Suffering Wisely and Well: The Grief of Job and the Grace of God
By: Eric Ortlund
4.48
Format: 192 pages, Paperback
Why Suffering God’s Purpose for Pain in the Life of Job and throughout Scripture Why does God allo…
Want to Read $ 10.07"After all, the only kind of relationship with God that will save us is one where he is loved for who he is, for his own sake, irrespective of what secondary, earthly blessings we gain or lose because of our relationship with him. Unless Christians can, perhaps imperfectly but sincerely, affirm the all-surpassing worth of knowing God (Phil. 3:8)—surpassing even the worth of knowing one’s children—then we will be bored in the new creation, where God is “all in all"-Eric Ortlund, Suffering Wisely and Well: The Grief of Job and the Grace of God
"After all, the only kind of relationship with God that will save us is one where he is loved for who he is, for his own sake, irrespective of what secondary, earthly blessings we gain or lose because of our relationship with him. Unless Christians can, perhaps imperfectly but sincerely, affirm the all-surpassing worth of knowing God (Phil. 3:8)—surpassing even the worth of knowing one’s children—then we will be bored in the new creation, where God is “all in all"-Eric Ortlund, Suffering Wisely and Well: The Grief of Job and the Grace of God
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1. Hannah Coulter
By: Wendell Berry
4.38
Format: 190 pages, Paperback
Hannah Coulter is Wendell Berry's seventh novel and his first to employ the voice of a woman charac… read more
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"Time doesn't stop. Your life doesn't stop and wait until you get ready to start living it."-Wendell Berry, Hannah Coulter
"And so I learned about grief, and about the absence and emptiness that for a long time make grief unforgettable."-Wendell Berry, Hannah Coulter
"Living right on called for nothing out of the ordinary. We made no changes. We only accepted the changes as they came."-Wendell Berry, Hannah Coulter
"Grandmam came back from that distance in time that separates grandmothers from their grandchildren and made herself a mother to me."-Wendell Berry, Hannah Coulter
2. Letters of John Newton
By: John Newton
3.95
Format: 272 pages, Paperback
These letters provide a wealth of instruction and breathe a spirit of deep devotion to Christ and h… read more
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3. The Expulsive Power of a New Affection
By: Thomas Chalmers
3.00
Format: 50 pages, Paperback
Dr. Chalmers states that "It is seldom that any of our tastes are made to disappear by a mere proce… read more
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4. Suffering and the Heart of God: How Trauma Destroys and Christ Restores
By: None , Diane Langberg
2.64
Format: 110 pages,
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5. On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness (The Wingfeather Saga, #1)
By: Andrew Peterson
4.33
Format: 290 pages, Paperback
Once, in a cottage above the cliffs on the Dark Sea of Darkness, there lived three children and the… read more
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"Even if hope is just a low ember at night, in the morning you can still start a fire."-Andrew Peterson, On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness (The Wingfeather Saga, #1)
"Esben Igiby was seeping into Janner’s thoughts, and there was no way to seal the leak."-Andrew Peterson, On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness (The Wingfeather Saga, #1)
"But other than the cruel fangs and the constant threat of death and torture, there wasn't much to fear in Skree."-Andrew Peterson, On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness (The Wingfeather Saga, #1)
"There's just something about the way he sings. It makes me think of when it snows outside, and the fire is warm, and Podo is telling us a story while you're cooking, and there's no place I'd rather b…"-Andrew Peterson, On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness (The Wingfeather Saga, #1)
6. 44 Scotland Street (44 Scotland Street, #1)
By: Alexander McCall Smith
4.07
Format: 253 pages, Paperback
44 SCOTLAND STREET - Book 1 The residents and neighbors of 44 Scotland Street and the city of Edinb… read more
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7. The Soul Winner
By: Charles Haddon Spurgeon
4.00
Format: 208 pages, Paperback
English evangelist C. H. Spurgeon, one of the most popular preachers of the late 19th century, was … read more
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8. Embodied Hope: A Theological Meditation on Pain and Suffering
By: Kelly M. Kapic
4.75
Format: 14 pages, Paperback
This book will make no attempt to defend God. . . . If you are looking for a book that boasts trium… read more
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9. The Mortification of Sin (Puritan Paperbacks)
By: John Owen
4.36
Format: 132 pages, Paperback
In this abridgement of a classic work, the famous Puritan John Owen shows the need for Christians t… read more
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"Let not man think he makes any progress in holiness who walks not over the bellies of his lusts."-John Owen, The Mortification of Sin (Puritan Paperbacks)
"a sense of the love of Christ in the cross; lie at the bottom of all true spiritual mortification"-John Owen, The Mortification of Sin (Puritan Paperbacks)
"Set faith at work on Christ for the killing of thy sin. His blood is the great sovereign remedy for sin-sick souls. Live in this, and thou wilt die a conqueror; yea, thou wilt, through the good provi…"-John Owen, The Mortification of Sin (Puritan Paperbacks)
"A man may beat down the bitter fruit from an evil tree until he is weary; while the root abides in strength and vigour, the beating down of the present fruit will not hinder it from bringing forth mo…"-John Owen, The Mortification of Sin (Puritan Paperbacks)
10. Seasons of Sorrow: The Pain of Loss and the Comfort of God
By: Tim Challies
4.80
Format: 224 pages, Hardcover
An honest look at grief and fears, faith and hope. Combining personal narrative, sound theology, an… read more
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"...one of the hardest parts of my loss is that all my feelings of love remain, but there's no way to express them."-Tim Challies, Seasons of Sorrow: The Pain of Loss and the Comfort of God
"The father instinct that was so strong within me went from abundant to empty. And so while I miss Nick so very deeply, I also miss the part of my life and identity that was wrapped up in being his da…"-Tim Challies, Seasons of Sorrow: The Pain of Loss and the Comfort of God
11. Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament
By: Mark Vroegop
4.54
Format: 224 pages, Paperback
Lament is how you live between the poles of a hard life and trusting God's goodness. Lament is h… read more
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"To cry is human, but to lament is Christian."-Mark Vroegop, Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament
"Every lament is a prayer; a statement of faith"-Mark Vroegop, Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament
"When brokenness becomes your life, lament helps you turn to God. It lifts your head and turns your tear-filled eyes toward the only hope you have: God's grace."-Mark Vroegop, Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament
"The lament of Good Friday was answered three days later with the empty tomb. The greatest injustice in history became the greatest display of divine mercy. Tragedy became triumph. Lament was the voic…"-Mark Vroegop, Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament
12. Timothy Keller: His Spiritual and Intellectual Formation
By: Collin Hansen
4.56
Format: 320 pages, Hardcover
Timothy Keller takes readers behind the scenes to meet the people and understand the events that fo… read more
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13. Deeper: Real Change for Real Sinners
By: Dane C. Ortlund
4.58
Format: 193 pages, Kindle Edition
“Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” —2 Peter 3:18 How do Chri… read more
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14. The God of the Garden: Thoughts on Creation, Culture, and the Kingdom
By: Andrew Peterson
4.49
Format: 224 pages, Paperback
There’s a strong biblical connection between people and trees. They both come from dirt. They’re bo… read more
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15. Forgive: Why Should I and How Can I?
By: Timothy J. Keller
4.60
Format: 250 pages, Hardcover
Pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller outlines the reasons why forgiveness ha… read more
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16. Bully Pulpit: Confronting the Problem of Spiritual Abuse in the Church
By: Michael J. Kruger
4.49
Format: 192 pages, Hardcover
Are churches looking for the wrong kind of leaders? The last decade has witnessed a rising number o… read more
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17. The Lord of Psalm 23: Jesus Our Shepherd, Companion, and Host
By: David Gibson
4.74
Format: 157 pages, Kindle Edition
Expository Study of Psalm 23 Reveals the Beauty and Deep Theological Meaning behind a Familiar Part… read more
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18. Encouragement for the Depressed (Crossway Short Classics)
By: Charles Haddon Spurgeon
4.54
Format: 112 pages, Paperback
In this classic sermon, Charles Spurgeon gently urges those struggling with depression to cast thei… read more
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19. Spiritual Gifts: What They Are and Why They Matter
By: Thomas R. Schreiner
4.18
Format: 192 pages, Paperback
What are the spiritual gifts? Do all Christians have them? Have the miraculous gifts ceased? The… read more
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20. Overcoming Apathy: Gospel Hope for Those Who Struggle to Care
By: Uche Anizor
4.22
Format: None pages, ebook
Understanding Apathy and How to Combat It For many Christians, apathy can feel inescapable. They ex… read more
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21. The Air We Breathe: How We All Came to Believe in Freedom, Kindness, Progress, and Equality
By: Glen Scrivener
4.50
Format: 232 pages, Paperback
Is Christianity history? Or is Christian history the deepest explanation of the modern world?Today … read more
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22. You Are Not Your Own: Belonging to God in an Inhuman World
By: Alan Noble
4.35
Format: 232 pages, Hardcover
"You are your own, and you belong to yourself." This is the fundamental assumption of modern life. … read more
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23. 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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24. No Greater Love: A Biblical Vision for Friendship
By: Rebecca McLaughlin
4.26
Format: 176 pages, Paperback
Greater love has no one than that he lay down his life for his friends. –John 15:13 Our culture id… read more
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25. Even Better than Eden: Nine Ways the Bible's Story Changes Everything about Your Story
By: Nancy Guthrie
4.36
Format: 208 pages, Paperback
Most people--Christians and non-Christians alike--are familiar with the garden of Eden, the perfect… read more
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"My friend, if you are weak—worn out from work, worn down by criticism, weary of constant demands or disappointments—if you have come to the end of yourself, if you've been emptied of your delusions o…"-Nancy Guthrie, Even Better than Eden: Nine Ways the Bible's Story Changes Everything about Your Story
26. Prayer: How Praying Together Shapes the Church (9marks: Building Healthy Churches)
By: John Onwuchekwa
4.41
Format: 144 pages, Hardcover
Prayer is as necessary to the Christian as breathing is to the human body--but it often doesn't com… read more
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27. Fight for Your Pastor
By: Peter C. Orr
4.53
Format: 112 pages, Paperback
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28. Persistent Prayer (Blessings of the Faith)
By: Guy M. Richard
4.42
Format: 136 pages, Kindle Edition
We have many reasons to be excited about prayer—and to pray with urgency! Guy Richard shows us that… read more
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29. Suffering Wisely and Well: The Grief of Job and the Grace of God
By: Eric Ortlund
4.48
Format: 192 pages, Paperback
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"After all, the only kind of relationship with God that will save us is one where he is loved for who he is, for his own sake, irrespective of what secondary, earthly blessings we gain or lose because…"-Eric Ortlund, Suffering Wisely and Well: The Grief of Job and the Grace of God
30. Irresistible Faith: Becoming the Kind of Christian the World Can't Resist
By: Scott Sauls
4.28
Format: 224 pages, Paperback
What if Christians became the best advertisement for Jesus?Jesus said his followers would be a ligh… read more
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"[It is] our inclination to replace Jesus’ call to deny ourselves, take up our crosses and follow him. We replace his call with a self-serving path in which we deny our neighbors, take up our comforts…"-Scott Sauls, Irresistible Faith: Becoming the Kind of Christian the World Can't Resist
31. God’s Rascal: The Jacob Narrative in Genesis 25–35
By: Dale Ralph Davis
4.44
Format: 144 pages, Paperback
Beloved author Dale Ralph Davis looks at one of the most fascinating characters in the Bible, and t… read more
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