I like to read. In the past two weeks I’ve started and finished two books: Pop Goes the Church (Tim Stevens) and Foundations of Wesleyan Arminian Theology (Mildred Bangs Wynkoop). How’s that for an odd combination?
I was looking at my bookshelf today and thinking about the books that have had the greatest impact (other than the Bible) in shaping my life. So, if you’re interested, here’s my list:
The Life You’ve Always Wanted (John Ortberg). Love Ortberg. Love this book. I’ve probably read it three times. Practical help for living out spiritual disciplines.
Your God Is Too Safe (Mark Buchanan). Whoa. I bet I’ve read this one five times. I keep going back to it. I bet I’ve preached half-dozen sermons based on its content, too. Strong.
The Jesus I Never Knew (Philip Yancey). Read anything you can by Yancey. This book gave me a fresh perspective on who Jesus is. I need to read it again.
The Cost of Discipleship (Dietrich Bonhoeffer). This classic book kicked my butt (in more ways that one). Convicting. Challenging.
Lost In America (Tom Clegg and Warren Bird). This book totally made my heart start beating hard for people that are far from God. I refer back to it often.
Next on my reading list: Tribes (Seth Godin). Keep on reading! Readers are leaders. Leaders are readers.
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