Recommended Reading
Below you will find recommended books from Harvest Christian Fellowship. These books provide valuable information on a wide array of topics and are very useful in helping people mature in their faith. As always, everything you read should be placed under the authority of Scripture before it is applied to your life.
The Blessed Life: Robert Morris
"This book will transform your life for the better, bringing you guaranteed financial results. But it will do more than that. It will change every area of your life: marriage, family, health and relationships. For when God changes your heart from selfishness to generosity, every part of your life-journey is affected."
The Mark of a Man: Elisabeth Elliot
"In The Mark of Man, Respected author Elisabeth Elliot examines the many characteristics of manhood that were exemplified in the life of Christ. Jesus's life demonstrated the distinctive traits of responsibility, sacrifice, courage, obedience, initiative, forgiveness, and endurance."
The Way of the Wild Heart: John Eldredge
"The Way of the Wild Heart reaches out to "unfinished men" trying to understand and live their role as men and fathers. Exploring six biblically based stages, John Eldredge initiates men into a new understanding and ownership of their manhood and equips them to effectively lead their sons to manhood."
Let Me Be a Woman: Elisabeth Elliot
"In order to learn what it means to be a woman, we must start with the One who made her." Working from Scripture, well-known speaker and author Elisabeth Elliot shares her observations and experiences in a number of essays on what it means to be a Christian woman."
Understanding The Purpose And Power Of Woman: Myles Munroe
"To live successfully in the world, women need to know who they are and what what role they play today. They need a new awareness of who they are, and new skills to meet today's challenges. Best-selling author Myles Munroe examines societies' attitudes toward women and helps women to discover who they are."
Gospel of Peace: No More Shame...No More Fear! by James Richards
"You don't have to fear God's judgment. You don't have to live with the feeling that you'll never live up to God's standards. You don't have to view God as an unapproachable being who is waiting to reject you and hurt you. Allow your spirit to be transformed by The Gospel of Peace!"
Renovation of the Heart: Putting On the Character of Christ by Dallas Willard
"Although there is much talk about 'changing lives' in Christian circles, the reality is very rare, and certainly less common than the talk," writes Willard. But, he adds, no one need live in spiritual and personal defeat. Rather, the way of change is through inner transformation and taking the small steps that lead one to it."
Change Your Heart, Change Your Life by Gary Smalley
"No matter a person's age, experiences, or previous patterns, this title will guide readers to the whys and hows of orchestrating their beliefs to forever change their lives and relationships."
A Book You'll Actually Read (On the Old Testament) by Mark Driscol
In the first book in his "A Book You'll actually read series" Mark Driscoll gives a brief overview of the Old Testament, why it's relavant, and how to effectively read it. This book is great for new and old Christians.
iMarriage DVD: Andy Stanley
Giddy with excitement and burning with love’s fire, engaged couples are filled with desires and expectations! Wonder and eager anticipation propel them forward. Then comes the marriage and if they take the wrong approach, those unrealized expectations and unmet wants can turn a life-giving covenant relationship into a contractual agreement.
Honor's Reward: John Bevere
"In his empowering approach, John uses relevant stories coupled with a fresh look at Scripture to reveal the timeless principle of honor. That personal rewards come from esteeming and valuing those in your life is a vital truth for all to understand."
Wild at Heart: John Eldredge
"In Wild at Heart, John Eldredge invites men to recover their masculine heart, defined in the image of a passionate God. And he invites women to discover the secret of a man's soul and to delight in the strength and wildness men were created to offer."
Captivating: John & Stasi Eldredge
"Every little girl has dreams of being swept up into a great adventure, of being the beautiful princess. Sadly, when women grow up, they are often swept up into a life filled merely with duty and demands."
Nurture: Give and Get What You Need to Flourish by Lisa Bevere
This beautifully describes what God's daughters so desperately need. In this heartfelt work, Lisa explains how women of all ages must awaken and restore their capacity to give and receive nurture.
Worship: The Pattern of Things in Heaven by Joseph L. Garlington
Worship and praise play a crucial role in the local church. Whether you are a pastor, worship leader, musician, or lay person, you'll find rich and anointed teaching from the Scriptures about worship! Joseph L. Garlington, Sr., a pastor, worship leader, and recording artist in his own right, shows how worship is the pattern of things in Heaven!
Knowing God: J.I. Packer
"A lifelong pursuit of knowing God should embody the Christian's existence. According to eminent theologian J.I. Packer, however, Christians have become enchanted by modern skepticism and have joined the "gigantic conspiracy of misdirection" by failing to put first things first."
Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcolm Gladwell
"Blink is about the first two seconds of looking--the decisive glance that knows in an instant. Gladwell, the best-selling author of The Tipping Point, campaigns for snap judgments and mind reading with a gift for translating research into splendid storytelling."
The DNA of Relationships by Gary Smalley
“We all want our relationships with our spouse, family, and friends to be strong and healthy. But too often we experience pain and brokenness. We know the frustration of wanting to communicate our feelings without hurting others. Gary reveals the core problem of relationship struggles and provides solutions that work.”
A Book You'll Actually Read (On the New Testament) by Mark Driscoll In the second book in his "A Book You'll actually read series" Mark Driscoll gives an overview of the New Testament, as well as practical ways to get more out of your Bible. This series is great for casual and avid readers.
Faith+Hope+Love by Hillsong
"Beyond the sound, the rhythm, the art... beyond the strings, the keys, the melodies... beyond the stage, the set, the lights... are the PEOPLE. Ordinary men, women & children, from all walks of life, in all sorts of circumstances and each one with a unique story to tell. This is the Church... and this is Hillsong's 18th Live praise and worship album 'faith+hope+love'. EveryONE together playing their part and lending their voice to the collective story, OUR story. The prayer is that 'Faith+Hope+Love' will breathe the light, love and freedom of Christ into your life, and continue to give expression to what God is doing in and through PEOPLE all over the Earth."
- Joel Houston, Hillsong
