At some point in your life, you’ve no doubt encountered the works of C.S. Lewis. This prolific and influential Christian author of the 20th century left behind quite a legacy – from his colorful The Chronicles of Narnia series to his well-reasoned arguments for the Christian faith in Mere Christianity.
Read More & DownloadInspired – Rachel Held Evans
Rachel Held Evans is a popular Christian author from the last decade whose life was tragically cut short in May of 2019. That year, our class decided to study one of her books – Inspired: Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible Again. It’s a unique take on how the Bible remains relevant to us today.
Read More & DownloadInvitation to a Journey: A Road Map for Spiritual Formation – M. Robert Mulholland Jr. and Ruth Haley Barton
This book by Robert Mulholland, expanded by Ruth Haley Baron, is targeted at existing Christians looking to expand their spiritual journey through traditional and personal spiritual disciplines. Full disclosure – it is not light reading!
Read More & DownloadWrestling With Doubt, Finding Faith – Adam Hamilton
Our class is currently finishing up this study of Adam Hamilton’s latest book, Wrestling With Doubt, Finding Faith. This was published late in 2023, and I had the privilege of hearing Hamilton discuss it while we both attended the United Methodist General Conference in April/May 2024. His presentation, as well as the book, were of course excellent.
Read More & DownloadWhen Christians Get It Wrong – Adam Hamilton
Here’s another great book from Adam Hamilton (aren’t they all?). Hamilton wrote When Christians Get It Wrong back in 2010 and revised it in 2013. Going through it again today, I find the content still very applicable. I guess that means we’re not yet getting it all right. The lesson series is only six sessions long, one per chapter, but they’re chock full of excellent discussion fodder.
Read More & DownloadLove Wins – Rob Bell
When our Sunday School class first started meeting a couple of decades ago, Rob Bell’s Velvet Elvis was the initial book we chose. Over the years, we’ve returned to his books and videos several times. The most recent series was on his 2011 book Love Wins: A Book About Heaven, Hell, and the Fate of Every Person Who Ever Lived.
Read More & DownloadChasing a God You Don’t Want to Catch – Darren Wilson
Darren Wilson runs Wanderlust Productions, a film production company that focuses on advancing God’s Kingdom around the world. Chasing a God You Don’t Want to Catch proved to be a thought-provoking book that touched on several aspects of God that initially troubled Wilson, as well as several of us in our class!
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