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Knowing God
J. I. Packer
InterVarsity Press, 1993
Essential Theology
I have bought more than fifty copies of Knowing God for use in teaching the subject. Packer does an excellent job of helping us to have a relationship with the God of the universe rather than just knowing something about Him. I have never found another book that does ...
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Darwin on Trial
Phillip E. Johnson
InterVarsity Press, 1993
This book is even confirmed by its critics
I have finally read this book, after years of reading criticisms of it, and I am amazed at what a good case Johnson actually makes and how woefully inept most of his critics have been.
For those who have not read the book, Johnson argues the following points:
* The ...
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Handbook of Christian Apologetics: Hundreds of Answers to Crucial Questions
Peter Kreeft, Ronald K. Tacelli
InterVarsity Press, 1994
Buy. This. Book.
If I could force every one of my students to read one book (absurd start to a sentence, I know) it would be this one. While many do not appreciate Kreeft's matter of fact (and at times sarcastic) tone, it is more conversational and so more accessible. It is ...
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A Long Obedience in the Same Direction: Discipleship in an Instant Society
Eugene H. Peterson
InterVarsity Press, 2000
Not if you want a quick fix for spirituality
Peterson's work here is spectacular. In a society that wants everything fast--include the mature fruit of Christianity spent years in the making and gestating--one cannot biggy size this or get it while speeding through the window. There isn't even a toy surprise ...
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The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalog
James W. Sire
InterVarsity Press, 2004
A Christian analysis of other presuppositions
There are a number of reviewers who are under the impression that the only way to write a world-view catalog is from an objective position which has no bias at all.
This is unfortunate, because the book tries to show us how everyone has a presuppositional bias: there ...
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Spiritual Disciplines Handbook: Practices That Transform Us
Adele Ahlberg Calhoun
InterVarsity Press, 2005
excellent book on spiritual disciplines
We have been using this book as a basis for a Lenten Study Group on Spiritual Disciplines. The laity and myself have found it to be engaging and like the format which suggests practical applications for each spiritual discipline. GREAT BOOK!
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Sacred Rhythms: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation
Ruth Haley Barton
InterVarsity Press, 2006
Sacred Rhythms
This book is a practical look at spiritual disciplines and helps you think how to incorporate them into your life. The writing is an easy to read style. We are using the book in our small group and everyone seems to be enjoying it.
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The Gift of Being Yourself: The Sacred Call to Self-Discovery
David G. Benner
InterVarsity Press, 2004
The title is a bit weak but the book is profound!!!
While this book is relatively thin, don't let the size deceive you! You will want to read this one several times (with a journal in hand). Written by a Christian psychologist it goes deeper than the first glance. Highly recommended especially for anyone who is ...
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Hearing God: Developing a Conversational Relationship With God
Dallas Willard
InterVarsity Press, 1999
Life Enhancing
I'm still reading this but it has already challenged me to surrender all for a closer walk with God. Day by day I'm doing that. And a new and greater intimacy between us is developing.
This is the 3rd book by Dallas Willard I've read in the past year. Each has ...
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The Cross of Christ
John R. W. Stott
InterVarsity Press, 2006
Great book on penal substitution
John R.W. Stott is an Anglican clergyman from Britain. In 2005, he was purported by Time magazine as one of the "100 Most Influential People in the World." He has written some 50 books, and The Cross of Christ was called, by its publisher, InterVarsity Press, "The work ...
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Knowing Scripture
R. C. Sproul
InterVarsity Press, 1977
Anyone and everyone can read and Study Scripture
I was shocked when I came to the review titled "Only the few know scripture" by "buttonguy". He couldn't have possibly read this book. Sproul is saying the complete opposite of what this reviewer posted.
Quote from the first chapter:
...If we can read the ...
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Parenting in the Pew: Guiding Your Children into the Joy of Worship
Robbie Castleman
InterVarsity Press, 2002
Parenting in the Pew: Guiding Your Children into the Joy of Worship
This book is full of fun and helpful suggestions for parents who love worship and want to share their worship experience with their children (toddlers to teens). I think her suggestions can easily cross a variety of worship styles. As a parent of grown sons, she can ...
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The Challenge of Jesus: Rediscovering Who Jesus Was and Is
N. T. Wright
InterVarsity Press, 1999
greatest book on jesus i've ever read
seriously, i haven't read any of the other reviews but there is no book that compares to this one. for some reason before i started reading it i decided that i would hi-lite the "wow" moments. that was a big mistake. everything got hi-lited. wright opens up ...
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Surrender to Love: Discovering the Heart of Christian Spirituality
David G. Benner
InterVarsity Press, 2003
Awakening My Heart
This book saved me from so much pain. It re-awakened me to the God who loves me like a father. While the words were easy to read I had to take the time to let them sink in because what he was writing about is so powerful. I would recommend this book to anyone who ...
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Knowing Jesus Through the Old Testament
Christopher J. H. Wright
InterVarsity Press, 1995
level headed reading: Jesus in his own context
in order to properly understand the Jesus of the new testament, instead of making a Jesus of our own liking, it is necessary to understand Jesus as he himself indicated. Jesus himself, according to the new testament, made constant reference and allusion to the hebrew ...
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