Fitz31 Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 I'm currently reading Daniel by Kenneth Cox and Peter - Fisher of Men by Noni Beth Gibbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Gail Posted November 30, 2008 Author Administrators Share Posted November 30, 2008 I'm currently reading Daniel by Kenneth Cox and Peter - Fisher of Men by Noni Beth Gibbs Cool! Let me know what you think of them :) Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gregory Matthews Posted December 8, 2008 Moderators Share Posted December 8, 2008 You might try: DINNER WITH A PERFECT STRANGER by David Gregory. In brief: Nick Cominsky has nothing to do with the Chruch/religion. One day he gets a formal invitaion in the mail to have dinner at a restaurant with Jesus Christ. He goes and the book is their meal-time conversation. Quote Gregory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beekind Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 I just finished reading "Here's the Story" by Maureen McCormick. She was Marcia Brady in the Brady Bunch. The Lord touched her and changed her life. I had to write to her as I feel like I grew up with her. Please keep her in your prayers. My prayer is that Jesus will continue to lead her to truth. She can be such a witness to many that could not be reached any other way. Hollywood is truly a mission field that could be impacted with God's message by those who have lived there. No matter what treasures a person has here..... Jesus has more! Luke 10:17-20 The seventy-two returned with joy and said, "Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name." He replied, "I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven." Quote BEEKIND (for He is kind!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kevin H Posted December 13, 2008 Moderators Share Posted December 13, 2008 While it is not easy reading, a must read classic is "The Cost of Discipleship" by Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who was martyred by the Nazis. Bonhoeffer and the Nazis are a type of the coming antitype of the Remanant against the 7th head. Bonhoeffer's book is preperation if you want to be in the Remanant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kevin H Posted December 13, 2008 Moderators Share Posted December 13, 2008 Some other books I'd like to recommend include "The Prophets" by Abraham Joshua Heshel (as well as anything else by him. Maybe start with his short but powerful book "The Sabbath" But "The Prophets" is a must read.) Rabbi Heshel was one of the most Biblically based and Christ centered preachers of the 20th century (being Orthodox Jewish he comes from a Jewish perspective, but when you read his words you can't help but see Jesus. He does not just show you Jesus from a distance, but his words slams Jesus into you as if you were hit in the head with a baseball bat, you have no doubt when done that you have encountered Jesus) "The Great Divorce" by C. S. Lewis: It shows charistics that we have that prepares us for hell instead of heaven. It may point out what you are doing to prepare for hell so that you can change. Then again there are the three most important books to really make the Bible come alive: John Bright's History of Israel, Aharoni's "The land of the Bible" and "The MacMillian Bible Atlas" After reading these books you could teach a college level introduciton to the Bible. Another classic and which can help to understand the year-day principle and prophecy and the Investigative Judgment is "Before Philosophy" by Henri Frankfort and others (sadly out of print but we can find in some of the used book places. Too bad the church does not get the publishing rights and republish this treasure instead of wasting money on sticky sweet fluff.) Some easy reading books to deepen Bible knowlege include: Bork "The World of Moses" and "Out of the Cities and Across the plains" (or something like that). Wade "Journey to Moriah" VanDolson "Prophets are people too" and Herr's little book on the 23rd Psalm (One thing to add to Herr's book, and he almost says this, and gets so close to saying this that I would not be surprised if he did actually write this but the printer missed it, is that the statement "Thou preparest a table before me in the pressence of my enemy" means that God brings about forgiveness and reconcilliation with my enemy. Sadly some of the books, like Van Dolson's and maybe Bork's are out of print but you should get them from leaves of autum or something similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottie Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 I'm reading "The China Study," and have already started to change my eating habits. It is written by T. Colin Campbell, and discusses, in a layman's terms, a very large study of eating habits and their relation to diseases, including diabetes and cancer. It also talks about how Americans' view of what is healthful is paid for by large corporations that have a financial stake in what Americans eat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Nan Posted December 19, 2008 Moderators Share Posted December 19, 2008 I have been reading Those Happy Golden Years by Miriam Wood, telling of how the evangelists - who were often interns - were expected to survive in the 30s and 40s. Often conditions could only be described as brutal, sleeping in a tent behind the evangelistic tent and having to go the best part of a block for bathroom facilities or even water. Much more along the same lines, very much sink or swim or survival of the fittest. Such would not be tolerated or permitted these days. But were they closer to God than us who live in much more comfortable conditions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightingale Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Just an aside regarding Nans question. My parents sold SDA books in Northern AZ in the late 30's. They worked with another couple and lived in tents which they pitched in the area they were selling in. They often had only $.50 to their name and told of counting out raisens, baking bread made of flour and water over the campfire and eating beans day after day. They became lifelong friends with those they worked with, often saw Gods miracles happen in their lives, and had many good laughs about those times. They felt closer to God in those days then they did later when life was more "stable" and they didnt feel such a need to depend on God on a minute by minute basis. They lived their whole lives as church workers, but were never sorry for those years. In a way I feel that we who have so much much materially are the least fortunate. My father passed away in Oct. at the age of 93. Quote John 3: 16: "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Jeannieb43 Posted December 20, 2008 Moderators Share Posted December 20, 2008 [off topic a little bit...] That's a wonderful story! Are you by any chance related to the Elder Nightingale who was president of the Florida Conference several years ago?? It seems that would have been the right age [93 about now]. (If so, would you please PM me.) Quote Jeannie<br /><br /><br />...Change is inevitable; growth is optional.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelajo Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Patriarchs and Prophets...Good stuff. Quote James 4:7-8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Nan Posted December 20, 2008 Moderators Share Posted December 20, 2008 Yes I am reading P and P now too, as part of my morning devotionals, reading about David before he was crowned king. A lot of lessons there for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelajo Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 I'm not quite there...am switching back and forth between the Bible and the P and P. I'm really reading the Bible and supplementing it with P and P. Im on chapter 43.....but I cried my eyes out when reading about Aaron dying. How Moses and he hiked up the mountain knowing that only Moses would be returning..and these were their last moments together. sob ** Not sure why but I wasn't nearly as touched by Moses' death...maybe because I knew he was raised and is now in heaven (?) Quote James 4:7-8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morepork Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I am reading the Bible through for the 4th year in a row. I use a different format each year. Also currently reading Hidden Heresy? by Thomas Mostert.(Pacific Press) In the light of our Ministers seeking out the 'how to' in growing churches, the congregations need this information to be better informed of the forces working behind the scenes to bring down God's remnant church. Also picked up a set of 4 books by Selwyn Hughes called Bible Classics. The Divine Gardener The 23rd Psalm Divine Love Divine Attitudes Excellent christian writer of 35 years, and books are beautifully illustrated. Quote Morepork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cordelil Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 "The March" By E. L. Doctorow "God A Biogaphy" By Jack Miles I am a voracious reader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Gail Posted February 27, 2009 Author Administrators Share Posted February 27, 2009 I love this thread! Good to see Morepork and cordelil and Anjelajo I hope to see more of your book reviews! Selwyn Hughes- I'm familiar with this author somewhat. Gift books is my first thought; books with wisdom suitable to sending a friend on a special occasion. Right now I'm previewing a book which states the importance of memorizing Scripture. I've always been interested in memorization methods, so I'm curious to discover what it will be in this case. Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor John Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I have just finished reading "AMISH GRACE" the story of the Amish and the schoolhouse shooting. It gives lots of details on the shooting and the people involved but it is more of a look at the topic of forgiveness and what it means to have a forgiving spirit. As a Pastor I was forced to my knees, on more then one occasion because of the issues that it raised for me personally and for us as a Church. I highly recommend it to anyone. It is an easy read but be forewarned the issues it raises are challenging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Gail Posted February 27, 2009 Author Administrators Share Posted February 27, 2009 Wow- thanks for sharing that, Pastor John! I remember once going online and reading various accounts of the event. Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmin M. Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 This is what I am reading... Have to also do a project on it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Gail Posted March 31, 2009 Author Administrators Share Posted March 31, 2009 Just finished, "Mountains of Spices" by Hannah Hurnard. This is the sequel to, "Hinds Feet on High Places," an allegory about Much-Afraid's journey from fearful living to the High Places. Mountains of Spices combines the different spices found in the Song of Solomon with character virtues. It focuses on the changes that Jesus brings to people when they come to Him, taking their weak character points and changing them to their exact opposites. Interesting concept, but a sweet story. Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritsintn Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Right now I'm reading, Every Woman's Battle by Shannon Ethridge, as well as Patriarchs and Prophets. Quote LAS :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritsintn Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Hello, Gail, Hinds' Feet on High Places is one of my all-time favorites, and I've read it multiple times. I also enjoyed Mountains of Spices as well. Come to think of it, it may be time for another "read." LAS :) Quote LAS :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted April 2, 2009 Members Share Posted April 2, 2009 I've also read Hinds' feet on High Places, it was awesome. I've also read it a few times, and like you say its probably time to read it again. pk Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle82 Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 storm gathering. by gutteridge. nice story, i was now halfway and it's a story about a struggle of a man who finds a way how to be a better man God's help. area fiftyone, play station Quote kyle A Pal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellen Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Quote: A Short History of Nearly Everything' (about science) - both recommended. I also recommend this book. You could say it is about science, but that is behind every branch of living. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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