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Recommended Reading: Christian Life

The Treasure Principle: Unlocking the Secret of Joyful Giving
The Treasure Principle: Unlocking the Secret of Joyful Giving
by Randy Alcorn
We want stuff. Now. But Alcorn shows us how the relentless pursuit of stuff, now, actually impoverishes us.

Money, Possessions, and Eternity
Money, Possessions, and Eternity
by Randy Alcorn
Longer, more thorough version of The Treasure Principle

What Is a Healthy Church Member?
What Is a Healthy Church Member?
by Thabiti Anyabwile
Very accessible, short; basic study to weigh obligations of church members to themselves, one another and whole congregation

The Valley of Vision: A collection of Puritan Prayers & Devotions
The Valley of Vision: A collection of Puritan Prayers & Devotions
by Arthur G. Bennett
A collection of prayers and meditations written by Puritan pastors. Very useful for family worship or personal prayer.

Respectable Sins
Respectable Sins
by Jerry Bridges
Some sins are offensive to us. Others are tolerable, even acceptable. Bridges opens our eyes to those blind spots.

Just Do Something: How to Make a Decision Without Dreams, Visions, Fleeces, Open Doors, Random Bible Verses, Casting Lots, Liver Shivers,
Just Do Something: How to Make a Decision Without Dreams, Visions, Fleeces, Open Doors, Random Bible Verses, Casting Lots, Liver Shivers,
by Kevin DeYoung
Often we�re paralyzed by fear as we face difficult decisions. DeYoung helps us avoid the paralysis by making decisions the right way

Business for the Glory of God: The Bible's Teaching on the Moral Goodness of Business
Business for the Glory of God: The Bible’s Teaching on the Moral Goodness of Business
by Wayne Grudem
Is your work just a way to put food on the table or to create a platform for evangelism? Grudem argues that it’s much more.

Stop Dating the Church!: Fall in Love with the Family of God
Stop Dating the Church!: Fall in Love with the Family of God
by Joshua Harris
Very accessible; recommended particularly if group members are undecided or resistant to church membership

Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope That Matters
Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope That Matters
by Timothy Keller
Thorough study of idolatry in Scripture with contemporary application. Pastor Juan found useful in 1 Corinthians series.

How People Change
How People Change
by Timothy S. Lane
Basic teaching on how believers defeat sin and grow in Christlikeness. God initiates and advances all he plans to accomplish in us.

The Enemy Within: Straight Talk About the Power and Defeat of Sin
The Enemy Within: Straight Talk About the Power and Defeat of Sin
by Kris Lundgaard
How the deceitfulness of our own hearts leads us astray.

Humility: True Greatness
Humility: True Greatness
by C.J. Mahaney
This is about more than just pride vs. humility. This gives us a basic understanding of who we are in Christ and the implications it should have for our relationship with God and others.

Worldliness: Resisting the Seduction of a Fallen World
Worldliness: Resisting the Seduction of a Fallen World
by C.J. Mahaney
Accessible, brief, practical; gospel-centered examination of how the world & its amusements subtly attract and deceive believers

The Trellis and the Vine: The Ministry Mind-Shift That Changes Everything
The Trellis and the Vine: The Ministry Mind-Shift That Changes Everything
by Colin Marshall
Though churches need systems and structures in order to be healthy (the trellis), we need to learn how to invest our love, ministry, and resources primarily in people (the vine).

A Praying Life
A Praying Life
by Paul Miller
Examines heart issues/idols that are obstacles to prayer

Communion With God
Communion With God
by John Owen
John Owen�s explanation of and meditations on what it means to have fellowship with God

When I Don't Desire God: How to Fight For Joy
When I Don’t Desire God: How to Fight For Joy
by John Piper
Recovering joy in God when you don�t feel like it

Don't Waste Your Life
Don’t Waste Your Life
by John Piper
Pursuing joy in God feels risky, but the reward is indescribable and certain.

Seeing and Savoring Jesus Christ
Seeing and Savoring Jesus Christ
by John Piper
Piper writes about the sweetness and beauty of Christ that doesn�t just make you believe it�he makes you feel it.

Radical
Radical
by David Platt
Raises fundamental questions for American Christians�whether we love comfort and stuff more than calling worshipers to God�s name

Speaking Truth In Love
Speaking Truth In Love
by David Powlison
A gospel-oriented approach to communication

The Peacemaker : A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict
The Peacemaker : A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict
by Ken Sande
How the gospel speaks to resolution of conflict between us. Kids/family editions also available.

Run to Win the Prize: Perseverance in the New Testament
Run to Win the Prize: Perseverance in the New Testament
by Thomas R. Schreiner
Schreiner helps us understand what perseverance in the faith looks like, with special attention to assurance of salvation and biblical warning passages.

The Bruised Reed
The Bruised Reed
by Richard Sibbes
This extended meditation on Isaiah 42:3 (�A bruised reed he will not break�) from a Puritan pastor is a powerful expression of the gospel to those who struggle with discouragement, defeat, and depression.

The Walk: Steps for New and Renewed Followers of Jesus
The Walk: Steps for New and Renewed Followers of Jesus
by Stephen Smallman
Basic explanation of the Christian life and growth

The Pursuit of God with Personal Discipleship Questions
The Pursuit of God with Personal Discipleship Questions
by A.W. Tozer
A devotional study of how Scripture teaches that God demonstrated his love for us and how it should shape our affections for him

Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands: People in Need of Change Helping People in Need of Change
Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands: People in Need of Change Helping People in Need of Change
by Paul David Tripp
How imperfect people can help other imperfect people become more like our perfect Savior with his help

A Quest for More: Living for Something Bigger Than You
A Quest for More: Living for Something Bigger Than You
by Paul David Tripp
Helps us see how our agenda tends to oppose God�s; we want to be a big shot in our own (temporary, tiny) kingdom rather than a servant in his (infinite, eternal) kingdom

Lost in the Middle: Midlife and the Grace of God
Lost in the Middle: Midlife and the Grace of God
by Paul David Tripp
Biblical wisdom for people caring for both growing children and aging parents.

War of Words: Getting to the Heart of Your Communication Struggles
War of Words: Getting to the Heart of Your Communication Struggles
by Paul David Tripp
The tongue is a dangerous weapon, and communication is a frequent catalyst for conflict. Tripp applies the gospel to our communication.

Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave : Finding Hope in the Power of the Gospel
Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave : Finding Hope in the Power of the Gospel
by Edward T. Welch
Addictions aren�t limited to drugs and tobacco. Sin deceives us by convincing us to believe that the next experience will satisfy, but it never does. The gospel offers hope for deliverance and victory.

When People Are Big and God Is Small: Overcoming Peer Pressure, Codependency, and the Fear of Man
When People Are Big and God Is Small: Overcoming Peer Pressure, Codependency, and the Fear of Man
by Edward T. Welch
How fear of man becomes an idol that paralyzes us; extraordinarily practical, convicting, and accessible




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