19 best-selling religion books like How to Pray: Reflections and Essays by C.S. Lewis

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How to Pray: Reflections and Essays

By: C.S. Lewis

4.15

Format: 176 pages, ebook

The revered teacher and bestselling author of such classic Christian works as Mere Christianity and…

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1. Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope that Matters

By: Timothy J. Keller

4.35

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover

The New York Times bestselling author of The Reason for God and The Songs of Jesus and a nationally… read more

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"The true god of your heart is what your thoughts effortlessly go to when there is nothing else demanding your attention."

-Timothy J. Keller, Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope that Matters

"When people say, "I know God forgives me, but I can't forgive myself," they mean that they have failed an idol, whose approval is more important than God's."

-Timothy J. Keller, Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope that Matters

"People "at the top" are eager to attribute their position to their own intellect, savvy, and hard work. The reality is much more complicated. Personal connections, family environment, and what appear…"

-Timothy J. Keller, Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope that Matters

"When anything in life is an absolute requirement for your happiness and self-worth, it is essentially an ‘idol,’ something you are actually worshiping. When such a thing is threatened, your anger is …"

-Timothy J. Keller, Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope that Matters

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2. Follow Me: A Call to Die. A Call to Live.

By: David Platt , David Platt

4.19

Format: 245 pages, Paperback

What did Jesus really mean when he said, “Follow Me”? In this new book, David Platt, author of t… read more

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"God grows the Church through holiness in Christians."

-David Platt, Follow Me: A Call to Die. A Call to Live.

"I could impart excitement, but not urgency. – Francis Chen"

-David Platt, Follow Me: A Call to Die. A Call to Live.

"Making disciples of Jesus is the overflow of the delight in being disciples of Jesus."

-David Platt, Follow Me: A Call to Die. A Call to Live.

"The author describes the adoption process in which he and his wife participated as "a paperwork pregnancy"."

-David Platt, Follow Me: A Call to Die. A Call to Live.

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3. A Meal with Jesus: Discovering Grace, Community, and Mission Around the Table

By: Tim Chester

4.12

Format: 144 pages, Paperback

The meals of Jesus represent something bigger. They represent a new world, a new kingdom, a new out… read more

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  • christian
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4. The Imitation of Christ

By: Thomas à Kempis , William Benham , Richard Challoner, D.D.

4.32

Format: 632 pages, Paperback

Only the Bible has been more influential as a source of Christian devotional reading than The Imita… read more

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5. Encounters with Jesus: Unexpected Answers to Life's Biggest Questions

By: Timothy J. Keller

4.17

Format: 251 pages, Hardcover

Renowned pastor and New York Timesbestselling author of The Songs of Jesus Timothy Keller shows how… read more

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  • nonfiction
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6. Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God

By: Timothy J. Keller

4.35

Format: 26 pages, Hardcover

The New York Times bestselling author and renowned pastor explores the power of prayer. Christians … read more

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  • prayer
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7. The Lost World of Genesis One: Ancient Cosmology and the Origins Debate (Volume 2) (The Lost World Series)

By: John H. Walton

4.23

Format: 192 pages, Paperback

In this astute mix of cultural critique and biblical studies, John H. Walton presents and defends t… read more

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"The most central truth to the creation account is that this world is a place for God's presence."

-John H. Walton, The Lost World of Genesis One: Ancient Cosmology and the Origins Debate (Volume 2) (The Lost World Series)

"God has given us a privileged role in the functioning of his cosmic temple. He has tailored the world to our needs, not to his (for he has no needs). It is his place, but it is designed for us and we…"

-John H. Walton, The Lost World of Genesis One: Ancient Cosmology and the Origins Debate (Volume 2) (The Lost World Series)

"when we adopt the biblical perspective of the cosmic temple, it is no longer possible to look at the world (or space) in secular terms. It is not ours to exploit. We do not have natural resources, we…"

-John H. Walton, The Lost World of Genesis One: Ancient Cosmology and the Origins Debate (Volume 2) (The Lost World Series)

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8. The Everlasting Man

By: G.K. Chesterton

4.16

Format: 260 pages, Paperback

What, if anything, is it that makes the human uniquely human? This, in part, is the question that G… read more

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"Men are moved most by their religion; especially when it is irreligion."

-G.K. Chesterton, The Everlasting Man

"Classic literature is still something that hangs in the air like a song."

-G.K. Chesterton, The Everlasting Man

"A dead thing can go with the stream, but only a living thing can go against it."

-G.K. Chesterton, The Everlasting Man

"The boldest plans for the future invoke the authority of the past; and that even a revolutionary seeks to satisfy himself that he is also a reactionary."

-G.K. Chesterton, The Everlasting Man

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9. Communicating for a Change: Seven Keys to Irresistible Communication

By: Andy Stanley , Lane Jones

3.87

Format: None pages, Hardcover

When You Talk, Are People Changed? Whether you speak from the pulpit, podium, or the front of a cl… read more

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  • christianity
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  • nonfiction
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10. Revelations of Divine Love

By: Julian of Norwich , A.C. Spearing , Elizabeth Spearing

4.20

Format: 228 pages, Paperback

One of the first woman authors, Julian of Norwich produced in Revelations of Divine Lovea remarkabl… read more

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11. Orthodoxy

By: G.K. Chesterton

4.11

Format: 528 pages, Paperback

Chesterton (The Man Who Knew Too Much) capped his brilliant literary career with this exploration o… read more

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12. What Is Reformed Theology?: Understanding the Basics

By: R.C. Sproul

3.40

Format: 320 pages, Paperback

Few evangelical Christians today understand Reformed theology, even though it has become an immense… read more

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13. Culture Making: Recovering Our Creative Calling

By: Andy Crouch

3.15

Format: None pages, Hardcover

2009 Christianity Today Book Award winner! Named one of Publishers Weekly's best books of 2008 (rel… read more

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14. The Emotionally Healthy Leader: How Transforming Your Inner Life Will Deeply Transform Your Church, Team, and the World

By: Peter Scazzero

3.72

Format: 368 pages, Hardcover

Do you feel too overwhelmed to enjoy life, unable to sort out the demands on your time? Are you doi… read more

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15. The Man Who Knew Too Much

By: G.K. Chesterton

3.60

Format: 212 pages, Paperback

A prolific and popular writer, G. K. Chesterton (1874-1936) is best known as the creator of detecti… read more

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16. The Pilgrim's Progress

By: John Bunyan

4.06

Format: 324 pages, Paperback

This famous story of man's progress through life in search of salvation remains one of the most ent… read more

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"Follow your heart"

-John Bunyan, The Pilgrim's Progress

"Dark clouds bring waters, when the bright bring none."

-John Bunyan, The Pilgrim's Progress

"They are my fears of him, too. But who can hinder that which will be?"

-John Bunyan, The Pilgrim's Progress

"Now, Mr. Great-heart was a strong man, so he was not afraid of a lion."

-John Bunyan, The Pilgrim's Progress

17. The Privilege of Being a Woman

By: Alice von Hildebrand

3.87

Format: 252 pages, Paperback

Women historically have been denigrated as lower than men or viewed as privileged. Dr. Alice von Hi… read more

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18. Walking with God through Pain and Suffering

By: Timothy J. Keller

4.60

Format: 645 pages, Hardcover

New York Timesbestselling author of The Songs of JesusTimothy Keller--whose books have sold million… read more

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19. The Pursuit of Holiness

By: Jerry Bridges , Jim Fay , Foster W. Cline

3.91

Format: 434 pages, Paperback

"Be holy, for I am holy" commands God to His people. But holiness is something that is often missed… read more

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20. The Lord and His Prayer

By: N.T. Wright

0.00

Format: 24 pages, Paperback

Taking the Lord's Prayer clause by clause, Wright locates this prayer within the historical life an… read more

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21. Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus, Become Like Him, Do As He Did

By: John Mark Comer

4.63

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

The author of the international bestseller The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry calls us to rediscover… read more

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22. Letter to the American Church

By: Eric Metaxas

4.28

Format: 159 pages, Kindle Edition

In an earnest and searing wake-up call, the author of the bestseller  Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy … read more

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23. Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools: An Invitation to the Wonder and Mystery of Prayer

By: Tyler Staton

4.60

Format: 272 pages, Paperback

Prayer is the source of Jesus's most astonishing miracles and the subject of Jesus's most audacious… read more

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24. Come Forth: The Promise of Jesus's Greatest Miracle

By: James Martin

4.49

Format: 383 pages, Kindle Edition

One of America's most beloved spiritual leaders and the New York Times bestselling author of The Je… read more

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25. The Deconstruction of Christianity: What It Is, Why It’s Destructive, and How to Respond

By: Alisa Childers

4.50

Format: 304 pages, Paperback

A groundbreaking book on the true nature of faith deconstruction Alisa and Tim help the reader t… read more

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26. Not in It to Win It: Why Choosing Sides Sidelines The Church

By: Andy Stanley

4.54

Format: 256 pages, Paperback

Is it possible to disagree politically and love unconditionally? The reaction of evangelicals to po… read more

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27. The Secular Creed: Engaging Five Contemporary Claims

By: Rebecca McLaughlin

4.31

Format: 107 pages, Paperback

In this house we believe that: Black Lives Matter Love Is Love Gay Rights Are Civil Rights Wome… read more

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28. O Deus que destrói sonhos

By: Rodrigo Bibo

4.44

Format: 135 pages, Kindle Edition

O Deus cristão não pode ser domesticado Uma tentação constante que cerca a vida cristã é a inversão… read more

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29. What If Jesus Was Serious About Prayer?: A Visual Guide to the Spiritual Practice Most of Us Get Wrong

By: Skye Jethani

4.52

Format: 192 pages, Paperback

Good things come to those who believe . . . right? People like to say, “Prayer works.” But what doe… read more

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"Consider how you've been taught to engage the Bible. Do you see it primarily as a book of answers--a guide to the way to live your best life now? Or, do you engage the Bible as a window through which…"

-Skye Jethani, What If Jesus Was Serious About Prayer?: A Visual Guide to the Spiritual Practice Most of Us Get Wrong

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30. How to Pray: Reflections and Essays

By: C.S. Lewis

4.15

Format: 176 pages, ebook

The revered teacher and bestselling author of such classic Christian works as Mere Christianity and… read more

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31. Narrative Apologetics: Sharing the Relevance, Joy, and Wonder of the Christian Faith

By: Alister E. McGrath

3.86

Format: 176 pages, Paperback

The Bible is a narrative--the story of God's creation, humankind's fall, and God's plan of redempti… read more

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24 must-read nonfiction books like How to Pray: Reflections and Essays by C.S. Lewis

Transform Your Habits

Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope that Matters

Timothy J. Keller

4.35

Transform Your Habits

Follow Me: A Call to Die. A Call to Live.

David Platt , David Platt

4.19

Transform Your Habits

A Meal with Jesus: Discovering Grace, Community, and Mission Around the Table

Tim Chester

4.12

Transform Your Habits

The Imitation of Christ

Thomas à Kempis , William Benham , Richard Challoner, D.D.

4.32

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Transform Your Habits

The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering Our Hidden Life in God

Dallas Willard , Richard J. Foster

4.22

Transform Your Habits

Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian Community

Dietrich Bonhoeffer

4.27

Transform Your Habits

The King Jesus Gospel: The Original Good News Revisited

Scot McKnight

3.75

Transform Your Habits

A Church Called Tov: Forming a Goodness Culture That Resists Abuses of Power and Promotes Healing

Scot McKnight

4.34

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