Books

Here is a selection of books that we think are wonderful.

Confessions
by St. Augustine

The philosophical autobiography of one of Christianity’s greatest thinkers.

The Journey of Desire
by John Eldredge

Acknowledging that everyone desires something, Eldregde encourages Christians to foster and act upon their desire for God.

Mere Christianity
by C.S. Lewis

This book is a Christian classic.  Adapting his radio conversations to print form, Lewis determines to explain the basics of the Christian faith.

In the Name of Jesus
by Henri J.M. Nouwen

A quick read that proposes Christian authority based on prayer and forgiveness.

Pensees
by Blaise Pascal

A philosophical collection of thoughts on God on life.

10 Essential Penguin Classics
by Penguin Publishing

Throwback to the days when they thought about their art. Check out the list.

Desiring God
by John Piper

Scholar and pastor, John Piper argues that we can only find pleasure in our lives if we first find pleasure God.

The Case For Faith
by Lee Strobel

Former atheist and lawyer, Lee Strobel, set out to prove Christianity false but miraculously discovered God’s Truth. This book is a scholarly investigation into the validity of Christianity.

Messy Spirituality
by Mike Yaconelli

Fantastic read for the Christian who just doesn’t feel like they are ‘good enough’ at being a Christian.  By stripping away the competition that we often force upon each other, only then can genuine faith begin.