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Velvet Elvis: Repainting the Christian Faith 241 reviews Rob Bell
Zondervan, 2005
Deep, Thoughtful, and Very Refreshing
+ Post-Modern Elvis + Almost a present-day C.S. Lewis + =)
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I Am Not But I Know I AM: Welcome to the Story of God 20 reviews Louie Giglio
Multnomah Books, 2005
Gives you a little perspective...
+ Truths jump off the page! + Truly words from God. + Excellent book + One of my favorites!!!!!!!!!
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Enjoying God: Experiencing Intimacy With the Heavenly Father 9 reviews S. J. Hill, Margaret Feinberg
Relevant Books, 2001
Enjoying HIM Again!!!
+ HIGHLY recommended + Awesome Book + Deep in content, easy to read + Enjoying God - by S.J. Hill
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Provocative Faith: Walking Away from Ordinary 14 reviews Matthew Paul Turner
Revell, 2005
A great and challenging read
+ Tired of being comfy in a cushy pew every Sunday? + Going for God
This book had me hooked at the introduction. Turner's conversational writing is easy to follow and his insights into living a true Christian life are dead on. In the book Turner gets rid of the common understanding that all Christians are supposed to live fairy-tale lives with no challenges, doubt ...
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New Way to Be Human: A Provocative Look at What It Means to Follow Jesus 7 reviews Charlie Peacock-Ashworth
Shaw Books, 2004
a new way through the old way
+ Don't be fooled becuase he's a musician + Good Theology presented creatively + Seamless Living
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Story: Recapture the Mystery 15 reviews Steven James
Revell, 2006
Enlightened by the Journey
+ Thought-provoking + Highly Recommended!! + Profoundly moving
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The Relevant Church: A New Vision For Communities Of Faith 3 reviews Mike Howerton
Relevant Books, 2004
A radical and unsuspecting take on what church is
+ Good thoughts
The Relevant Church is compilation of readable essays and first-hand stories of young pastors, many of whom grew weary with the churchy, compartmentalized version of church in which they were leaders. The writing is funny, even irreverent at times, and will open your eyes to how the church is ...
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Blue Like Jazz: Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality 459 reviews Donald Miller
Thomas Nelson, 2003
Jazz like me...
Have you ever encountered someone who seems to be on the same wave-length... the second pea in your pod... ? This book was that very experience for me.
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Praise Habit: Finding God In Sunsets And Sushi 24 reviews David A. Crowder
NavPress Publishing Group, 2005
praiseworthy!
+ Another review + Great way to start a conversation about Christianity + GOD, brilliant Lord, yours is a household name.
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Sailing Between the Stars: Musings on the Mysteries of Faith 3 reviews Steven James
Revell, 2006
A gift to the soul
+ A mix of prose, poetry and prayer-poems + INSPIRATIONAL AND ENTERTAINING
"Sailing Between the Stars" has been a gift to my soul... and to my faith. Most of my Christian years have been spent trying to decipher the undecipherable, reason out the unreasonable and comprehend the incomprehensible. And I've found that it's in those times of perplexity that I draw closer ...
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The Secret Message of Jesus: Uncovering the Truth that Could Change Everything 143 reviews Brian D. McLaren
Thomas Nelson, 2006
Why didn't we get this sooner?
+ Great Introduction to the Kingdom of God
Brian McLaren's goal in this book is a part of his journey to better understand Jesus, His message and His Kingdom. McLaren is curious, he is a learner, an explorer, an excavator, an observer, a discoverer, a thinker and a truth seeker. In this book McLaren explores three areas, Jesus and his ...
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Wisdom of the Sadhu: Teachings of Sundar Singh 6 reviews Sundar Singh Singh
Plough Publishing House, 2000
Humble wisdom.
+ east meets west in jesus + Best book--second only to "The Christian Witness of Sadhu Sundar Singh" + Reminds me of Jesus + This book will help you grow
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New Rebellion Handbook: A Holy Uprising Making Real the Extraordinary in Everyday Life 1 review Nelson Books
Thomas Nelson, 2006
viva la resistance!
Really neat book. It covers topics from worship to contentment to careers to health. Each section includes a small devotional type thing on the subject, a story from scripture, quotes and verses about the topic, a top 10 list of some sorts, a small bio of someone about the topic and a page with ...
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Jesus Mean and Wild: The Unexpected Love of an Untamable God 15 reviews Mark Galli
Baker Books, 2006
Need Help Smashing Your "God Box"?
+ Is a book you won't want to miss --- and really, you can't afford to
Wow! So many things make sense when you get a more accurate understanding of Who Jesus is and how He views things. I got so much encouragement regarding the church in its seemingly impoverished state, and my involvement therein---(I was beginning to faint)...Not to lift up the man, but God speaks ...
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Reimagining Christianity: Reconnect Your Spirit without Disconnecting Your Mind 5 reviews Alan Jones
Wiley, 2004
Spiritual and skeptical about religion?
+ Here Comes Eveerybody + Refreshing, Intense Look at Christianity + Christianity for the thinking, creative, and heart-centered
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Relevant 18 reviews
Relevant Media Group
Amazing publication
+ One of the best magazines ever + Hands down the best modern day Christian reading material today
I wish I could give this magazine 6 stars. Finally, an honest magazine for Christians. I am the target demographic, so I understand the style does not appeal to all, but the content can easily relate to anyone who is willing to get past their pre-concieved religious notions and desire Biblical ...
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Story: Recapture the Mystery 15 reviews Steven James
Revell, 2006
Enlightened by the Journey
+ Thought-provoking + Highly Recommended!! + Profoundly moving
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Relevant 18 reviews
Relevant Media Group
Amazing publication
+ One of the best magazines ever + Hands down the best modern day Christian reading material today
I wish I could give this magazine 6 stars. Finally, an honest magazine for Christians. I am the target demographic, so I understand the style does not appeal to all, but the content can easily relate to anyone who is willing to get past their pre-concieved religious notions and desire Biblical ...
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Jesus Mean and Wild: The Unexpected Love of an Untamable God 15 reviews Mark Galli
Baker Books, 2006
Need Help Smashing Your "God Box"?
+ Is a book you won't want to miss --- and really, you can't afford to
Wow! So many things make sense when you get a more accurate understanding of Who Jesus is and how He views things. I got so much encouragement regarding the church in its seemingly impoverished state, and my involvement therein---(I was beginning to faint)...Not to lift up the man, but God speaks ...
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Sailing Between the Stars: Musings on the Mysteries of Faith 3 reviews Steven James
Revell, 2006
A gift to the soul
+ A mix of prose, poetry and prayer-poems + INSPIRATIONAL AND ENTERTAINING
"Sailing Between the Stars" has been a gift to my soul... and to my faith. Most of my Christian years have been spent trying to decipher the undecipherable, reason out the unreasonable and comprehend the incomprehensible. And I've found that it's in those times of perplexity that I draw closer ...
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