16 must-read christian living books like Is the Commission Still Great?: 8 Myths about Missions and What They Mean for the Church by Steve Richardson

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Is the Commission Still Great?: 8 Myths about Missions and What They Mean for the Church

By: Steve Richardson

4.22

Format: 206 pages, Paperback

Dismantling the Myths that Obscure God’s Great Plan   The primary mission of the church is to glori…

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1. The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering Our Hidden Life in God

By: Dallas Willard , Richard J. Foster

4.22

Format: 448 pages, Hardcover

The Divine Conspiracy has revolutionized how we think about the true meaning of discipleship. In th… read more

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"Genius, it is said, is the ability to scrutinize the obvious."

-Dallas Willard, The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering Our Hidden Life in God

"The idea of having faith in Jesus has come to be totally isolated from being his apprentice and learning how to do what he said."

-Dallas Willard, The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering Our Hidden Life in God

"Jesus, Willard says, “does not call us to do what he did, but to be as he was, permeated with love. Then the doing of what he did and said becomes the natural expression of who we are in him."

-Dallas Willard, The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering Our Hidden Life in God

"(God's) nature, identity, and overarching purposes are no doubt unchanging. But his intentions with regard to many particular matters that concern individual human beings are not. This does not dimin…"

-Dallas Willard, The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering Our Hidden Life in God

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2. The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment

By: Jeremiah Burroughs

4.33

Format: 232 pages, Paperback

Jeremiah Burroughs is worthily reckoned as belonging to the front rank of English puritan preachers… read more

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"So be satisfied and quiet, be contented with your contentment. I lack certain things that others have, but blessed be God, I have a contented heart which others have not."

-Jeremiah Burroughs, The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment

"Christian, how did you enjoy comfort before? Was the creature anything to you but a conduit, a pipe, that conveyed God's goodness to you? 'The pipe is cut off,' says God, 'come to me, the fountain, a…"

-Jeremiah Burroughs, The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment

"In a clock, stop but one wheel and you stop every wheel, because they are dependent upon one other. So when God has ordered a thing for the present to be thus and thus, how do you know how many thing…"

-Jeremiah Burroughs, The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment

3. Sacred Rhythms: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation

By: Ruth Haley Barton

4.27

Format: 217 pages, Hardcover

Winner of a 2006 Logos Book Award! Do you long for a deep, fundamental change in your life with God… read more

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4. Peace Child: An Unforgettable Story of Primitive Jungle Treachery in the 20th Century

By: Don Richardson

3.57

Format: None pages,

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5. The Insanity of God: A True Story of Faith Resurrected

By: Gregg Lewis , None

3.75

Format: 288 pages, Paperback

The Insanity of Godis the personal and lifelong journey of an ordinary couple from rural Kentucky w… read more

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6. 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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7. The Practice of the Presence of God

By: Brother Lawrence

4.32

Format: 95 pages, Paperback

Alternative cover edition of ISBN 0883681056 can be found here Brother Lawrence was a man of hum… read more

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"We ought not to be weary of doing little things for the love of God, who regards not the greatness of the work, but the love with which it is performed."

-Brother Lawrence, The Practice of the Presence of God

"We must know before we can love. In order to know God, we must often think of Him; and when we come to love Him, we shall then also think of Him often, for our heart will be with our treasure."

-Brother Lawrence, The Practice of the Presence of God

" Prayer is so simple. It is like quietly opening a door and slipping into the very presence of God. There, in the stillness, to listen to His voice, perhaps in petition or only to listen. It matters …"

-Brother Lawrence, The Practice of the Presence of God

"That with him the set times of prayer were not different from other times: that he retired to pray, according to the directions of his Superior, but that he did not want such retirement. nor ask for …"

-Brother Lawrence, The Practice of the Presence of God

8. 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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9. How to Stay Christian in Seminary

By: John Piper , David Mathis , Jonathan Parnell

3.36

Format: 96 pages, Paperback

Seminary is exhilarating . . . and dangerous. Seminary can be thrilling, with the potential to insp… read more

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10. Delighting in the Trinity: An Introduction to the Christian Faith

By: Michael Reeves

3.71

Format: 224 pages,

In this brief and winsome book, Michael Reeves presents an introduction to the Christian faith that… read more

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11. What is the Mission of the Church?: Making sense of social justice, Shalom and the Great Commission

By: Kevin DeYoung , Adam Verner , Greg Gilbert

4.30

Format: 373 pages, Audiobook

Addressing mission, evangelism and social justice, two pastors draw readers to the Bible's teaching… read more

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12. Through Gates of Splendor

By: Elisabeth Elliot

3.37

Format: 204 pages, Paperback

In 1956, five young men, including Elliot's husband, Jim, traveled into the jungles of Ecuador to e… read more

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13. Let the Nations Be Glad!: The Supremacy of God in Missions

By: John Piper , None

3.16

Format: 192 pages, Paperback

Why do we do missions? We are told, by Jesus, to preach the gospel and make disciples of all nation… read more

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14. For the Glory: Eric Liddell's Journey from Olympic Champion to Modern Martyr

By: Duncan Hamilton

4.10

Format: None pages, Hardcover

The untold and inspiring story of Eric Liddell, hero of Chariots of Fire, from his Olympic medal to… read more

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15. Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers

By: Dane C. Ortlund

4.52

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

Christians know that God loves them, but often think that he is perpetually disappointed and frustr… read more

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"Looking inside ourselves, we can anticipate only harshness from heaven. Looking out to Christ, we can anticipate only gentleness."

-Dane C. Ortlund, Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers

"The fall also entrenched in our minds dark thoughts of God, thoughts that are only dug out over multiple exposures to the gospel over many years. Perhaps Satan’s greatest victory in your life today i…"

-Dane C. Ortlund, Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers

"John's point in 13:1 is that in going to the cross, Jesus did not retain something for himself, the way we tend to do when we seek to love others sacrificially. He does not love like us. We love unti…"

-Dane C. Ortlund, Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers

"It is one thing, as a child, to be told your father loves you. You believe him. You take him at his word. But it is another thing, unutterably more real, to be swept up in his embrace, to feel the wa…"

-Dane C. Ortlund, Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers

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16. 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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Cover of Everybody, Always: Becoming Love in a World Full of Setbacks and Difficult People by Bob Goff

17. Everybody, Always: Becoming Love in a World Full of Setbacks and Difficult People

By: Bob Goff

4.44

Format: 240 pages, Paperback

New York Times Bestseller! What happens when we give away love like we're made of it? In his… read more

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"Love isn’t something we fall into; love is someone we become."

-Bob Goff, Everybody, Always: Becoming Love in a World Full of Setbacks and Difficult People

"There’s a difference between good judgment and living in judgment."

-Bob Goff, Everybody, Always: Becoming Love in a World Full of Setbacks and Difficult People

"Sadly, whenever I make my opinions more important than the difficult people God made, I turn the wine back into water."

-Bob Goff, Everybody, Always: Becoming Love in a World Full of Setbacks and Difficult People

"What is it that you don't think you can do? What do you think is too big for you? Or too scary, or too risky? Sometimes God whispers it, and sometimes, he shouts it. Whatever the volume, I bet he's a…"

-Bob Goff, Everybody, Always: Becoming Love in a World Full of Setbacks and Difficult People

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18. Strange New World: How Thinkers and Activists Redefined Identity and Sparked the Sexual Revolution

By: Carl R. Trueman

4.50

Format: 204 pages, Paperback

From Philosophy to Technology, Tracing the Origin of Identity Politics How did the world arrive … read more

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Cover of The God of the Garden: Thoughts on Creation, Culture, and the Kingdom by Andrew       Peterson

19. 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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20. Remaking the World: How 1776 Created the Post-Christian West

By: Andrew Wilson

4.51

Format: 473 pages, Kindle Edition

How 7 Transformational Events in 1776 Paved the Way for Today’s Post-Christian West With dizzyin… read more

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Cover of Surviving and Thriving in Seminary: An Academic and Spiritual Handbook by H. Daniel Zacharias

21. Surviving and Thriving in Seminary: An Academic and Spiritual Handbook

By: H. Daniel Zacharias

4.16

Format: 208 pages, Kindle Edition

Your years in seminary are meant to prepare you for ministry, but it can also be a very challenging… read more

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22. The Deeply Formed Life: Five Transformative Values to Root Us in the Way of Jesus

By: Rich Villodas

4.24

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

During our chaotic times, discover five forgotten values that can spark internal growth and help us… read more

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"Adam and Eve hid behind a tree, naked and con­quered by shame. But Jesus hung on a tree, naked, and conquered shame. In Jesus, shame doesn’t have the last word."

-Rich Villodas, The Deeply Formed Life: Five Transformative Values to Root Us in the Way of Jesus

"Sabbath is not a reward for hard work. Sabbath is a gift that precedes work and enables us to work. (…) As with God’s Grace, rest is never a reward; it’s a gift."

-Rich Villodas, The Deeply Formed Life: Five Transformative Values to Root Us in the Way of Jesus

"The reason we are hospitable is to open our hearts to others in the way that God has opened His heart to us. (...) As the theologian Henri Nouwen said, "Hospitality is not to change people, but to of…"

-Rich Villodas, The Deeply Formed Life: Five Transformative Values to Root Us in the Way of Jesus

"When I get to the portion that says, "Lead us not into temptation," That (...) doesn't mean that God leads us into temptation; rather, (...) It's us essentially saying, "Lord, (...) I'm vulnerable. D…"

-Rich Villodas, The Deeply Formed Life: Five Transformative Values to Root Us in the Way of Jesus

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23. 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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24. Try Softer: A Fresh Approach to Move Us out of Anxiety, Stress, and Survival Mode--and into a Life of Connection and Joy

By: Aundi Kolber

4.40

Format: 256 pages, Kindle Edition

"In the wise and soulful tradition of teachers like Shauna Niequist and Brene Brown, therapist Aund… read more

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25. You're Only Human: How Your Limits Reflect God’s Design and Why That’s Good News

By: Kelly M. Kapic

4.40

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

Work. Family. Church. Exercise. Sleep. The list of demands on our time seems to be never ending.… read more

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26. Pastor, Jesus is Enough: Hope for the Weary, Burned Out, and the Broken

By: Jeremy Writebol

4.28

Format: 184 pages, Paperback

In Pastor, Jesus Is Enough, Jeremy Writebol invites pastors to hear the words of the risen Jesus in… read more

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Cover of The Secular Creed: Engaging Five Contemporary Claims by Rebecca McLaughlin

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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Cover of Managing Leadership Anxiety: Yours and Theirs by Steve Cuss

28. Managing Leadership Anxiety: Yours and Theirs

By: Steve Cuss

4.34

Format: 224 pages, Paperback

You Can Learn to Handle the Onslaught of Internal and External Pressures Does anxiety get in the wa… read more

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Cover of Gospel People: A Call for Evangelical Integrity by Michael Reeves

29. Gospel People: A Call for Evangelical Integrity

By: Michael Reeves

4.39

Format: 144 pages, Paperback

A Biblical Case for the Importance and Goodness of Being “Evangelical” The term  evangelical  is of… read more

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30. A Survey of World Missions

By: Robin Hadaway

3.84

Format: 338 pages, Paperback

Reflecting thorough scholarship and decades of ministry experience, Robin Hadaway’s A Survey of Wor… read more

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31. Is the Commission Still Great?: 8 Myths about Missions and What They Mean for the Church

By: Steve Richardson

4.22

Format: 206 pages, Paperback

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18 Best christian books like Is the Commission Still Great?: 8 Myths about Missions and What They Mean for the Church by Steve Richardson

Transform Your Habits

The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering Our Hidden Life in God

Dallas Willard , Richard J. Foster

4.22

Transform Your Habits

The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment

Jeremiah Burroughs

4.33

Transform Your Habits

The Practice of the Presence of God

Brother Lawrence

4.32

Transform Your Habits

Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers

Dane C. Ortlund

4.52

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12 Best audiobook books like Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus, Become Like Him, Do As He Did by John Mark Comer

Transform Your Habits

Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers

Dane C. Ortlund

4.52

Transform Your Habits

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

John Mark Comer

4.63

Transform Your Habits

How to Walk into a Room: The Art of Knowing When to Stay and When to Walk Away

Emily P. Freeman

4.01

Transform Your Habits

Untangle Your Emotions: Naming What You Feel and Knowing What to Do About It

Jennie Allen

4.24

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