Velvet Elvis: Repainting the Christian Faith241 reviews
Rob Bell

Zondervan, 2005

Deep, Thoughtful, and Very Refreshing

+ Post-Modern Elvis
+ Almost a present-day C.S. Lewis
+ =)
  
  











  



  
I Am Not But I Know I AM: Welcome to the Story of God20 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!!!!!!!!!
  
  











  



  
Enjoying God: Experiencing Intimacy With the Heavenly Father9 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
  
  











  



  
Provocative Faith: Walking Away from Ordinary14 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 ...
  
  











  



  
New Way to Be Human: A Provocative Look at What It Means to Follow Jesus7 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
  
  











  



  
Story: Recapture the Mystery15 reviews
Steven James

Revell, 2006

Enlightened by the Journey

+ Thought-provoking
+ Highly Recommended!!
+ Profoundly moving
  
  











  



  
The Relevant Church: A New Vision For Communities Of Faith3 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 ...
  
  











  



  
Blue Like Jazz: Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality459 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.
  
  











  



  
Praise Habit: Finding God In Sunsets And Sushi24 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.
  
  











  



  
Sailing Between the Stars: Musings on the Mysteries of Faith3 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 ...
  
  











  



  
The Secret Message of Jesus: Uncovering the Truth that Could Change Everything143 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 ...
  
  











  



  
Wisdom of the Sadhu: Teachings of Sundar Singh6 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
  
  











  



  
New Rebellion Handbook: A Holy Uprising Making Real the Extraordinary in Everyday Life1 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 ...
  
  











  



  
Jesus Mean and Wild: The Unexpected Love of an Untamable God15 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 ...
  
  











  



  
Reimagining Christianity: Reconnect Your Spirit without Disconnecting Your Mind5 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
  
  











  



  
Relevant18 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 ...
  
  











  



  
Story: Recapture the Mystery15 reviews
Steven James

Revell, 2006

Enlightened by the Journey

+ Thought-provoking
+ Highly Recommended!!
+ Profoundly moving
  
  











  



  
Relevant18 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 ...
  
  











  



  
Jesus Mean and Wild: The Unexpected Love of an Untamable God15 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 ...
  
  











  



  
Sailing Between the Stars: Musings on the Mysteries of Faith3 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 ...