Description: Life is hard. Unfortunately, Christians (and churches) sometimes make it harder. The development of legalistic rules in individuals and churches leads often leads to hopelessness and anger, because it effectively closes the door to the deep, abiding joy, peace and obedience of a healthy Christianity. Has that ever happened to you, or to someone you know? Then More Jesus Less Religion can help.

It is quite easy to criticize the church, both from within and without. The greater challenge is that constructive criticism that points the church in the direction that will allow believers to experience significant healing and freedom. Stephen Arterburn and Jack Felton rightly criticize some aspects of the church, but it is all done with a view toward loving correction. The result is a book that truly shows us what is wrong, and, more importantly, how to fix it.

 

 

"Finding God"

by

Dr. Larry Crabb

Description: If problems are overwhelming you, Crabb points the way to intimacy with God and to a joy rooted in something far deeper than merely feeling good about yourself. 224 pages, softcover from Zondervan.

 

 

"What's So Amazing About Grace"

by

Philip Yancey

Description: When it comes to difficult issues, Yancey isn't afraid to ask hard questions and he doesnt give easy answers. Join him on a soul-searching pilgrimage into the meaning of grace. Combining poignant stories, personal examples, and biblical insight, he'll challenge your mind and heart with a liberating look at the driving force of our faith. 304 pages, softcover from Zondervan.

 

"A Heart Like His"

by

Beth Moore

Description: In this in-depth biblical biography, Beth Moore takes you on an intimate exciting journey through virtually every astonishing episode of David's remarkable life. From shepherd, to refugee, to king of Israel, David exhibited the purest virtues and the most heinous sinfulness. But through it all, his relationship with God continued to grow. Based on Scripture and Moore's probing insights into the romantic, mysterious, majestic life of David, A Heart Like His will show you how to serve God better by understanding your own unique place in His heart.