Books

From time to time our church staff will read a particularly compelling or insightful book that they will, in turn, recommend for the rest of the church family. If you're interested in purchasing, simply click on the image and it will direct you there.  Likewise, we'll try to have a few copies on hand in our church library in the main lobby if you'd rather borrow. Keep in mind that we will be adding books and other media as we go, so check back to see what's new.

Not Afraid Of The Antichrist: Why We Don't Believe In A Pre-Tribulation Rapture
Despite the popular theology of our day, Christians should not expect to get out of experiencing the tribulation or the End Times. Nowhere in the Bible does the Lord promise us this, say Michael Brown and Craig Keener, two leading, acclaimed Bible scholars. In fact, they say, Jesus promises us tribulation in this world.

Yet this is no reason to fear. In this fascinating, accessible, and personal book, Brown and Keener walk you through what the Bible really says about the rapture, the tribulation, and the end times. What they find will leave you full of hope. God's wrath is not poured out on His people, and He will shield us from it--as he shielded Israel in Egypt during the ten plagues. So instead of taking comfort in what God hasn't promised, take comfort in the words of Jesus: He has overcome the world, and we live in his victory!

Unoffendable - How Just One Change Can Make All of Life Better by Brant Hansen
Unoffendable offers a unique viewpoint, challenging the idea that Christians can ever harbor “righteous anger” or that there even is such a thing for believers.  It seems like a radical, provocative proposal to consider; That we have no right to anger!? We are to get rid of it, period? Completely? Is that even possible!?
Through Hansen's light-hearted, humorous, and conversational style, this book will not add another thing to do on a stressed-out Christian’s ever-growing list; it actually seeks to lift religious burdens from readers’ backs and allow them to experience the joy of gratitude, perhaps for the first time, every single day of their lives.
(Note: Brant Hansen reads his own books and is particular good on audio-book)

The Chocolate Soldier - Heroism: The Last Chord of Christianity by C.T. Studd
Author C.T. Studd (1860-1931) was a missionary to China, India, and Africa in days when it was very difficult indeed.  His words are simple but each phrase is packed with a punch that leaves you reeling, convicted, and yet, oddly inspired. If Studd argued that the early 20th-century was filled with "namby-pamby, lukewarm, chocolate" Christians, we are left wondering what he might say of our generation, today. And yet his call couldn't be more needed: be a true soldier of Jesus Christ and plunge headlong into the world in the power of His Spirit, to proclaim the Gospel and live out the true, historic, and victorious Christian life.
(Note: This book is available here  for free for Kindle through Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Chocolate-Soldier-Christianity-deeperChristian-Classics/dp/1943592284/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1533248351&sr=1-1&keywords=chocolate+soldier )

Blessed Are The Misfits - Great News for Believers Who Are Introverts, Spiritual Strugglers, or Just Feel Like They're Missing Something by Brant Hansen
Christian talk-show host Brant Hansen opens the book by explaining that he had never felt comfortable with modern church culture and had come to the point of assuming he was just a misfit who never would.  It’s compelling as he unpacks the ‘why’ of his disconnection, because in the reading you begin to realize that he represents a considerable number of people who either attend church but struggle deeply with not fitting in or, worse, simply move on, unable to overcome the disconnect. They are often made to feel like there’s something wrong with them, especially as they are regularly urged to being more expressive and outgoing.  This book brings peace to the Strugglers and insight for the outgoing.
(Note: Brant Hansen reads his own books and is particular good on audio-book)

The Church Awakening by Charles Swindoll
 In a book born out of his own leadership failures, Charles Swindoll calls the American church to return to it's fundamental and Biblical roots. The wisdom of his six decades of ministry coupled with his humble desire to serve Jesus makes this not only compelling, but essential reading for any Christian who has a deep and abiding heart to follow and obey Jesus in every part of their personal and corporate lives.

Why Jesus? Rediscovering His Truth In An Age Of Mass Marketed Spirituality by Ravi Zacharias
World-renowned author Ravi Zacharias takes a scholarly yet imaginative approach to apologetics. The author believes that over the past 40 years movements like New Age spirituality, the church growth movement, and society's obsession with human potential have combined like a "perfect storm" to redefine for popular culture what has been for centuries the classic biblical definition of the person, work, and teaching of Jesus Christ. In "Why Jesus," Zacharias looks at the impact of these developments and encourages the reader to re-embrace the classic, Biblical view of Christian spirituality.

Hearts of Iron, Feet Of Clay - Practical & Contemporary Lessons In The Book Of Judges
As we made our way through the Book of Judges in the Spring and Summer of 2017, we discovered this book to be a great addition!  Author Gary Inrig is both insightful and complete as he examines the book of Judges. This often-overlooked book of the Bible is full of cultural imagery and unexplained characters, but Inrig helps to bring it up-to-date and make it relevant for today’s world. You’ll find yourself identifying again and again with these biblical characters as this ancient text comes to life!