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Do you read Christian nonfiction (other than the bible!)? What genre’s do you enjoy?
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Mostly I read devotionals. Currently using a Guidepost devotional “All God’s Creatures” each morning. I normally buy a new one each year.
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I read Christian non-fiction from reputed Christian writers – books (especially the ‘old’ authors like Jim Packer and Stott) and Blogs (TGC; Desiring God). These are to keep up with the Godly view towards current issues.
Thanks for stopping by Patricia
I recently bought a very interesting pictorial book called The Natural History of The Bible, by Peter Goodfellow. I loved some of the unusual old paintings and drawings inside of it, Having studied nutrition, I am very interested in plants, herbs and foods of other countries, mainly in antiquity, especially those mentioned in the Bible, so this was a very nice find at Koorong.
Sounds like an interesting book.
Yes, I have read lots of books around the subject of healing but my favorite is “Christ the Healer” by F.F. Bosworth, originally published in 1925 it contains timeless truths. I also found “Jesus’ Family Tree“ (which looks at the lineage of Jesus and unpacks a few key people) really interesting.
Sounds interesting too. Amazing how some of the older books are still as relevant today as when they were first written. I know mum used the Matthew Henry commentaries when she was leading bible studies along with Warren Wiesbee.
I enjoy Christian biographies and autobiographies, especially about missionaries, some of whom I know. Earlier this year I read “Wounded Tiger” by T. martin Bennett after having read a biography of Jake DeShazzer. I found it hard to put down. More recently I read “Aspire to Lofty Heights” by Ross McCallum Jones. I was in Bible College with Ross and followed his earlier missionary work through prayer letters. His father-in-law was one of our lecturers. I found this hard to put down and was amazed at what Ross had achieved and still continues to achieve. I have read a few non fiction books by people I know, and that always adds a further dimension.
Thanks for stopping by It must be interesting reading a autobiography by someone you know.
I have read a few, Jenny, and it is interesting because you know some of the story, but they tell parts that you fo not know.
I’ve enjoyed Naomi Reed’s memoir series about mission in Nepal, which I bought at a conference in Inverell where she spoke. I also won a copy of What We Cannot Be Alone, by Kimberly Smith, at a talk of hers, and thought it had some great things to say about how the church looks after single people. I do love reading non fiction written by local-ish Christians that I’ve heard speak! It’s almost like talking to a friend.
thanks for stopping by. I have see Naomi Reed’s books but haven’t read them. It is nice to know the author isn’t it.
I read that also and enjoyed it, especially as my best friend from school and her husband were also missionaries there in the same area but at an earlier time. I also had four other friends who were missionaries there at that time. We were all in Bible College together, including my friend from school – way back into primary school. It was not planned but God led, we were in primary school, high school, university and then Bible College, but I was a year ahead of her at Bible College. We graduated together though as she did one year as required by the mission and I did two. I.went on for a third and received the advanced diploma of the college as well as a Dip. Doc. from an external institution.
I love reading Biographies and Autobiographies; both Christian and Secular. Also historical novels and … well, basically anything that increases my knowledge such as Creation .com magazine and several of their books/resources (and don’t even get me started on all my Christian/Bible reference books) But just occasionally I will reach for something light or humorous just to give the ol’ brain a rest. 😀
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I read more non-ficiton than fiction. My favourite authors are: Neil Anderson, Mark Buchanan, Tim Keller, Andy Stanley, John Ortberg, Max Lucado, Donald Miller. Sadly there are no female authors in my list of favourites. Perhaps because my favourite authors are also pastors and there are few female pastors writing books.
I find even the authors I don’t completely agree with still make me think and help me grow in my faith.
Sounds like a good list of books.
Yes! I take longer to read them and don’t read as many as I read fiction books. Max Lucado, Beth Moore, Charles Swindoll and Bill Crowder are some of my favourite authors.
I will read 1 or 2 devotional books each year as well as some others. It usually depends on what topic I’m wanting more knowledge about.
The one I’m reading at the moment is ‘Whispers of Rest’ by Bonnie Gray. I also liked her first book, ‘Finding Spiritual Whitespace’.
Another good list of authors. The devotionals sound good to.