25 best-selling christian books like Need to Know: Your Guide to the Christian Life by J. Gary Millar

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Need to Know: Your Guide to the Christian Life

By: J. Gary Millar

4.19

Format: 128 pages, Paperback

Whether you are a new Christian, or have been for a while and feel in need of a refresher, or have …

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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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  • discipleship
  • christian
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  • christianity
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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. God's Big Picture: Tracing the Story-Line of the Bible

By: Vaughan Roberts

4.00

Format: 4 pages, Paperback

Sixty-six books written by forty people over nearly 2,000 years, in two languages and several diffe… read more

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  • christian
  • theology
  • christianity
  • faith
  • nonfiction
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3. Good and Angry: Redeeming Anger, Irritation, Complaining, and Bitterness

By: David A. Powlison

3.00

Format: 508 pages, Paperback

Something that matters to you just isn't right. First you see the problem, then you feel it. It sta… read more

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  • christian
  • theology
  • christianity
  • christian living
  • nonfiction
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4. The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name

By: Sally Lloyd-Jones , Jago

4.16

Format: 84 pages, Hardcover

The Moonbeam Award Gold Medal Winner in the religion category, The Jesus Storybook Bible tells the … read more

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  • christian
  • theology
  • christianity
  • faith
  • nonfiction
Cover of Sex, Dating, And Relationships: A Fresh Approach by None, Jay S. Thomas

5. Sex, Dating, And Relationships: A Fresh Approach

By: None , Jay S. Thomas

3.62

Format: 128 pages, Paperback

How far is too far? What does the Bible say about sexuality? How can I have a legit dating relati… read more

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  • christian
  • theology
  • christianity
  • christian living
  • nonfiction
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6. 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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  • discipleship
  • christian
  • theology
  • christianity
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  • nonfiction
"...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

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7. The Cross of Christ

By: John R.W. Stott

4.37

Format: 400 pages, Hardcover

The work of a lifetime, from one of the world's most influential thinkers, about the heart of the C… read more

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  • christian
  • theology
  • christianity
  • faith
  • christian living
  • nonfiction
Cover of None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us by Jen Wilkin

8. None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us

By: Jen Wilkin

4.26

Format: None pages, Paperback

Human beings were created to reflect the image of God--but only to a limited extent. Although we sh… read more

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  • christian
  • theology
  • christianity
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  • nonfiction
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9. Resolving Everyday Conflict

By: Kevin Johnson , Ken Sande

4.73

Format: None pages, Paperback

Ken Sande, author of the bestselling classic "The Peacemaker," has long been a trusted resource on … read more

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  • christianity
  • christian living
  • christian
  • nonfiction

10. 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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11. Evangelism & the Sovereignty of God

By: J.I. Packer

4.35

Format: 126 pages, Paperback

If God is in control of everything, can Christians sit back and not bother to evangelize? Or does a… read more

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"It is the nature of love to be enterprising."

-J.I. Packer, Evangelism & the Sovereignty of God

"Our are speculations are not the measure of our God."

-J.I. Packer, Evangelism & the Sovereignty of God

"Creatures are not entitled to register complaints about their Creator."

-J.I. Packer, Evangelism & the Sovereignty of God

"What we do every time we pray is to confess our impotence and God's sovereignty."

-J.I. Packer, Evangelism & the Sovereignty of God

12. Andy Catlett: Early Travels

By: Wendell Berry

3.78

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Berry opens this latest installment of the Port William series with young Andy Catlett preparing to… read more

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13. The God Who Is There: Finding Your Place in God's Story

By: Donald Arthur Carson

4.50

Format: None pages, ebook

Eminent evangelical theologian provides a basic introduction to the faith that traces the story of … read more

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14. Side by Side: Walking with Others in Wisdom and Love

By: Edward T. Welch

4.65

Format: None pages, Paperback

Practical Guidance for Loving Others Well Everyone needs help from time to time, especially in the … read more

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15. 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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  • theology
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  • christian living
  • nonfiction
"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

Cover of Humility: The Joy of Self-Forgetfulness by Gavin Ortlund

16. Humility: The Joy of Self-Forgetfulness

By: Gavin Ortlund

4.55

Format: 128 pages, Paperback

Cultivating Humility in a Gospel-Centered Way There are many misconceptions about what it means … read more

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  • christian
  • theology
  • christianity
  • faith
  • christian living
  • nonfiction
"Humility is not a virtue we cultivate in the abstract; it is a mark of integrity to the gospel, and all our efforts at humility must be fueled by the gospel lest they result in mere fleshly counterfe…"

-Gavin Ortlund, Humility: The Joy of Self-Forgetfulness

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17. 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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  • discipleship
  • christian
  • theology
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  • christian living
  • nonfiction
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18. 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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  • christian
  • theology
  • christianity
  • faith
  • christian living
  • nonfiction
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19. Monk's Hood (Chronicles of Brother Cadfael, #3)

By: Ellis Peters

4.08

Format: 287 pages, Kindle Edition

Silver Dagger Award Winner: In this medieval mystery, Brother Cadfael faces suspicion when one of h… read more

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"Don't reach for the halo too soon. You have plenty of time to enjoy yourself, even a little maliciously sometimes, before you settle down to being a saint."

-Ellis Peters, Monk's Hood (Chronicles of Brother Cadfael, #3)

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20. Rejoice and Tremble: The Surprising Good News of the Fear of the Lord

By: Michael Reeves

4.38

Format: 192 pages, Hardcover

Fear is one of the strongest human emotions, and it is one that often baffles Christians. "The f… read more

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  • discipleship
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  • nonfiction
Cover of The Air We Breathe: How We All Came to Believe in Freedom, Kindness, Progress, and Equality by Glen Scrivener

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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  • christian
  • theology
  • christianity
  • faith
  • nonfiction
Cover of The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes by Nancy R. Pearcey

22. The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes

By: Nancy R. Pearcey

4.51

Format: 352 pages, Hardcover

How the Script for Masculinity Turned Toxic--and How to Fix It "Why Can't We Hate Men?" asks a hea… read more

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  • christian
  • theology
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  • christian living
  • nonfiction
Cover of God of All Things: Rediscovering the Sacred in an Everyday World by Andrew         Wilson

23. God of All Things: Rediscovering the Sacred in an Everyday World

By: Andrew Wilson

4.53

Format: 224 pages, Paperback

Abstract theology is overrated, for God can be found in even the most ordinary of things. Jesus… read more

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  • theology
  • christianity
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  • nonfiction
Cover of To Hell with the Hustle by Jefferson Bethke

24. To Hell with the Hustle

By: Jefferson Bethke

3.99

Format: 224 pages, Paperback

This is your wake-up call to resist the Hustle culture and embrace the slowness of Jesus. Our cu… read more

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  • christianity
  • faith
  • christian living
  • nonfiction
"The big difference between chaos and shalom is rhythm. Chaos is unpredictable and unrhythmic. It has no set cadence. But shalom is more like a dance that depends on the rhythm in music."

-Jefferson Bethke, To Hell with the Hustle

"What if God doesn't want me to be big things for Him? Like, at all? What if He just wants me to talk to Him and know Him and live an ordinary live where I love Him and my neighbours well?"

-Jefferson Bethke, To Hell with the Hustle

"What if God doesn't want me to do big things for Him? Like, at all? What if He just wants me to talk to Him and know Him and live an ordinary live where I love Him and my neighbours well?"

-Jefferson Bethke, To Hell with the Hustle

"I'd thought that when I started to follow Jesus, things were supposed to get better. If that was true, why was it getting worse? Why did it hurt more instead of less? Maybe it's because when we're de…"

-Jefferson Bethke, To Hell with the Hustle

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25. The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World

By: Brett McCracken

4.34

Format: 192 pages, Paperback

We're facing an information overload. With the quick tap of a finger we can access an endless st… read more

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  • discipleship
  • christian
  • theology
  • christianity
  • faith
  • christian living
  • nonfiction
"Jesus doesn't just want a relationship with us on the thought level. He wants us to commune with him, and one another, as embodied beings. He came as an incarnate, flesh-and-blood person who walked a…"

-Brett McCracken, The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World

Cover of Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing by Jay  Stringer

26. Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing

By: Jay Stringer

4.61

Format: 288 pages, Paperback

Unwanted. It describes how we feel about some of the things we do. We don't wake up in the morning … read more

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  • christian
  • theology
  • christianity
  • faith
  • christian living
  • nonfiction
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27. Humble Calvinism

By: J.A. Medders

4.52

Format: 128 pages, Paperback

Humble Calvinism is both a helpful summary of what Calvinism is, and a helpful challenge to those w… read more

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  • christian
  • theology
  • christianity
  • faith
  • christian living
  • nonfiction
Cover of Enjoying God: Experience the power and love of God in everyday by Tim Chester

28. Enjoying God: Experience the power and love of God in everyday

By: Tim Chester

4.43

Format: 176 pages, Kindle Edition

We believe in God, we serve God, we trust God, but would we say that we experience God on a day to … read more

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  • discipleship
  • christian
  • theology
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  • christian living
  • nonfiction
Cover of Embracing Complementarianism: Turning Biblical Convictions into Positive Church Culture by Graham Beynon

29. Embracing Complementarianism: Turning Biblical Convictions into Positive Church Culture

By: Graham Beynon

4.15

Format: 183 pages, Kindle Edition

A biblical vision for the roles of men and women in the church—and how to put them into practice. … read more

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  • christian
  • theology
  • christianity
  • christian living
  • nonfiction
Cover of The Barefoot Disciple: Five Money Habits for Modern Disciples by Yoël Frank

30. The Barefoot Disciple: Five Money Habits for Modern Disciples

By: Yoël Frank

4.14

Format: 222 pages, Paperback

This book will make you more like a disciple and less like a consumer with your money. Spending, s… read more

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  • nonfiction
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31. Need to Know: Your Guide to the Christian Life

By: J. Gary Millar

4.19

Format: 128 pages, Paperback

Whether you are a new Christian, or have been for a while and feel in need of a refresher, or have … read more

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26 Top nonfiction books like Need to Know: Your Guide to the Christian Life by J. Gary Millar

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

God's Big Picture: Tracing the Story-Line of the Bible

Vaughan Roberts

4.00

Transform Your Habits

Good and Angry: Redeeming Anger, Irritation, Complaining, and Bitterness

David A. Powlison

3.00

Transform Your Habits

The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name

Sally Lloyd-Jones , Jago

4.16

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14 must-read nonfiction books like Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament by Mark Vroegop

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

Good and Angry: Redeeming Anger, Irritation, Complaining, and Bitterness

David A. Powlison

3.00

Transform Your Habits

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

Paul David Tripp

4.37

Transform Your Habits

Seasons of Sorrow: The Pain of Loss and the Comfort of God

Tim Challies

4.80

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