True Discipleship, William MacDonald. Great insight on discipling the Bible way. I've read this book twice and the author provides great quotes and illustrations on the subject of discipleship.

Born For Battle, R. Arthur Matthews. This book is a must have for any pastor or anyone desiring ministry. Prepares you for spiritual battle as a Christian and the conflicts we face. Chapters are laid out to read a chapter a day for a month.

None of These Diseases, S.I. McMillen. Author gives scriptures to back up how sickness is linked to sin and how to overcoem many illnesses by the power of the blood of Jesus. Great book for any library.

Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis. The first book I read that showed me a convincing and logical apologetic of Christianity.

How Should We Then Live, Francis Schaeffer. Gave me a grasp of the flow of history, art, and philosophy. I've read it many times.

The Holy Wild, Your God Is Too Small, Things Unseen - Living In The Light Of For, Mark Buchanan. These are Mark's first three published books and are inspiring, easy and entertaining to read, while giving one a sense of who God is.

Dr. Norman Geisler Systematic Theology. I have read over 500 books in the last two years and Geislers Systematic theology volumes 1-4 has buy far given me the greatest philosophical,theological,and biblical foundation for true christain faith.I thank God for Geislers amazing service to the church of Christ, he is truly a God send.Geisler the greatest living apologist of are time and among the greatest of all time has put together after a lifetime of study and research the greatest most extensive philosophical defense of biblical christianity ever!If you want a rock solid foundation in biblical christianity in this raving mad postmodern world we live in there is no better place to turn.Do yourself a favor that will save you from much confusion and deception please I beg you buy and read these volumes!

God Has Spoken, J.I. Packer (InterVarsity). Growing up in the liberal mainline church, this book provided a clarifying laser beam at a crucial time, emphasizing the importance of hearing and trusting God in His Word. It also for me opened up a whole new wold of able and articulate Evangelical theology, presented by the foremost practitioner of the craft.

Created for Commitment, A.W. Johnson (Tyndale). The biography of a remarkable and selfless life, and the story of a woman whose ministry had a ripple effect on my own family.

D.M. Lloyd-Jones: The First Forty Years, Iain Murray (Banner of Truth). 'What is preaching? Logic on fire.' The biography of the man who said and lived that definition. Theology comes to lofe.

The Hiding Place, Corrie ten Boom. Corrie's family was arrested during WWII for hiding Jews and she and her sister went to a concentration camp. She reveals her raw emotions and weaknesses yet God used her in such a mighty way. It makes 2 Corinthians 12:10 come alive, 'when I am weak, then I am strong.'

Case For Christ, Lee Stroebel. What I remember more than anything from this book was the description of crucifixtion. It's nothing like in the movies (this was long before Mel Gibson's Passion of the Christ). It is detailed and graphic and even explained from a medical point of view. Another thing that stands out is the evidence for the resurrection, what happend to the disciples. It has really strengthened my faith.

Jesus Freaks and the Voice of the Martyrs, dcTalk. Most stories in this book are only about a page long but what they say about the persecuted church is remarkable. These are true accounts of people who have suffered and given the ultimate for their faith starting with the stoning of Stephen from the book of Acts. The way these saints honor and glorify the Lord Jesus Christ is powerful and encouraging to stand firm in the faith no matter the cost.

Renovation of the Heart, Dallas Willard. Insightful, encouraging and inspirational look at the components of spiritual transformation in a person's life; that is, the role of the body, mind, will, emotions, etc. My favorite chapters are the one on the body and the one on the emotions (thoughts and feelings). Dr. Willard's insights boosted my spiritual growth to a new plane. Now I understand not only what to do, but why and how. I've experienced a new freedom and freshness in my relationship to Jesus.

The Christian's Secret of a Happy Life, Hannah Whitehall Smith. This is probably my most recommended and most re-read and most quoted book. Hannah's concept of the two wings of the eagle (Isa. 40) being surrender and trust is worth the whole book. I read this book during the period of greatest suffering in my life and its effects not only carried me through and strengthened my vision and faith, but have sharpened my ministry tools. It's a verifiable classic!

About My Father's Business, Regi Campbell (Multnomah, 2005). The best book out on taking your faith to work. Immanently practical and balanced in a society that is sensitive and often hostile. If you're interested in being a real, live Christian 24/7, read this book first!

7 Laws of the Learner, Bruce Wilkinson. This masterpiece revolutionized my teaching ministry. I read it while I was starting out as a Bible study leader when I was 16 years old. Since then, I teach not to impress but to express. It's a joy to see lifechange in the lives of people as I teach the word of God in all its simplicity, practicality and authority. Other than preaching in the pulpit, I also train people to teach. God has also opened a door for me to teach in a radio program here in my country. I really thank God for Dr. Wilkinson.

The Calvary Road, Roy Hession (CLC Publications/1950). In 1972 God used this book to bring revival to me, to cause me to deal with anything in my life less than God's best. I continue to review and be blessed by Roy Hession's book. This book has impacted my walk more than any other than the Bible.

My Utmost for His Highest, Oswald Chambers. I have been stretched and strengthened by this book since the early '70s. Powerful!

Experiencing God Day by Day, Blackaby. I know that the writings of Henry Blackaby will take their place among the classics in the generations to come.

The Reformed Doctrine of Predestination, Loraine Boettner. When I was told that the author of this book would give it to me, plus 4 of his other books for the cost of posting them to me, I grabbed the chance.

Loraine Boettner's book got me thinking about theology and made me face up to the bible's teaching on God's sovereignty. It is old-fashioned now, but is still well worth chewing over.

His book which he wanted to be made freely available is now easily downloadable from the net from scores of places, but I recommend you purchase a copy, because there is something about a book!

Desiring God, John Piper. Desiring God shows that God's sovereignty is the most glorious truth, once we comprehend it.

I think Piper goes too far to fit everything into his theological scheme, but his philosophy does incorporate much more of the bible's teachings than most other systems.

Piper's book is also freely downloadable, as are many of his books and all of his sermons.

The Difficult Doctrine of the Love of God, D A Carson. This book is less than a hundred pages, but packs a punch. It has much more to say than many books that are 3 times its size. Carson shows that God's love is much greater than we ever thought, and is not simple at all.

His book reminds folk who have grasped God's sovereignty of the importance of evangelism and is an antidote to some narrow Calvinist views that are not squarely based on the whole biblical revelation.

His book is also worth reading for what he has to say about biblical words for love, with so many people having a distorted 19th century misinterpretation of New Testament Greek.

The Gagging of God, D.A. Carson (Apollos, England/1996). Intelectually one of the most challenging book I've read.

Absolutely fantastic. A masterpiece of Carson

The Grace Awakening, Charles R. Swindoll (Word Books, England/1990). A book that refreshed me abundantly right when I felt dry and in need of spiritual renewal.

Kingdom of the Cults, Walter Martin. One of the books I use constantly in my personal study of the different denominations.