2015 Reading List

Before I post the list of books that I read in 2015, I want to say how thankful I am for "gift" of reading.  Yes, I believe reading is a gift from the Lord to us.  After all, James 1:17 (ESV) say, "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change."  Without further delay, here is the list.

1. "Intimate Moments with the Shepherd" by Phyllis Benigas
2. "Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life" by Donald Whitney
3. "10 People Every Christian Should Know" by Warren Wiersbe
4. "Counter Culture" by David Platt
5. "For Men Only" by Jeff and Shaunti Feldhahn
6. "The Case for Christmas" by Lee Strobel
7. "Stuff Christians Like" by Jon Acuff
8. "Four Blood Moons" by John Hagee
9. "Forgotten God" by Francis Chan
10. "Talk the Lid Off Your Church" by Tony Morgan
11. "Natural Church Development" by Charles Schwarz
12. "Just Do Something" by Kevin DeYoung
13. "Leaders Who Last" by Dave Kraft
14. "A Time for Truth" by Ted Cruz
15. "5 Steps to Breaking Free from Porn" by Joe Dallas
16. "When Christ Comes" by Max Lucado
17. "Five Points" by John Piper
18. "From This Day Forward" by Craig and Amy Groeschel
19. "Strange Fire" by John MacArthur
20. "The Truth War" by John MacArthur
21. "Sticky Faith" by Chap Clark and Kara Powell
22. "Twelve Unlikely Heroes" by John MacArthur 

One might be thinking, "Why does he always post about what he has read?  That is kind of arrogant."  I completely understand this line of thinking and if the "shoe was on the other foot" I would probably think the same thing.  I do not post about what I've read to gloat or to be arrogant/prideful.  I do this with the mindset that others might be inspired to read more.  Also, it is an opportunity for others to possibly see a book or two (or more) on my list that they might want to read in the year to come.

I am not one to set New Year's Resolutions, but I want to read more in 2016.  Currently, I am reading 4 books simultaneously.  I should be able to finish them (all 4) rather quickly and build a strong foundation for the year.  Blessings upon your 2016!!!
  

2014 Reading List...

Here is a list of book that I read in 2014 (if anyone cares): 

"The Red Sea Rules" by Robert J. Morgan

"Deep & Wide" by Andy Stanley

"Crazy Busy" by Kevin DeYoung

"Stop Dating the Church" by Joshua Harris

"Gods at War" by Kyle Idleman

"Just Like Jesus" by Max Lucado

"How Do You Kill 11 Million People" by Andy Andrews

"I Am a Church Member" by Thom Rainer

"City on a Hill" by Philip Ryken

"Replinish"by Lance Witt

"Church + Home" by Mark Holmen

"The Trellis and The Vine" by Colin Marshall and Tony Payne

"The Most Misused Verses in the Bible" by Eric J. Bargerhugg

"Date Your Wife" by Justin Buzzard

"Accidental Pharisees" by Larry Osborne

"Heaven is for Real" by Todd Burpo

"Ignite" by Nelson Searcy

"Wild Goose Chase" by Mark Batterson

"All In" by Mark Batterson

"On Being a Servant" by Warren Wiersbe

"Tech Savvy Parenting" by Brian Housman

"Things I Wish I'd Known Before We Got Married" by Gary Chapman

"Surviving Culture" by Edward Moody

"Replant" by Mark DeVine and Darrin Patrick

"Outlive Your Life" by Max Lucado

"Too Busy Not to Pray" by Bill Hybels

"Vertical Church" by James MacDonald

Total Pages Read:  4,877

I am looking forward to 2015 and the books that await me.  Blessings!

2013 Reading List...

Here is the list of books that I read in 2013.  I am extremely thankful for the gift of reading.  I am praying the God will give me more opportunities in 2014 to strengthen my mind through reading His Word and other resources that will aid in my understanding of His Word.  Without further delay, here is the list.

1. Found:  God's Will by John MacArthur 
2. The Purpose and Power of the Average Church by Jack Eldred
3. Preaching and Preachers by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
4. The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni
5. Visionary Marriage by Rob and Amy Rienow
6. Twice Adopted by Michael Reagan
7. Follow Me by David Platt
8. When Helping Hurts by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert
9. Family Driven Faith by Voddie Baucham
10. 10 Questions Every Christian Must Answer by Alex McFarland and Elmer Towns 
11. Teamwork Makes the Dream Work by John Maxwell
12. The Explicit Gospel by Matt Chandler
13. Simplify Your Spiritual Life by Donald Whitney
14. Altar Ego by Craig Groeschel
15. What They Didn't Teach You in Seminary by James Emery White
16. Barefoot Church by Brandon Hatmaker
17. Stuck in a Funk:  How to Get Your Church Moving Forward by Tony Morgan
18. It Starts at Home by Kurt Bruner and Steve Stroope
19. The Supremacy of God in Preaching by John Piper
20. Limited Church, Unlimited Kingdom by Rob Rienow
21. Seven Letters to Seven Churches by Dwight M. Gunter II
22. Forgotten God by Francis Chan
23. Family Shepherds by Voddie Baucham
24. Breakout Churches by Thom Rainer
25. The Renegade Pastor by Nelson Searcy
26. Simple by Robert J. Morgan
27. What's So Amazing About Grace by Philip Yancey
28. The Circle Maker by Mark Batterson
29. The Purpose Driven Church by Rick Warren
30. Twelve Unlikely Heroes by John MacArthur 
31. Preach by Mark Dever and Greg Gilbert
32. To Live is Christ, To Die is Gain by Matt Chandler
33. Erasing Hell by Francis Chan
34. Real World Parents by Mark Matlock
35. From Embers to a Flame by Harry Reeder
36. Blood Work by Anthony Carter 

I want to challenge you to READ!!!  I am amazed how the Lord has used the simplicity of reading to engage my mind and my heart towards Him.  Anytime you need a book suggestion, I am an open book.