21 best-selling nonfiction books like Reforming Joy: A Conversation Between Paul, the Reformers, and the Church Today by Tim Chester

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Reforming Joy: A Conversation Between Paul, the Reformers, and the Church Today

By: Tim Chester

4.15

Format: 112 pages, Paperback

Have you lost your joy?  Do you feel like you have to prove yourself? Does your Christian life feel…

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1. Crazy Busy: A (Mercifully) Short Book about a (Really) Big Problem

By: Kevin DeYoung

4.10

Format: 124 pages, Paperback

We've all heard it. We've all said it. All too often, busyness gets the best of us. Just one loo… read more

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"We will have to work hard to rest."

-Kevin DeYoung, Crazy Busy: A (Mercifully) Short Book about a (Really) Big Problem

"Effective love is rarely efficient."

-Kevin DeYoung, Crazy Busy: A (Mercifully) Short Book about a (Really) Big Problem

"I can turn every "is" into "ought "."

-Kevin DeYoung, Crazy Busy: A (Mercifully) Short Book about a (Really) Big Problem

"Battling busyness is a community response."

-Kevin DeYoung, Crazy Busy: A (Mercifully) Short Book about a (Really) Big Problem

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2. The Hole in Our Holiness: Filling the Gap between Gospel Passion and the Pursuit of Godliness

By: Kevin DeYoung

4.23

Format: 159 pages, Hardcover

The “hole in our holiness” is that evangelicals don’t look particularly holy, and, despite the floo… read more

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"The man who attempts Christianity without the church shoots himself in the foot, shoots his children in the leg, and shoots his grandchildren in the heart."

-Kevin DeYoung, The Hole in Our Holiness: Filling the Gap between Gospel Passion and the Pursuit of Godliness

"The irony is that if we make every imperative into a command to believe the gospel more fully, we turn the gospel into one more thing we have to get right, and faith becomes the one thing we need to …"

-Kevin DeYoung, The Hole in Our Holiness: Filling the Gap between Gospel Passion and the Pursuit of Godliness

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3. When People Are Big and God is Small: Overcoming Peer Pressure, Codependency, and the Fear of Man (Resources for Changing Lives)

By: Edward T. Welch

4.26

Format: 256 pages, Paperback

However you put it, the fear of man can be summarized this way: We replace God with people. Instead… read more

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"Fear"

-Edward T. Welch, When People Are Big and God is Small: Overcoming Peer Pressure, Codependency, and the Fear of Man (Resources for Changing Lives)

"Jesus did not die to increase our self-esteem. Rather, Jesus died to bring glory to the Father by redeeming people from the curse of sin."

-Edward T. Welch, When People Are Big and God is Small: Overcoming Peer Pressure, Codependency, and the Fear of Man (Resources for Changing Lives)

"1. We fear people because they can expose and humiliate us. 2. We fear people because they can reject, ridicule, or despise us. 3. We fear people because they can attack, oppress, or threaten us. The…"

-Edward T. Welch, When People Are Big and God is Small: Overcoming Peer Pressure, Codependency, and the Fear of Man (Resources for Changing Lives)

"It is possible that our present-day discussion about needs might be framed more by secular psychological theories than by Scripture. If this is so, we should be careful about saying, "Jesus meets all…"

-Edward T. Welch, When People Are Big and God is Small: Overcoming Peer Pressure, Codependency, and the Fear of Man (Resources for Changing Lives)

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4. The Cost of Discipleship

By: Dietrich Bonhoeffer

4.30

Format: 320 pages, Paperback

One of the most important theologians of the twentieth century illuminates the relationship between… read more

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"When Christ calls a man, he bids him come and die."

-Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The Cost of Discipleship

"Discipleship is not an offer that man makes to Christ."

-Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The Cost of Discipleship

"Only he who believes is obedient, and only he who is obedient believes."

-Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The Cost of Discipleship

"Strict exercise of self-control is an essential feature of the Christian's life."

-Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The Cost of Discipleship

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5. Note to Self: The Discipline of Preaching to Yourself

By: Joe Thorn

4.06

Format: None pages, Paperback

We need good preaching--preaching that challenges us by God's Word and brings the comfort that come… read more

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6. Jesus on Every Page: 10 Simple Ways to Seek and Find Christ in the Old Testament

By: David P. Murray

4.35

Format: 26 pages, Paperback

Discover Jesus Throughout the Old Testament! The son trudges uphill, bearing wood for his own sacri… read more

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7. How Should I Think about Money? (Crucial Questions, #23)

By: R.C. Sproul

3.64

Format: None pages,

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8. Knowing Scripture

By: R.C. Sproul , J.I. Packer

3.65

Format: 448 pages, Paperback

R. C. Sproul helps us dig out the meaning of Scripture for ourselves. He lays the groundwork by dis… read more

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9. Discipling: How to Help Others Follow Jesus

By: Mark Dever

3.33

Format: 161 pages, Hardcover

Before ascending to heaven, Jesus instructed his followers to "make disciples of all nations." But … read more

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10. The Path of Loneliness: Finding Your Way Through the Wilderness to God

By: Elisabeth Elliot

3.79

Format: 704 pages, Paperback

Elliot lost her first husband to murder in the South American jungle and her second to the ravages … read more

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11. Thoughts for Young Men

By: J.C. Ryle

4.00

Format: None pages, Paperback

J.C. Ryle's handbook for young men, replete with warnings, exhortations, and instruction about this… read more

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12. Discerning Your Call to Ministry: How to Know for Sure and What to Do about It

By: Jason K. Allen

4.12

Format: 440 pages,

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13. God Is: A Devotional Guide to the Attributes of God

By: Mark Jones

3.65

Format: None pages,

Throughout history, great theologians have written volumes on the attributes of God. And yet, most … read more

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14. Date Your Wife

By: Justin Buzzard

3.69

Format: 176 pages, Paperback

An Intensely Practical Guide for Husbands Looking to Strengthen, Save, or Spice up Their Marriage M… read more

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15. The Saints' Everlasting Rest

By: Richard Baxter

3.50

Format: None pages, Paperback

Richard Baxter's The Saints' Everlasting Rest (1650) has long been recognized as one of the great c… read more

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16. Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age

By: Rosaria Champagne Butterfield

4.54

Format: 368 pages, Hardcover

Bestselling Author Rosaria Butterfield Confronts 5 Cultural Lies She Once Believed Modern culture i… read more

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17. Do Not Be True to Yourself: Countercultural Advice for the Rest of Your Life

By: Kevin DeYoung

4.26

Format: 81 pages, Kindle Edition

Countercultural Yet Biblical Advice for High School and College Students, Ideal for Graduation and … read more

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18. M Is for Mama: A Rebellion Against Mediocre Motherhood

By: Abbie Halberstadt

4.53

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover

A PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY BESTSELLER Mama of ten Abbie Halberstadt helps women humbly and gracefully ri… read more

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19. Every Woman a Theologian: Know What You Believe. Live It Confidently. Communicate It Graciously.

By: Phylicia D. Masonheimer

4.50

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

Know what you believe and live it boldly! Phylicia Masonheimer believes that every woman should be … read more

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20. Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments

By: Emily A. Jensen

4.43

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

Motherhood is hard. In a world of five-step lists and silver-bullet solutions to become perfect par… read more

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21. Fostered: One Woman’s Powerful Story of Finding Faith and Family through Foster Care

By: Tori Hope Petersen

4.43

Format: 176 pages, Paperback

If you’re wondering if God can truly move in the life of someone with all the odds stacked against … read more

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"The foster care system should not be used solely to house children but should be used to help them heal."

-Tori Hope Petersen, Fostered: One Woman’s Powerful Story of Finding Faith and Family through Foster Care

"Too many people throw money and goods at vulnerable youth when they need time, basic skills, and long-term relationships."

-Tori Hope Petersen, Fostered: One Woman’s Powerful Story of Finding Faith and Family through Foster Care

"Being a safe person is something I've strived for. When all is said and done, I don't care to be remembered as a powerhouse. I hope to be remembered as a safe house."

-Tori Hope Petersen, Fostered: One Woman’s Powerful Story of Finding Faith and Family through Foster Care

"When we place children to fill beds, we are creating a system of temporary housing rather than a long-term solution of finding children their forever, safe, and loving families."

-Tori Hope Petersen, Fostered: One Woman’s Powerful Story of Finding Faith and Family through Foster Care

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22. Pray Big

By: Alistair Begg

4.48

Format: 112 pages, Paperback

So many of us struggle with prayer. Many books have been written on the subject and there's a reaso… read more

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23. Love Your Church: 8 Great Things About Being a Church Member

By: Tony Merida

4.26

Format: 160 pages, Paperback

Be inspired to grow in your love for and commitment to your local church as you understand what it … read more

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24. Impossible Christianity: Why Following Jesus Does Not Mean You Have to Change the World, Be an Expert in Everything, Accept Spiritual Failure, and Feel Miserable Pretty Much All the Time

By: Kevin DeYoung

4.36

Format: 160 pages, Hardcover

Bestselling Author Kevin DeYoung Offers Hope for Those Who Feel Like Christianity Has Become Hopele… read more

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25. The Art of Rest: Faith to Hit Pause in a World that Never Stops

By: Adam Mabry

4.17

Format: 144 pages, Paperback

If you're feeling weary… wishing life were more sustainable… searching for a way to rest without fe… read more

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"Anxiety is what unbelief feels like."

-Adam Mabry, The Art of Rest: Faith to Hit Pause in a World that Never Stops

"Idol worship is not just displeasing to God (terrible though that is); sooner or later, the false god consumes the worshiper, too."

-Adam Mabry, The Art of Rest: Faith to Hit Pause in a World that Never Stops

"We don't have to wait until the work is done to rest with God. Our personal sense of accomplishment isn't what we bring to God; it's what we're meant to get from him."

-Adam Mabry, The Art of Rest: Faith to Hit Pause in a World that Never Stops

"It is a great and glorious truth that we humans were made for the glory of God. To experience and express all the wonders of his manifold attributes is the delightful vocation of his people."

-Adam Mabry, The Art of Rest: Faith to Hit Pause in a World that Never Stops

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26. Memorizing Scripture: The Basics, Blessings, and Benefits of Meditating on God's Word

By: Glenna Marshall

4.73

Format: 160 pages, Paperback

Reclaiming the art of Scripture memorization Bible memory has fallen on hard times. It can feel unn… read more

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27. 5 Minutes in Church History: An Introduction to the Stories of God's Faithfulness in the History of the Church

By: Stephen J. Nichols

4.40

Format: 154 pages, Paperback

The history of the church is filled with stories. Stories of triumph, stories of defeat, stories of… read more

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28. God Doesn't Whisper

By: Jim Osman

4.56

Format: 321 pages, Kindle Edition

It is woven into the fabric of modern evangelicalism. The subject of numerous books, conferences, a… read more

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29. Reforming Joy: A Conversation Between Paul, the Reformers, and the Church Today

By: Tim Chester

4.15

Format: 112 pages, Paperback

Have you lost your joy?  Do you feel like you have to prove yourself? Does your Christian life feel… read more

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30. What Is a Church? (Church Questions)

By: Matthew Emadi

4.53

Format: 64 pages, Paperback

Brief, Accessible Guide Explains the Characteristics and Role of the Local Church What is the diffe… read more

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31. Christ-Centered Conflict Resolution: A Guide For Turbulent Times

By: Tony Merida

4.28

Format: 99 pages, Kindle Edition

Have you ever noticed that conflict is absolutely everywhere? Though we all want harmony in our rel… read more

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21 must-read christian books like Reforming Joy: A Conversation Between Paul, the Reformers, and the Church Today by Tim Chester

Transform Your Habits

Crazy Busy: A (Mercifully) Short Book about a (Really) Big Problem

Kevin DeYoung

4.10

Transform Your Habits

The Hole in Our Holiness: Filling the Gap between Gospel Passion and the Pursuit of Godliness

Kevin DeYoung

4.23

Transform Your Habits

When People Are Big and God is Small: Overcoming Peer Pressure, Codependency, and the Fear of Man (Resources for Changing Lives)

Edward T. Welch

4.26

Transform Your Habits

The Cost of Discipleship

Dietrich Bonhoeffer

4.30

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Transform Your Habits

Conversion: How God Creates a People (9Marks: Building Healthy Churches)

Michael Lawrence

4.59

Transform Your Habits

Humility: True Greatness

C.J. Mahaney

4.38

Transform Your Habits

Hidden Christmas: The Surprising Truth Behind the Birth of Christ

Timothy J. Keller

4.14

Transform Your Habits

The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict

Ken Sande

4.36

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