13 must-read christian books like Happiness by J.C. Ryle

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Happiness

By: J.C. Ryle

4.37

Format: 60 pages, Paperback

JC Ryle was a faithful evangelical Christian and prolific writer as well as Bishop of Liverpool; hi…

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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. The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness

By: Timothy J. Keller

4.51

Format: 46 pages, Paperback

‘What are the marks of a supernaturally changed heart?’ This is one of the questions the Apostle… read more

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"...the essence of gospel-humility is not thinking more of myself or thinking less of myself, it is thinking of myself less."

-Timothy J. Keller, The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness

"In other words, we are only proud of being more successful, more intelligent or more good-looking than the next person, and we are in the presence of someone who is more successful, intelligent and g…"

-Timothy J. Keller, The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness

"Up until the 20th century, traditional cultures (and this is still true of most cultures in the world) always believed that too high a view of yourself was the root cause of all the evil in the world…"

-Timothy J. Keller, The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness

3. 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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4. Intentional: Evangelism that takes people to Jesus

By: Paul Williams

3.86

Format: None pages, Paperback

If we're honest none of us find evangelism easy. We're told we should do it, we might know that we … read more

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5. The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert: An English Professor's Journey Into Christian Faith

By: Rosaria Champagne Butterfield

4.08

Format: 176 pages, Paperback

Rosaria, by the standards of many, was living a very good life. She had a tenured position at a lar… read more

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6. Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: A Devout Muslim Encounters Christianity

By: Nabeel Qureshi

4.31

Format: 256 pages, Paperback

An Unexpected Journey from Islam to Christianity In Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus, Nabeel Qureshi de… read more

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7. Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands: People in Need of Change Helping People in Need of Change (Resources for Changing Lives)

By: Paul David Tripp

4.37

Format: 376 pages, Paperback

Paul David Tripp’s masterpiece on ministry will transform how you view yourself and engage with oth… read more

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"Sin makes us moral quadriplegics."

-Paul David Tripp, Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands: People in Need of Change Helping People in Need of Change (Resources for Changing Lives)

"We rarely do anything with on single motive."

-Paul David Tripp, Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands: People in Need of Change Helping People in Need of Change (Resources for Changing Lives)

"The Bible says that our core problem, the fundamental reason we do what we do, is sin."

-Paul David Tripp, Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands: People in Need of Change Helping People in Need of Change (Resources for Changing Lives)

"Foolishness is more than being stupid, that deadly combination of arrogance and ignorance."

-Paul David Tripp, Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands: People in Need of Change Helping People in Need of Change (Resources for Changing Lives)

8. Making the Most of the Bible

By: John Charles Chapman

3.84

Format: None pages, Paperback

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9. The Fruit of Her Hands: Respect and the Christian Woman

By: Nancy Wilson

4.16

Format: None pages, Paperback

Imagine where the Church would be today if the men in it were respected as they ought to be by thei… read more

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10. Nine Marks of a Healthy Church

By: Mark Dever

3.93

Format: 214 pages, Paperback

What makes for a healthy church? A large congregation? Plentiful parking? Vibrant music? You may ha… read more

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11. 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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12. 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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13. No Shortcut to Success: A Manifesto for Modern Missions (9Marks)

By: Matt Rhodes

4.25

Format: 272 pages, Paperback

"A practical discussion of methods for Christian missionaries, recommending a return to traditional… read more

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14. The Reading Life: The Joy of Seeing New Worlds Through Others' Eyes

By: C.S. Lewis

4.10

Format: 192 pages, ebook

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

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15. The Grace of Gratitude

By: Paul Mallard

4.31

Format: 64 pages, Paperback

Gratitude can sometimes feel like thank you letters to half-remembered relatives. We know that we s… read more

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16. On Birth (How to Find God)

By: Timothy J. Keller

4.33

Format: 144 pages, Paperback

From New York Times bestselling author and pastor Timothy Keller, a book celebrating and exploring … read more

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17. Spurgeon the Pastor: Recovering a Biblical and Theological Vision for Ministry

By: Geoffrey Chang

4.69

Format: 272 pages, Paperback

**Winner of The Gospel Coalition Book Award 2022 for Biography & History**   How would you get more… read more

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18. Happiness

By: J.C. Ryle

4.37

Format: 60 pages, Paperback

JC Ryle was a faithful evangelical Christian and prolific writer as well as Bishop of Liverpool; hi… read more

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19. Waiting Isn't a Waste: The Surprising Comfort of Trusting God in the Uncertainties of Life

By: Mark Vroegop

4.56

Format: 152 pages, Paperback

Exploring 6 Characteristics of Waiting to Prompt Wisdom from God and Gain Invaluable Peace Througho… read more

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20. Peace over Perfection: Enjoying a Good God When You Feel You're Never Good Enough (Help for believers struggling with perfectionism and guilt in their Christian walk.)

By: Faith Chang

4.49

Format: 176 pages, Paperback

Encouragement from the gospel that gives peace and rest for those who struggle with perfectionism. … read more

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21. Things We All Have In Common

By: Pete Jackson

3.87

Format: 151 pages, Paperback

"We’re all different. But alongside much diversity, there are still many things that we all have in… read more

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