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If you really want to read other books than the Bible here are few that Leonard Ravenhill recommended: Leonard Ravenhill's Ministry
However, I would recommend you not to read Joyce Meyer's books.
However, I would recommend you not to read Joyce Meyer's books.
Word of Faith theology tries to make man like God, which is what the serpent told Eve...
Gen 3:5 For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.
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Gen 3:5 For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.
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My opinion of Joyce Meyers is if her book touched your heart keep reading her books. And don't allow other people to tell you otherwise. Now I know they mean the best of intentions, but some pastors are able to touch certain people. But for ideas of Christian books I would say reading the Left Behind Series once you have studied the book of Revelation. Joel Osteen books are awesome because he has a way of giving 21st century examples on how to live a Godly lifestyle and also able to lift you up so you feel really good about yourself.
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Joyce Meyers teaches 'little gods'. As in we, as humans, are little gods. If you think that a woman that teaches such things qualifies as a legitimate, Christian bible teacher then go ahead and read her.
Osteen i don't even consider a preacher. He's a feel good, self help guru who carries a bible. Do a search for his name on the site and read the many existing posts showing his sad excuse for teaching.
Just because God uses someone, doesn't make that a good person to learn from. God used a donkey once, doesn't mean i'm going to go to a farm and sit and listen to a donkey.
Charles Stanley is a good place to start if you want some genuine bible teaching, and not this modern new age riddled non-Christianity being taught so commonly among most TV and mega-church preachers.
Osteen i don't even consider a preacher. He's a feel good, self help guru who carries a bible. Do a search for his name on the site and read the many existing posts showing his sad excuse for teaching.
Just because God uses someone, doesn't make that a good person to learn from. God used a donkey once, doesn't mean i'm going to go to a farm and sit and listen to a donkey.
Charles Stanley is a good place to start if you want some genuine bible teaching, and not this modern new age riddled non-Christianity being taught so commonly among most TV and mega-church preachers.
Joyce Meyer is an excellent writer. I read/heard her say one time that she went into preaching because she knew that she had a way with putting ideas into words that people could understand. My opinion: Don't throw the baby out with the bath water. These people are right - some of her teaching is not orthodox BUT that doesn't mean you can't learn from her. She's given me great encouragement over the years, though I haven't listen/read her recently.
As far as Joel Osteen, he's REALLY good for when you need a boost. But, his talents lie in video production - he says it himself - and he doesn't teach sound theology. Again with the baby and water stuff. He serves a purpose - but I personally don't think he knows theology very well.
(And just a word of advice: Not saying the people here on CC are doing this, but when someone criticizes a preacher, it's usually to push their own doctrine, or what they think is right. It's not about YOU getting good teaching for yourself - it's about being the one who is right. It's a pride issue. Not saying I can read people's hearts, but I can read my own, and I used to bash Meyer too.)
As for a book, pick up some C.S. Lewis girl! He's great! I really loved his children's series about Narnia (you can get them all in one volume now), Mere Christianity is good for teaching and doctrine, and the Screwtape Letters is good for comedy! Happy reading!
As far as Joel Osteen, he's REALLY good for when you need a boost. But, his talents lie in video production - he says it himself - and he doesn't teach sound theology. Again with the baby and water stuff. He serves a purpose - but I personally don't think he knows theology very well.
(And just a word of advice: Not saying the people here on CC are doing this, but when someone criticizes a preacher, it's usually to push their own doctrine, or what they think is right. It's not about YOU getting good teaching for yourself - it's about being the one who is right. It's a pride issue. Not saying I can read people's hearts, but I can read my own, and I used to bash Meyer too.)
As for a book, pick up some C.S. Lewis girl! He's great! I really loved his children's series about Narnia (you can get them all in one volume now), Mere Christianity is good for teaching and doctrine, and the Screwtape Letters is good for comedy! Happy reading!
I really like Eric and Leslie Ludy's books. Very nicely written. There is one about letting God write your love story, which is pretty awesome. I like Joyce Meyer's preaching and books, but that's just me. 
I don't care for Joel Osteen, but once again, just me. I like Lisa Bevere and for fictional writing I like Francine Rivers and Frank E. Peretti. I recommend the Atonement Child and the Scarlet Thread by Francine Rivers.
I don't care for Joel Osteen, but once again, just me. I like Lisa Bevere and for fictional writing I like Francine Rivers and Frank E. Peretti. I recommend the Atonement Child and the Scarlet Thread by Francine Rivers.
"When God Writes Your Love Story" is the name.
Amazon.com: When God Writes Your Love Story (Expanded Edition): The Ultimate Guide to Guy/Girl Relationships eBook: Eric Ludy, Leslie Ludy: Kindle Store
Amazon.com: When God Writes Your Love Story (Expanded Edition): The Ultimate Guide to Guy/Girl Relationships eBook: Eric Ludy, Leslie Ludy: Kindle Store
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Joyce meyer is always kind of so so. Some of her stuff is good, some is trash.
I really liked Francis Chan's book Crazy love. Also Frank Peretti came out with a book called House. It scared the hell out of me... and i mean that in a literal sense. It's about hell basically, but put in a fictional story.
I really liked Francis Chan's book Crazy love. Also Frank Peretti came out with a book called House. It scared the hell out of me... and i mean that in a literal sense. It's about hell basically, but put in a fictional story.
pres19, i reccomend threse books here, i own one of them and its pretty good.
Amazon.com: I ksised dating goodbye
Amazon.com: I ksised dating goodbye
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Hey Pres,
I really want to encourage you to be careful when you listen to some of these recommendations. I've gotten into the habit of googling a preacher's name before I start diving into their writings. You would be astounded at how large of a percentage of modern day celebrity pastors are heretics, only care about money, and/or are lukewarm ministers.
I would recommend, for the sake of avoiding being poisoned by false doctrine, that (for now) you only read the books of people who have already been dead for quite some time. Generally speaking, if someone is a heretic or a fraud, they are disregarded some years after their passing.
I really want to encourage you to be careful when you listen to some of these recommendations. I've gotten into the habit of googling a preacher's name before I start diving into their writings. You would be astounded at how large of a percentage of modern day celebrity pastors are heretics, only care about money, and/or are lukewarm ministers.
I would recommend, for the sake of avoiding being poisoned by false doctrine, that (for now) you only read the books of people who have already been dead for quite some time. Generally speaking, if someone is a heretic or a fraud, they are disregarded some years after their passing.