Good books ......any recommendations?

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Nautilus

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Steven King, George R.R. Martin, John Saul
 

posthuman

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i used to like Stephen King but i find his books so predictable.. formulaic, and never without vulgarity, as though it's some essential element.

there's always Kafka.
 

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What On Earth Am I Here For? ~ by Rick Warren

I personally love the way it does not go into a self help feeling. But more steers your into God and shows verses and such from the bible. It will take you 40 days to read it. But in my opinion it is well worth the read.
 
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Because I love you I tell you the truth, stick only to the bible. You can find a KJV bible at a dollar store since there is no copyright on it. Rick Warren is an apostate heretic, avoid him. ( and because I tell you the truth ye believe me not ) JRR Tolken, avoid, Stephen King is obviously satanic, avoid. The bible is all you need.:cool:
 
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Oh, boy. I knew you'd turn up. Fiction is evil, from the pits of Hell. We get it.
 
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alehandra

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Hai there =)
im recomended book by MAX LUCADO : worth living =)
 
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Tintin

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If you want Christian non-fiction, both C.S. Lewis and Philip Yancey fit the bill. They're great!
 

Nautilus

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Because I love you I tell you the truth, stick only to the bible. You can find a KJV bible at a dollar store since there is no copyright on it. Rick Warren is an apostate heretic, avoid him. ( and because I tell you the truth ye believe me not ) JRR Tolken, avoid, Stephen King is obviously satanic, avoid. The bible is all you need.:cool:
will you ever post something of value?
 
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I would highly recommend Confessions by St. Augustine of Hippo, Penguin Classics, R.S. Pine-coffin as the translator. It is the story of his life in sin and ultimate conversion.
 
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Mere Christianity is great by C.S. Lewis and Beyond Opinion by Ravi Zacharias. These are some of the best books i've read.
 
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Fiction isn't of the devil, guys. Go read some fiction as well. It'll do you the world of good.
This is somewhat patronising.No one said that fiction was of the devil, anyway.
 
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Tintin

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I wasn't trying to be patronising. There are plenty of Christians who believe fiction is of the devil.
 
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This is somewhat patronising.No one said that fiction was of the devil, anyway.
Here ya go...

Harry Potter: "Making evil look innocent."

Harry Potter: 'Making Evil Look Innocent'
Issue Date: November/December 2001

What are kids saying about Harry Potter? Here are some samples:
"I want to go to wizard school and learn magic. I'd like to learn to use a wand to cast spells." Dylan, age 10.
"If I could go to wizard school, I might be able to do spells and potions and fly a broomstick." Mara, age 12.
"It would be great to be a wizard because you could control situations and things like teachers." Jeffrey, age 11.
"I'd like to go to wizard school and learn magic and put spells on people. I'd make up an ugly spell and then it's pay-back time." Catherine, age 9.
"I feel like I'm inside Harry's world. If I went to wizard school I'd study everything: spells, counterspells, and defense against the dark arts." Carolyn, age 10.
"I liked it when the bad guys killed the unicorn and Voldemort drank its blood." Julie, age 13.
"The books are very clever. I couldn't put them down. When I was scared I made myself believe that it was supposed to be funny so I wasn't so scared." Nuray age 11.

These are the comments of young readers of the Harry Potter wizard books quoted on a new video by Jeremiah Films. On the video, called "Harry Potter: Witchcraft Repackaged, Making Evil Look Innocent", author Robert S. McGee explains: "Children as young as kindergarten are being introduced to human sacrifice, the sucking of blood from dead animals, and possession by spirit beings."

Harry Potter books have taken the world of children's fantasy literature by storm. Over 200 million have been sold in 40 languages. One study shows that over half of the children in the western world have read at least one of the Potter books. Many reported rereading each book several times.

But is it just fantasy literature like Snow White and Cinderella? In the Harry Potter video, cult expert Caryl Matrisciana points out that in the older stories, evil never prevails.

There are no absolutes in his world. What is right depends on the situation.

Witchcraft now has a complete package. Starting in kindergarten with Harry Potter and TV witch shows, children are led on to the horror movies and hundreds of Wicca and pagan web sites. When they thirst for more power, high school and college Wicca covens are available. In the adult world, corporations are hiring New Age practitioners to provide seminars in sensitivity training, stress relief, and self improvement for employees.

Former Satanist William Schnoebelen points out in his book, Wicca, Satan's Little White Lie, that, "I finally learned in the most graphic fashion imaginable that the difference between witchcraft or Wicca and Satanism is actually non-existent."

Before he was saved he found himself cruising the streets looking for a lone female to assault, not for sex, but to drink her blood.1

The bottom line is a hunger for power. Harry Potter and the rest of witchcraft promises that power. But in the end they discover that Satan is really in charge of the power and only uses it like cheese in a mouse trap.

Harry Potter provides a basic initiation into witchcraft for a whole new generation. Imagine what the world will be like when they grow up.

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jb

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Because I love you I tell you the truth...( and because I tell you the truth ye believe me not )...
You're comments are not the "truth," they are simply your opinions! :p
 
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Tintin

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Jack Chick? Please...
 
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Jack Chick? Please...
Hi Tintin, I hope someone laughed at least!

I've been debating with KJV-onlyists for the past few days and, yes, they directed to me Jack Chick's website at least once to support their KJV-only position (yes, they were serious), so I had Chick comics in my brain.
:p

 
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Brother Lawrence, "practising the presence of God"
 

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If you want to read some fiction, I recommend three authors: Willa Cather, Conrad Richter, and Mildred Walker.
I am glad to see Willa Cather made your list. I could not put down Lost Lady...just a really amazing writing talent!
 

KBond

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If you live a crazy fast-paced life (like me), you might also enjoy The Mitford Series by Jan Karon. The book series tells the life of a pastor in a small town. It is a Christian book series that made the Bestseller's list.