye opening!
What a refreshing view of Christianity! I love Miller's offbeat way of sharing the truth through stories and observations. (He doesn't speak "Christianese".) This book showed me and reminded me of whom Jesus is and was, not the version that was taught in Sunday School. Today's Christianity has missed the boat on some things and Miller reminds us of this. A timely, modern reminder not to be the ...
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Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life 31 reviews
Donald S. Whitney
NavPress Publishing Group, 1991
Every Christian Should Be More Disciplined
Few books have proven to be as practical to me as Spiritual Disciplines For the Christian Life. Donald Whitney writes with both precision and perspicuity. Even naming a large group of spiritual disciplines might prove difficult for many today. If you find yourself among the many who are eager to more effectively walk with Christ I heartily suggest obtaining this classic Navigators book. (my full ...
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Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions 87 reviews
Banner of Truth, 2003
Amazing Devotional
Valley of Vision is an incredible collection of Puritan Prayers that can serve as a great devotional for the true Christian. The humility, praise, and love for the Lord expressed by these Christians is awe inspiring and truly uncommon in this day and age. I whole-heartedly recommend this collection of mediations for the Christian following hard after Christ.
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Jesus Calling: Seeking Peace in His Presence59 reviews
Sarah Young
Thomas Nelson, 2004
Jesus Calling
I have bought twelve of these books and given them to my family and friends. It is very comforting to know that we are reading the same passage each day. They in turn have bought many copies and passed them on. It is wonderful that in this day and age that we are passing on the goodness of God.
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The Intellectual Devotional: American History: Revive Your Mind, Complete Your Education, and Converse ...40 reviews
David S. Kidder, Noah D. Oppenheim
Modern Times, 2007
Please Don't Notify the Authorities
I didn't use The Intellectual Devotional in the way it was intended. (That is, reading one entry each day for a year.)
Forget that! There was no way that I was going to wait 24 hours between its excellent and varied entries.
Regarding the few less-than-favorable reader reviews this book has garnered, some do criticize the smallish fonts the authors employ... to these readers, I say muscle ...
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The Language of Letting Go (Hazelden Meditation Series)69 reviews
Melody Beattie
Hazelden, 1990
GREAT TOOL
I use the information in this book in my daily experience. Great tool! Healthy living!
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The Intellectual Devotional: Revive Your Mind, Complete Your Education, and Roam Confidently with the ...128 reviews
David S. Kidder, Noah D. Oppenheim
Rodale Books, 2006
Exactly as advertised
Great Book...It is exactly as it states, one page;one new topic. All so far are very interesting. This seems like it would be a great textbook for some class. Only thing I would tell prospective buyers...print/font is extremely small. I don't wear glasses or have eye issues and I was shocked at how small the print was. Main points of each topic are in 10 font (estimate), then each subsequent ...
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Healing After Loss: Daily Meditations For Working Through Grief110 reviews
Martha W. Hickman
Collins Living, 1999
Healing after loss
I received many books after the death of my husband but ths one is by far the very best. It is beautifully written and very helpful to the bereaved no matter he or she happens to be on the journey of grief recovery. I lead a bevreavement group and give a copy of this book to our members and also to other persons who are suffering a loss. Very worhtwhile.
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Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Faith in Community39 reviews
Dietrich Bonhoeffer
HarperOne, 1978
The Reality of Christian Fellowship
This is a great little book, a classic that all Christians should read. At roughly 128 pages, this is a short treatise on Christian community that is very accessible. In the first chapter of this book Bonhoeffer presents his understanding of the reality of Christian community. Bonhoeffer's basic claim is that Christian community is a reality, both in the mundane realm and in the spiritual ...
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Praying God's Word Day by Day16 reviews
Beth Moore
B&H Publishing Group, 2006
Praying God's Word Day by Day
Beth Moore's inspirational words and accompanying scripture "raise me up" on a daily basis. I don't know how she does it, but her writings always seem to hit me where I live. Excellent daily devotinal!
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The Purpose-Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For?1090 reviews
Rick Warren
Zondervan, 2002
Great study book for a group
My husband and I used this book to do an almost year long study with our house church group a few years ago. We did a chapter a week and had discussions and worked through the Points to Ponder and Questions together. Probably time to revisit this book I think! Definitely one you can do over and over again
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When the Heart Waits: Spiritual Direction for Life's Sacred Questions (Plus)20 reviews
Sue Monk Kidd
HarperOne, 2006
When the heart rates - first rate
A wonderful book, a good companion to Dance of the Dissident Daughter by the same author. Great study material for the Christian woman interested in growing spiritually.
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The Way to Love (Image Pocket Classics)34 reviews
Anthony De Mello
Image Books, Doubleday, 1995
De Mello Dynamite
Anthony De Mello wrote a handy little book that has been one of my favorites for several years. Although I can not do justice to this great mystic, I will share just a little of his brilliance.
The book is a collection of meditations that helped me adjust to life as it is, not as I thought is was. De Mello presents thirty one short reflections concerning our common struggles: ...
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A Book of Hours18 reviews
Thomas Merton
Sorin Books, 2007
Thomas Merton - A Book of Hours
The whole world should read and believe Thomas Merton! This is an artfully put together book. It adds that needed something for every day. It is one of the best inspirational works I have seen or read or used on a daily basis! If you haven't seen it - find it and use it. It will not only change you as an individual but if we could get everyone to believe the truth held here, it could change the ...
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Devotions For Dating Couples: Building A Foundation For Spiritual Intimacy16 reviews
Samuel Adams, Ben Young
Thomas Nelson, 2002
Great study!
My Boyfriend and I are almost through this study, and we have learned a lot about God, and about each other through it. It is great doing something like this together and being able to keep each other accountable. I recommend this to any dating couple who wants to grow closer to God and to each other!
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Seven Sacred Pauses: Living Mindfully Through the Hours of the Day6 reviews
Macrina Wiederkehr
Ave Maria Press, 2008
Christianity through the day
This is a gem of a prayer, and contmplative book. Like the monks' practice of the Daily, this gives all of us a guide and text to use in dividing and divining our day into 7 parts set aside to rememeber God and who and what we are -- or ought to be as Christians. If you ever envied the Moslems' daily call to prayer, here is your Chrisitan alternitive.
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Praying God's Word: Breaking Free From Spiritual Strongholds41 reviews
Beth Moore
B&H Publishing Group, 2000
Buy this!!!
I have this and have bought it for others. I have actually written down prayers on index cards. When I am struggling with an area, like forgiveness, I carry the card with me to read / pray throughout the day. It is effective and helps me put my focus where it should be.
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The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life36 reviews
Os Guinness
Thomas Nelson, 2003
The Call -- time to answer -- well worth it
I have been reading "The Call" by Os Guinness; a 26 day devotional has taken me from Saturday, August 19, 2006 to Tuesday, November 20, 2008 to finish. I know it should have never taken me so long to read and yet it is a very thought provoking and challenging book.
The main point and question of this book is this... "Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life." In which in a ...
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Streams in the Desert71 reviews
L. B. Cowman, James Reimann
Zondervan, 1999
Awesome books to share
I've ordered multiple copies of this book on three occasions, and will probably reorder more. This is a book with more than the typical daily devotion ... it has meat and it has substance. It is a great light to follow during your day and it contains plenty of 'food for thought'. I received my first copy of this devotional from one of my pastors and have shared 8 copies with other people in my ...
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My Utmost for His Highest: Today's Language111 reviews
Oswald Chambers
Barbour Publishing, 2008
Great Daily Devotional with Daily Scripture Focus
This is a great daily devotional that points you to scripture and then life application. While I LOVED my older edition of Oswald Chambers, reading it in contemporary language makes my quiet time flow easier because I don't get hung up on Oswald's old english.
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