You have been given worthy recommendations so far I hope my suggestions are as good as what has already been given. -------------------------------------Foxe's Book of Martyrs-------------------------------------Classic Christianity Bob George-------------------------------------The Soulwinner C.H. Spurgeon-------------------------------------Mere Christianity C.S. Lewis-------------------------------------and my most recent and by far the most powerful in my life at this point:-------------------------------------Azusa Street by: Pastor Frank Bartleman-------------------------------------I would read them in the order give.
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Why Revival Tarries by Leonard RavenhillFollow the Lamb by Horatious Bonar
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RECOMMENDED BOOKSDR. TOZERS RECOMMENDED BOOKSAdornment of the Spiritual Marriage Jan van Ruysbroeck Amendment of Life Richard Rolle Ascent of Mt. Carmel, The John of the Cross Ascent of Mt. Zion, The Berdardeno de LaredoBook of Eternal Wisdom Henry Suso Centuries of Meditations Thomas TraherneChristian Perfection Fenelon Cloud of Unknowing, The Anonymous Confessions St. Augustine Dark Night of the Soul John of the Cross : Goad of Love, The Walter Hilton : Guide to True Peace, A Molinos and othersHymns Gerhard Tersteegen Imitation of Christ Thomas a Kempis Introduction to a Devout Life De Sales Letters of Direction de TourvilleOn the Incarnation Athanasius On the Love of God Bernard of Clairvaux Poems Frederick Faber Poems Isaac Watts Practice of the Presence of God Brother Lawrence Private Devotions Lancelot Andrewes Proslogium Anselm Quiet Way, The Gerhard Tersteegen Revelations of Divine Love Julian of Norwich Scale of Perfection, The Walter Hilton Sermons John Tauler Song of Songs Bernard of Clairvaux Spiritual Combat, The Lorenzo Scupoli Spiritual Guide, The Michael Molinos Talks of Instruction Meister Eckhart Testament of Devotion, A Thomas Kelly Theologia Germanica (Winkworth Translation) Anonymous Vision of God, The Nicholas of Cusa Way of Christ, The Jacob Boehme In recommending these books Dr. Tozer did not mean to put his stamp of approval on the entire contents. Rather they were offered as products of men and women who ardently loved their Lord; if any doctrinal defects should appear these would be far overbalanced by the spiritual verities. From:A. W. TozerA Twentieth Century ProphetBy David J. Fant Jr.
paula4jc wrote:Im starting a family library primarily for the teenagers. Please recommend some of your favorite classical Christian books that permanently change you, e.g.
May I add three more very 'current' books, rather than classics:"Lilies Amongst Thorns" by Danyun (Chinese Christians tell their story through blood and tears). Published by Sovereign World Ltd ISBN 1-85240 0951 * * * * * * * * * *The next two books are two books about 'Betel'. "Within a yard of hell" by Stewart Dinnen Published by Christian Focus Publishers ISBN 18579 21224 (written first)."We dance because we cannot fly" by Guy Chevreau. Published by Marshall Pickering ISBN 0 00 710284 4 Information on the back cover of one of the books: 'Light has shone in the black holes of humanity. Decades of drug addiction, horrific abuse, multiple suicide attempts, gangster violence, prison, prostitution, homelessness - through the power of God's love, and an association of churches known as Betel, thousands and thousands of desperate heroin addicts are not only off the streets, but free of their past and passionate about their future. There is hope for all of us'. The Betel Centres are a great testimony to God's living power, love and deliverance. http://www.betel.org/If you have any drug / alcohol addict friends / family wanting deliverance, I recommend Betel. Sue
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