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Bookshelf Our personal recommendations, that have earned a permanent spot on our own library shelf. When you purchase through links on this page, you help support house church planting in Mexico.	Click on Book Image
"So You Don't Want To Go To Church Anymore; An unexpected journey into the reality of the father's family," by Jake Colsen (aka Wayne Jacobsen and Dave Coleman). Warning, proceed at your own risk! The material in this book could ruin you for “church” as you now know it. If, however you find yourself in a religious routine that is not contributing substantially to your desire to know God better, then by all means, read on.
"The Ragamuffin Gospel; Embracing the unconditional love of God," by Brennan Manning. We all come to God as ragamuffins--dirty, bedraggled, and beat-up. And when we sit at His feet, He smiles upon us, the chosen objects of His furious love. This is certainly Brennan's defining work, The Ragamuffin Gospel, a book I never loan out, kept to be read over and over.
"The Life You've Always Wanted; Spiritual disciplines for ordinary people," by John Ortberg. This best-selling book, powerfully illustrates modern perspectives on the ancient path of spiritual discipleship. The heartbeat of Christianity is God's power to transform, not just your spiritual life, but your entire life, to become as if Jesus himself were the one living it.
"The Normal Christian Life; by Watchman Nee. This Chinese church leader experienced persecution in a profound way, ultimately dying in a Communist prison cell in 1972. His life and ministry were a guide to the fledgling church in China, and continue to challenge believers everywhere.
"The Signature Of Jesus," by Brennan Manning. Learn how to become transformed by the furious, passionate, and unexplainable love of Jesus; discover what it means to live with passion yourself as you become marked forever by the signature of Jesus: the Cross of Christ.
"Waking The Dead: The glory of a heart fully alive," by John Eldredge. This book is not about tips and techniques to better Christian living, but a wake-up call and a signpost left by one who has sojourned before us. It points to the disciple’s path and invites us to walk and discover new freedom and the full restoration of our humanity. "Best read of 2004."
"Wild At Heart: Discovering the secret of a man's soul," by John Eldredge. An invitation for men to recover their masculine heart, as defined in the image of a passionate God, and for women to discover the secrets of a man's soul and to delight in the strength and wildness men were created to for.
"Houses That Change The World; The return of the house churches," by Wolfgang Simson. Millions of Christians around the World are rediscovering the first century way of church. This book clearly documents this Global move of God, and will challenge your thinking in life changing ways.
"The Vision; The Final Quest, and its sequel The Call, two books in one," by Rick Joyner. A vivid recollection of a series of prophetic dreams that will change the way you perceive almost everything, and encourage you to live in the truth, to take a stand against darkness in these unprecedented times.
"Victory In The Wilderness; Growing strong in dry times," by John Bevere. Discover God's perspective when your spiritual pilgrimage seems to have come to a standstill. God often takes his saints on a road through the wilderness as a season of preparation. Don't grow faint now, get the victory.
"After The Locusts; Restoring Ruined Dreams, Reclaiming Wasted Years," by Jan Coleman. Jan writes from experience to women whose discipleship has become derailed by, divorce, abuse, death of a loved one, or other life tragedies. Her message, taken from the book of Joel, offers real hope for restoration to wholeness.
"Dialogue With God; Opening The Door to 2-Way Prayer," by Mark Virkler. If you've experienced difficulty hearing God's voice, and if you have it on your heart to dialog with God, this book will lead you to a life-changing dimension of prayer.
"Authentic Relationships; discover the lost art of oneanothering," by Wayne and Clay Jacobsen. If you really value friendship and community, this book will inspire you with fresh Biblical insights for meaningful interaction with others in the Body of Christ.