C. Stephen Evans

Ken Heer This sequel to A Good Start introduces the idea that there is "something more" that God wants to do in the life of a believer. The journey motif presents the idea of maturing in Christ in an accessible way. Your Next Step urges new believers to grow closer to God through the Holy Spirit and experience the great adventure He has for their lives!

C. S. Lewis In 1943 Great Britain, when hope and the moral fabric of society were threatened by the relentless inhumanity of global war, an Oxford don was invited to give a series of radio lectures addressing the central issues of Christianity. Over half a century after the original lectures, the topic retains it urgency. Expanded into book form, Mere Christianity never flinches as it sets out a rational basis for Christianity and builds an edifice of compassionate morality atop this foundation. As Mr. Lewis clearly demonstrates, Christianity is not a religion of flitting angels and blind faith, but of free will, an innate sense of justice and the grace of God.

Henri J. M. Nouwen Henri Nouwen undertakes to talk about Christian leadership and provides a profile in stark contrast to worldly values. His ideal leader is a praying leader, a vulnerable leader, a trusting leader, one who voluntarily chooses a life of downward mobility.

A.W. Tozer

E. Glenn Wagner God wants to release His transforming power through men today, uniting the church to reach a broken world. The Awesome Power of Shared Beliefs shows how understanding the basics of the faith can help you build deep friendships rooted in a common commitment to Jesus Christ. Dr. Glenn Wagner says, "When believers are united in the faith and present a common front to the world, they exert power and influence." Dr. Wagner shows that we do not need to be divided by our differences, but we do need to stand firm on the essentials of our faith.

Terry Wardle How accessible is God's healing touch for people who are hurting from emotional, relational and spiritual abuse? The author's account of his transformation from despair to hope through the tender care of Jesus Christ is an invitation to all who are in need of inner healing.

Rick Warren The spiritual premise in The Purpose-Driven Life is that there are no accidents—-God planned everything and everyone. Therefore, every human has a divine purpose, according to God's master plan. Like a twist on John F. Kennedy's famous inaugural address, this book could be summed up like this: "So my fellow Christians, ask not what God can do for your life plan, ask what your life can do for God's plan." Those who are looking for advice on finding one's calling through career choice, creative expression, or any form of self-discovery should go elsewhere. This is not about self-exploration; it is about purposeful devotion to a Christian God. The book is set up to be a 40-day immersion plan, recognizing that the Bible favors the number 40 as a "spiritually significant time," according to author Rick Warren, the founding pastor of Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California, touted as one of the nation largest congregations. Warren's hope is that readers will "interact" with the 40 chapters, reading them one day at a time, with extensive underlining and writing in the margins. As an inspirational manifesto for creating a more worshipful, church-driven life, this book delivers. Every page is laden with references to scripture or dogma. But it does not do much to address the challenges of modern Christian living, with its competing material, professional, and financial distractions. Nonetheless, this is probably an excellent resource for devout Christians who crave a jumpstart back to worshipfulness. —Gail Hudson

Norman G. Wilson