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more of my favorite Christian non-fiction books
By an Amazon.com customer
Facedown (The Worship Series)Facedown (The Worship Series) by Matt Redman
Buy new: $10.39 / Used from: $4.50
This little book is big on worship; so is the CD by the same title
Chasing God, Serving Man: Divine Encounters Between Martha's Kitchen and Mary's WorshipChasing God, Serving Man: Divine Encounters Between Martha's Kitchen and Mary's Worship by Tommy Tenney
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a good treatment of the Mary/Martha experience
The Prayer of Jabez:  Breaking Through to the Blessed LifeThe Prayer of Jabez: Breaking Through to the Blessed Life by Bruce H. Wilkinson
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a new insight into prayer
The Prayer of Jabez for WomenThe Prayer of Jabez for Women by Darlene Marie Wilkinson
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same as above with a focus for women
It's Not About Me: Rescue From the Life We Thought Would Make Us HappyIt's Not About Me: Rescue From the Life We Thought Would Make Us Happy by Max Lucado B.A. M.A.
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puts the emphasis right where it belongs; I had an epiphany during the chapter which stresses that you can't add or take anything away from salvation (beware legalists!)
Come Thirsty: No Heart Too Dry for His Touch (Lucado, Max)Come Thirsty: No Heart Too Dry for His Touch (Lucado, Max) by Max Lucado
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a very calming book
Next Door Savior: Near Enough to Touch, Strong Enough to TrustNext Door Savior: Near Enough to Touch, Strong Enough to Trust by Max Lucado
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presents a picture of forgiving, accepting, loving Jesus; good CD of the same title
When Christ ComesWhen Christ Comes by Max Lucado
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makes you want to go to heaven NOW!
He Chose The Nails: What God did to Win Your HeartHe Chose The Nails: What God did to Win Your Heart by Max Lucado
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explains the purpose of the cross in down-to-earth terms; good CD of same title
Just Like JesusJust Like Jesus by Max Lucado
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good to read along with the devotional/journal
Grace for the Moment, Vol. 1: Inspirational Thoughts for Each Day of the YearGrace for the Moment, Vol. 1: Inspirational Thoughts for Each Day of the Year by Max Lucado
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I have the journal format and really am enjoying writing in it each day.
The Purpose Driven LifeThe Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren
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This book got me started on my quest of Christian non-fiction; it was the first book I read after I got my "second call" from the movie "The Passion."
The Purpose-Driven Life Deluxe JournalThe Purpose-Driven Life Deluxe Journal by Rick Warren
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Good to have along with the book. I just used the regular addition.
Bible Jesus Read, TheBible Jesus Read, The by Philip Yancey
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This gave me a fresh perspective on the Old Testament which I never liked to read when I was younger.
Reaching for the Invisible GodReaching for the Invisible God by Philip Yancey
Buy new: $11.69 / Used from: $1.05
This is good to read around the same time as the books below.
The Case for Christ:  A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence for JesusThe Case for Christ: A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus by Lee Strobel
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Spine-tingling testimony - sure to increase your faith.
The Case for Faith: A Journalist Investigates the Toughest Objections to ChristianityThe Case for Faith: A Journalist Investigates the Toughest Objections to Christianity by Lee Strobel
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Good, but not as good as the one above and below.
The Case for a Creator: A Journalist Investigates Scientific Evidence That Points Toward GodThe Case for a Creator: A Journalist Investigates Scientific Evidence That Points Toward God by Lee Strobel
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This book just blew me away, especially the chapter on Earth, the "privileged planet." It gave me a new image of God as a young smiling Jesus-like being, not the old serious man with the beard image
The Case for Easter: Journalist Investigates the Evidence for the ResurrectionThe Case for Easter: Journalist Investigates the Evidence for the Resurrection by Lee Strobel
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a small book made up of certain sections from "The Case for Christ" that dealth with the Resurrection. Fantastic!
Voices of the FaithfulVoices of the Faithful by Beth Moore
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This is going to be a favorite. I just started it since it was just released and is a 365 day devotional. Devotions done by real workers out in the mission field. Beautiful artistic set-up.
12 Steps for the Recovering Pharisee (like me)12 Steps for the Recovering Pharisee (like me) by John Fischer
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clever method of outlining the difference between the self-righteous and the "poor in Spirit" It gets to the meat of the gospel.
The Battle for the BeginningThe Battle for the Beginning by John MacArthur
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very satisfying to read after #18
God Uses Cracked PotsGod Uses Cracked Pots by Patsy Clairmont
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more of Patsy's wacky humor in short believable vignettes
The Jesus Habits: Exercising the Spiritual Disciplines of JesusThe Jesus Habits: Exercising the Spiritual Disciplines of Jesus by Jay Dennis
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practical applications of the way Jesus lived; has amusing quotes and timely stories as well as Biblical examples
Confessions of a Caffeinated Christian (Fischer, John)Confessions of a Caffeinated Christian (Fischer, John) by John Fischer
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middle-aged musings of a song writer from the Jesus movement days; very honest and funny!