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By: A Praying Life Messes With Me | Rethink Mission

A Praying Life Messes With Me | Rethink Mission — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 11:08:27 +0000

[...] October, many of you rated Paul Miller’s book A Praying Life as one of your current favorite books. I’m just now getting around to reading it. And it’s messing with me. In a good [...]

By: Justin Anderson

Justin Anderson — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:54:30 +0000

Anonymous, you read books written on paper? You sell out, I stick to hieroglyphics and cave scratchings.

By: Jonathan McIntosh

Jonathan McIntosh — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:35:57 +0000

Steve – My question re: Counterfeit Gods – is it new material? For the guy that’s been ripping off Keller on the topic of idols for years, will seem like old stuff rehashed?

Sally – thanks for stopping by the site, and thanks for such a moving, gospel-centered book.

Orion – I agree re: Your Jesus is Too Safe.

Anon – why drop the bomb you did under the cover of anonymity? I agree with Lewis’s statement, but if this is a hard & fast rule, it can quickly become a reverse kind of chronological snobbery (to steal Lewis’ own term). The very purpose of this list is to help Xtians & pastors sort through the thousands released and marketed to us every year to find the ones that are truly helpful.

And A Praying Life is certainly next on my list. Can’t wait to dig in.

By: Jeff Medders

Jeff Medders — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:59:29 +0000

I have to agree!!! A Praying Life, has to be one of the most meaningful books for my walk that I have ever read. It’s impact easily stands shoulders with Piper’s, God is the Gospel & Don’t Waste Your Life.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:53:53 +0000

I tire of all the hype over the latest books. Doesn’t anyone ever read old ones? C.S. Lewis said, “When you are tempted to read a new book, reach for an old one.” Everyone should consider those words. Here’s a cool and recent post about that very subject from Bill Hull: http://blog.bible.org/hull/content/danger-promiscuous-reading-or-your-futile-effort-stay-current

By: Orion Berridge

Orion Berridge — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:43:43 +0000

I am reading “Your Jesus Is Too Safe” I am loving it. It’s great to read a book that’s entirely, totally, completely and comprehensively about Jesus. With each chapter you can’t help but see your affections and faith in Christ be stirred. I am only half way through so I cannot give a full endorsement yet but so far so good! Total Church and Prodigal God are must reads also. Jonathan, I am curious about The Praying Life too. I’ll have to check it out!

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By: sally lloyd-jones

sally lloyd-jones — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:08:17 +0000

wow. thank you Jon!

So happy that a children’s book made it on to this list (and also that it was grouped in with Tim Keller).

Two reasons to be v glad & so grateful!

By: Steve McCoy

Steve McCoy — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:57:02 +0000

Deep Church is a profound book and was a very close 2nd behind Counterfeit Gods for me. I haven’t read all of The Praying Life yet so I didn’t want to cheat. But it’s amazing so far and so good for my soul.

By: Reid

Reid — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:39:08 +0000

Great list Jon and thanks for the work you are putting in on the site. A blessing to many…