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Seeker47

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(I hope this is appropriate for this thread.)

I would really like to hear about any Christian book(s) that had a profound influence on your "walk".
A.W. Tozer's The Pursuit of God is one I have read time and time again. Any recommendations?
 
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The Pilgrims Progress by John Bunyan
 
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Thank you for the recommendation. I am trying to develop a reading list and hope to avoid "the chaff".
 
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If you go to Aneko press on YouTube , they have some wonderful audio books to listen to...
At the moment , I am listening to Charles Spurgeon called Life in Christ...
They also have A.W Tozers , and like I said ,many more , great to listen to if you cannot sleep...
...xox...
 
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Not a Fan
by Kyle Idleman
 
Seeker47

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I'll check it out....Thanks!
 
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The Jesus You Can't Ignore - John McArthur

Blue Like Jazz- Donald Miller
 
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SigP226 said:
The Jesus You Can't Ignore - John McArthur

Blue Like Jazz- Donald Miller
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I have read McArthur's Twelve ordinary men and enjoyed it very much. The Miller book sounds a little like where I am today. I have ordered a copy.

Thanks!
 
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Seeker47 said:
I have read McArthur's Twelve ordinary men and enjoyed it very much. The Miller book sounds a little like where I am today. I have ordered a copy.

Thanks!
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Blue like Jazz is a very interesting read. I'll be curious as to what you think of it.
 
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Hello @Seeker47, there are many books to recommend. Here's a portion of the list that I would consider to be "must reads" for Christians (in no particular order).

1. Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis​
2. The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis​
3. Knowing God by Dr. J. I. Packer​

~Deut
p.s. - Bruchko - perhaps not a "must read", but a TRULY amazing/moving missionary's autobiography, and one of my all-time favorite books.
 
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We must be kindred spirits, I have read 1,2 & 3 and couldn't agree more. Lewis is at the top of my list. I will check out the p.s. Thanks!
 
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Rosemaryx said:
If you go to Aneko press on YouTube , they have some wonderful audio books to listen to...
At the moment , I am listening to Charles Spurgeon called Life in Christ...
They also have A.W Tozers , and like I said ,many more , great to listen to if you cannot sleep...
...xox...
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Thank you for this! I hopped right over and checked them out. To start out, I added "The Pursuit Of God" to my Watch Later list. Yay!
 
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SigP226 said:
The Jesus You Can't Ignore - John McArthur
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How is Jesus portrayed in this book? Is Jesus portrayed as liberal, conservative, etc.?
 
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birdinmypalm said:
Thank you for this! I hopped right over and checked them out. To start out, I added "The Pursuit Of God" to my Watch Later list. Yay!
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Oh I am so thankful you see this post , I hope you will find some great Audio books on there...
...xox...
 
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TheIndianGirl said:
How is Jesus portrayed in this book? Is Jesus portrayed as liberal, conservative, etc.?
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I wouldn't say that there could be a political spin put on the book. It's very much rooted in the Gospel. It is a commitment to the authority of scripture. It is an encouragement to study the truths of scripture.
 
Seeker47

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Thank you SigP226:

For recommending the book Blue Like Jazz.

It was something entirely different that what I am used to reading. It was refreshing and fascinating.

I come from a very conservative background (Please do not say Republican’t) and have had little exposure to the “Portland” ideologies and thoughts. In many ways it was eye opening; and as I got further into the book; profound. The “confessional” story gave me an entirely different viewpoint. Maybe that experience would help the American church break out of its trap. Anyway, I ramble.

I will need to read it again to go a little deeper.

Great recommendation. Great read!

(G22 .40)
 
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Seeker47 said:
Thank you SigP226:

For recommending the book Blue Like Jazz.

It was something entirely different that what I am used to reading. It was refreshing and fascinating.

I come from a very conservative background (Please do not say Republican’t) and have had little exposure to the “Portland” ideologies and thoughts. In many ways it was eye opening; and as I got further into the book; profound. The “confessional” story gave me an entirely different viewpoint. Maybe that experience would help the American church break out of its trap. Anyway, I ramble.

I will need to read it again to go a little deeper.

Great recommendation. Great read!

(G22 .40)
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It's definitely a different perspective. I don't know that I agree with ALL of it. But I will say that I do like Donald Millers writing style. It's honest.

Also, I have no trouble admitting I'm a right wing conservative ;)
 
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