The best contemporary work (2005) in this new century that draws the reader into the deeper, visceral components of believing and following Christ. A rich, intense book designed to help you overcome the struggle of stagnation in your faith. An unbelievable, enlightening work that is a little easier to read and grasp than some of the others.

One of the driving influences of the 20th century's finest minds, authors and philosophers, G.K. Chesterton's alluring style of wit and poignant musings still captivates and excites the mind and heart of any reader.

An excellent compilation of Willard's thoughts and ideas about the relational component to faith and, more specifically, discipleship and growth. Perhaps not as influential as "The Divine Conspiracy," this work is far more inviting and equipping for the reader to better apply its concepts onto their lives.

Though many cite "Mere Christianity" or "The Screwtape Letters" as the greatest of C.S. Lewis's works, "The Four Loves" is simply Lewis at his philosophical and communicative best. His sharp mind and tender spirit work wonders with describing the many aspects and descriptions of the four specific types of love and the role that God, we and those we encounter play in each. Amazing read.

Eugene Peterson is one of the most innovative and unique thinkers of the past century and into the current one. Though any of his reads are usually delightful and thought-provoking, this is when he is at his very best: examining the essence of Christian spiritual theology.