The Case for Christ: A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus Lee Strobel  
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The Case for Christ records Lee Strobel's attempt to "determine if there's credible evidence that Jesus of Nazareth really is the Son of God." The book consists primarily of interviews between Strobel (a former legal editor at the Chicago Tribune) and biblical scholars such as Bruce Metzger. Each interview is based on a simple question, concerning historical evidence (for example, "Can the Biographies of Jesus Be Trusted?"), scientific evidence, ("Does Archaeology Confirm or Contradict Jesus' Biographies?"), and "psychiatric evidence" ("Was Jesus Crazy When He Claimed to Be the Son of God?"). Together, these interviews compose a case brief defending Jesus' divinity, and urging readers to reach a verdict of their own.

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Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth, 25th Anniversary Edition Richard J. Foster  
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When Richard Foster began writing Celebration of Discipline more than 20 years ago, an older writer gave him a bit of advice: "Be sure that every chapter forces the reader into the next chapter." Foster took the advice to heart; as a result, his book presents one of the most compelling and readable visions of Christian spirituality published in the past few decades. After beginning with a simple observation——"Superficiality is the curse of our age.... The desperate need today is not for a greater number of intelligent people, or gifted people, but for deep people"—Foster—Foster's book moves to explain the disciplines people must cultivate in order to achieve spiritual depth. In succinct, urgent, and sometimes humorous chapters, Foster defines a broad range of classic spiritual disciplines in terms that are lucid without being too limiting and offers advice that's practical without being overly prescriptive. For instance, after describing meditation as a combination of "intense intimacy and awful reverence," he settles into such down-to-earth topics as how to choose a place and a posture in which to meditate.

Perhaps most interesting and useful is Foster's chapter on the controversial Christian discipline of submission. According to Foster, submission does not demand self-hatred or loss of identity. Instead, it simply means growing secure in the conviction that "our happiness is not dependent on getting what we want" but on the fulfillment that naturally flows from love of one's neighbors. Such wise and encouraging suggestions have helped many readers to discard the idea that discipline is an onerous duty and to move toward a liberating and simpler idea of discipline—whose defining character, as Foster never forgets, is joy. —Michael Joseph Gross

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Christianity Stands True Lynn Gardner, Kenneth S. Kantzer  
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The more people try to prove the Bible wrong, the more evidence they seem to provide for proving the Bible is true. Through a study of evidences you will see that when all is said and done Christianity will stand true for all ages.

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The Chronicles of Narnia Boxed Set C.S. Lewis, C. S. Lewis  
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The Chronicles of Narnia, by C.S. Lewis, is one of the very few sets of books that should be read three times: in childhood, early adulthood, and late in life. In brief, four children travel repeatedly to a world in which they are far more than mere children and everything is far more than it seems. Richly told, populated with fascinating characters, perfectly realized in detail of world and pacing of plot, and profoundly allegorical, the story is infused throughout with the timeless issues of good and evil, faith and hope. This boxed set edition includes all seven volumes.

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Church Planting from the Ground Up  
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Church Planting from the Ground Up is a visionary guide for the critical task of new church multiplication. Share in the wisdom of these filed-tested veterans as you gain insight from their stories, practical ideas, and real-world experiences.

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The Church: A Trilogy: The New Testament Church By Robert C. Shannon; the Church Through the Centuries By John W. Wade; the Restoration Movement By Enos E. Dowling John W. Wade and Enos E. Dowling Robert C. Shannon  
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A combination of three different books on a United States religious group known as The Restoration Movement which ties its history to the teaching of men like Alexander Campbell and Barton W. Stone. Each of the three books is meant to be used as a study course for young adults. Each book includes a bibliography and study questions. Churches associated with this movement usually go by the name of "Christian Church" (both instrumental and noninstrumental, Church of Christ, as well as Diciples of Christ. The term restoration indicates a desire to return the church to the form and teachings of the earliest churches. There's also several colleges and seminarys associated with the movement.

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Clutter-Free Christianity: What God Really Desires for You Robert Jeffress  
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Your greatest desire is to please God, but with each passing week, your spiritual to-do list grows longer. As you strive to fulfill a never-ending inventory of requirements for being a godly parent, spouse, voter, employee, and more, you feel increasingly disconnected from the God you’re trying to serve.

When did the Christian life become so complicated?

It’s time to cut through the clutter and get to the heart of what it means to please God. In this liberating look at the core principles of faith, Dr. Robert Jeffress reveals the truth about what God really wants from you–and what He wants to do for you. 

Through solid biblical teaching and practical insights, Dr. Jeffress points you toward a revitalized faith centered on becoming more like Jesus in action, attitude, and affection. You’ll learn how to partner with God in the process of spiritual transformation as you choose to follow Christ in forgiveness, obedience, trust, contentment, service, and prayer.

Through a renewed focus on experiencing the kingdom of God right now, you’ll find your to-do list shrinking and your spiritual life deepening. It all comes with embracing Clutter-Free Christianity.

Includes a Bible study guide for personal growth and group discussion

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The Coffeehouse Gospel: Sharing Your Faith In Everyday Conversation Matthew Paul Turner  
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Written for anyone who's ever struggled to share their faith with others, The Coffeehouse Gospel shows Christians how to evangelize effectively by sharing their personal stories of how God has impacted their lives. It includes questions and journal sections to help readers articulate their own spiritual experiences and show them how to be ready to defend and express their faith.

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Communicating for a Change: Seven Keys to Irresistible Communication Andy Stanley, Lane Jones  
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When You Talk, Are People Changed? Whether you speak from the pulpit, podium, or the front of a classroom, you don't need much more than blank stares and faraway looks to tell you you're not connecting. Take heart before your audience takes leave! You can convey your message in the powerful, life-changing way it deserves to be told. An insightful, entertaining parable that's an excellent guide for any speaker, Communicating for a Change takes a simple approach to delivering effectively. Join Pastor Ray as he discovers that the secrets to successful speaking are parallel to the lessons a trucker learns on the road. By knowing your destination before you leave (identifying the one basic premise of your message), using your blinkers (making transitions obvious), and implementing five other practical points, you'll drive your message home every time!

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