Good News of Great Joy: Daily Readings for Advent
By: John Piper
3.78
Format: None pages, ebook
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1. Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God's Plan for the World
By: Timothy J. Keller , Katherine Leary Alsdorf
4.29
Format: 288 pages, Hardcover
New York Times bestselling author of The Prodigal Prophet Timothy Keller shows how God calls on eac… read more
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"It (idolatry) means turning a good thing into an ultimate thing."-Timothy J. Keller, Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God's Plan for the World
"Two things we want so desperately, glory and relationship, can coexist only in God."-Timothy J. Keller, Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God's Plan for the World
"Community service has become a patch for morality. You can devote your life to community service and be a total schmuck."-Timothy J. Keller, Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God's Plan for the World
"The great danger is to always single out some aspect of God’s good creation and identify it, rather than alien intrusion of sin, as the villain."-Timothy J. Keller, Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God's Plan for the World
2. 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)
3. Christianity and Liberalism
By: J. Gresham Machen
4.33
Format: 199 pages, Paperback
Machen's classic defense of orthodox Christianity establishes the importance of scriptural doctrine… read more
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"The truth is that if Jesus be merely an example, He is not a worthy example; for He claimed to be far more."-J. Gresham Machen, Christianity and Liberalism
"According to modern liberalism, in other words, Jesus was the Founder of Christianity because He was the first Christian, and Christianity consists in maintenance of the religious life which Jesus in…"-J. Gresham Machen, Christianity and Liberalism
"When we come to see that it was no mere man who suffered on Calvary but the Lord of Glory, then we shall be willing to say that one drop of the precious blood of Jesus is of more value, for our own s…"-J. Gresham Machen, Christianity and Liberalism
"The sage of Nazareth may satisfy those who have never faced the problem of evil in their own lives; but to talk about an ideal to those who are under the thralldom of sin is a cruel mockery. Yet if J…"-J. Gresham Machen, Christianity and Liberalism
4. Respectable Sins: Confronting the Sins We Tolerate
By: Jerry Bridges
3.86
Format: 568 pages, Hardcover
Have Christians become so preoccupied with "major" sins that we have lost sight of our need to deal… read more
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5. Just Do Something: A Liberating Approach to Finding God's Will
By: Kevin DeYoung
4.24
Format: 128 pages, Paperback
A Liberating Approach to Finding God's Will or How to Make a Decision Without Dreams, Visions, Flee… read more
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"We're not consistent. We're not stable. We don't stick with anything. Most of the time we can't even make decisions."-Kevin DeYoung, Just Do Something: A Liberating Approach to Finding God's Will
"If you think God has promised this world will be a five-star hotel, you will be miserable as you live through the normal struggles of life. But if you remember that God promised we would be pilgrims …"-Kevin DeYoung, Just Do Something: A Liberating Approach to Finding God's Will
"My fear is that of all the choices people face today, the one they rarely consider is, "How can I serve most effectively and fruitfully in the local church?" I wonder if the abundance of opportunitie…"-Kevin DeYoung, Just Do Something: A Liberating Approach to Finding God's Will
6. Good News of Great Joy: Daily Readings for Advent
By: John Piper
3.78
Format: None pages, ebook
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7. Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life
By: J.I. Packer , Donald S. Whitney , Rita J. Platt
4.28
Format: 272 pages, Paperback
Drawn from a rich heritage, "Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life" will guide you through a… read more
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"Discipline without direction is drudgery."-J.I. Packer, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life
"If people threw away their money as thoughtlessly as they throw away their time, we would think them insane. Yet time is infinitely more precious than money because money can’t buy time."-J.I. Packer, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life
"The end —that is, the purpose of practicing the Disciplines —is godliness. I define godliness as both closeness to Christ and conformity to Christ, a conformity that’s both inward and outward, a grow…"-J.I. Packer, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life
8. 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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9. Come, Let Us Adore Him: A Daily Advent Devotional
By: Paul David Tripp
3.66
Format: None pages, Hardcover
Every time the Christmas season comes around, we look forward to putting up a tree, giving and rece… read more
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10. New Morning Mercies: A Daily Gospel Devotional
By: Paul David Tripp
4.10
Format: 9 pages, Hardcover
365 Gospel-Centered Devotions for the Whole Year Mornings can be tough. Sometimes, a hearty breakfa… read more
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11. Habits of Grace: Enjoying Jesus through the Spiritual Disciplines
By: John Piper , David Mathis
4.14
Format: 560 pages, Hardcover
Hear his voice. Have his ear. Belong to his body. Three seemingly unremarkable principles shape and… read more
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12. The Bruised Reed
By: Richard Sibbes
4.44
Format: 134 pages, Paperback
In this famous exposition of Isaiah 42:3, Sibbes unfolds the tender ministry of Jesus Christ, who i… read more
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"Weakness with watchfulness will stand, when strength with too much confidence fails. Weakness, with acknowledgement of it, is the fittest seat and subject for God to perfect his strength in; for cons…"-Richard Sibbes, The Bruised Reed
"Moses, without any mercy, breaks all bruised reeds, and quenches all smoking flax. For the law requires personal, perpetual and perfect obedience from the heart, and that under a most terrible curse,…"-Richard Sibbes, The Bruised Reed
13. 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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14. 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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15. The Compelling Community: Where God's Power Makes a Church Attractive
By: Mark Dever , Jamie Dunlop
4.18
Format: None pages, Paperback
What does a community that testifies to God's power look like? God's people are called to a togethe… 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. 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
18. 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
19. 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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20. Lead: 12 Gospel Principles for Leadership in the Church
By: Paul David Tripp
4.43
Format: 240 pages, Hardcover
The church is experiencing a leadership crisis. For every celebrity pastor exiting in the spotl… read more
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21. 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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22. 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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23. Rediscover Church: Why the Body of Christ Is Essential
By: Collin Hansen
4.13
Format: 160 pages, Paperback
“A Christian without a church is a Christian in trouble.” Since a global pandemic abruptly closed p… read more
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24. The Prodigal Prophet: Jonah and the Mystery of God's Mercy
By: Timothy J. Keller
4.49
Format: 5 pages, Audio CD
An angry prophet. A feared and loathsome enemy. A devastating storm. And the surprising message of … read more
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"Why was God sending a deluge of disappointments? "Tis in this way," the Lord replied, in essence: "I am ANSWERING your prayers for grace and faith. I am only trying to liberate you from the things th…"-Timothy J. Keller, The Prodigal Prophet: Jonah and the Mystery of God's Mercy
"When you indulge yourself in bitter thought, it feels so satisfying to fantasize about payback. But slowly and surely it will enlarge your capacity for self-pity, erode your ability to trust and enjo…"-Timothy J. Keller, The Prodigal Prophet: Jonah and the Mystery of God's Mercy
25. Love Came Down at Christmas: Daily Readings for Advent
By: Sinclair B. Ferguson
4.55
Format: 160 pages, Paperback
Love is at the heart of Christmas—it's the reason behind all our gathering and gift-giving at this … read more
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26. Blessed: Experiencing the Promise of the Book of Revelation
By: Nancy Guthrie
4.67
Format: 272 pages, Paperback
An Understandable and Reliable Guide to Revelation Blessed , by bestselling author and speaker Nanc… read more
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"Jesus doesn't just look at us; he looks into us. And if we are willing to hold his gaze, he will burn away what is meaningless and frivolous and contaminating."-Nancy Guthrie, Blessed: Experiencing the Promise of the Book of Revelation
27. 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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28. Before You Share Your Faith: Five Ways to Be Evangelism Ready
By: Matt Smethurst
4.43
Format: 117 pages, Paperback
When it comes to evangelism, we often struggle. Maybe it’s the inertia that comes with feeling out … read more
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"Prayer is arguably the most objective measurement of our dependence upon God. Think of it this way. The things you pray about are the things you trust God to handle. The things you neglect to pray ab…"-Matt Smethurst, Before You Share Your Faith: Five Ways to Be Evangelism Ready
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. In the Lord I Take Refuge: 150 Daily Devotions Through the Psalms
By: Dane C. Ortlund
4.66
Format: 416 pages, Hardcover
Experience the Depth of the Psalms with Pastor and Author Dane Ortlund The Psalms could be called t… read more
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31. The Weary World Rejoices: Daily Devotions for Advent
By: Melissa B. Kruger
4.42
Format: 102 pages, Kindle Edition
For generations, churches and families have used Advent wreaths to help prepare for celebrating the… read more
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