As we forgive - Catherine Claire Larson

This is a powerful, emotional and faith stretching book - a brilliant read!

It is the true stories of seven survivors of the Rwandan genocide. The key issue is the reconciliation between victom and offender. Many of these offenders where neighbours to these people and landed up killing their families and children in the most gruesome ways.

The challenge is the message and example of Christian forgiveness presented in the book by these seven people who became followers of Jesus. I found myself hugely challenged and I'd highly recommend this read.

Praying with the church - Scott mcKnight

An outstanding read outlining for us the long history of prayer in the church. Not the loose modern prayer but the formal liturgical prayer of Jesus and the early church. Set prayers, prayers that are prayed by thousands of others across the world every day. McKnight really wants to help us dicsover the wonder of praying with the church ratehr than on our own.

A really challenging read that will push you to rediscover this ancient tool to develop our love for Jesus.

Why men hate going to church - David Morrow

A really interesting read on how the church has softened Jesus message and how this has alienated men from church. 'Jesus is my boyfriend' songs have not helped. This book is a really interesting read and a must for anyone involved in public worship.

Jesus Driven Ministry by Ajith Fernando

"If I could afford to buy only one book on Christian leadership - this would be it." Ian Coffey

Ajith Fernando has been Director for Youth for Christ in Sri Lanka since 1976. In addition, he runs a drug rehabiliation ministry. Very crucially, he exhorts this generation of leaders to be godly-models for the next - by following the example of Jesus.

Available from www.loot.co.za for about R165
Paperback, 255 pages, ISBN-13: 978-1-58134-851-4
Published by Crossway Books 2007

Does it matter what I believe? - Millard J Erickson

What the Bible Teaches and Why We Should Believe It

by Millard J. Erickson

If Jesus is the Lord of our faith, then believing what he teaches does matter - a lot!

The basics of Christian faith are carefully presented and applied . To make the summary more useful as a group study guide, there are study questions and suggestions for each chapter.

Published in 1992 but still worth it if you can get hold of it.

Two Hundred and Eighty Titles and Symbols of Christ by James Large

“Right thoughts of the Lord Jesus Christ lie at the very root of all Christian religion.”

This book is a unique compilation and exposition of the types and symbols of our Lord. An invaluable tool in the study of Scripture and gives an insight of how God has revealed His Son through His inspired word, the Bible.

ISBN 978-0-89957-201-7
AMG Publishers

The Hiding Place - Corrie Ten Boom

How do you help those around you who are in need? Read this inspiring true story told by Corrie ten Boom of the Dutch family in Nazi-occupied Holland during World War II. It will move you deeply and inspire you to consider what you can do in these times in South Africa. Available as a book or film.

Read more about the background to the story:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corrie_ten_Boom
http://www.amazon.com/Hiding-Place-Corrie-Ten-Boom/dp/0553256696

Available from www.loot.co.za
Paperback, 221 pages
ISBN-13: 978-0-340-86353-4
Published by Hodder & Stoughton Religious

Andrew Murray on Prayer - 7 books in one

Combining seven of Andrew Murray's most well-known works on prayer, this book will give you biblical guidelines for effective, vital communication with God. Discover the essential keys to developing a vital prayer life, and begin to reap the benefits of true prayer.

Through Andrew Murray's writings, readers find out how their devotions can be transformed so that they can realize the fullness of God's love, peace, and divine power in their life. Lovingly explained, the principles presented here can permanently alter readers' prayer life.

Publisher: Whitaker House
Paperback, 656 pages
ISBN-13: 978-0-88368-528-0
Available from www.loot.co.za for R260

101 Most Powerful Prayers in the Bible - Claire Cloninger

The Bible is the ultimate textbook on prayer. Claire Cloninger selects 101 prayers from the Bible and brings them to life with her practical experience and commentary.
The book is easy to read, like a fireside chat with a good friend. It will help us to open our hearts to God by showing us how earlier saints and sinners prayed.

Available from www.loot.co.za for R211.00

Praying the Psalms by Dr. Elmer Towns

The psalms as personal prayers

This book shows us is a different way of looking at the psalms. Instead of just reading the psalms from your Bible, Elmer Towns converts them into personal prayers to enable you to use the psalms to talk to God. Like many good Christian books, it will encourage you to read your Bible more often and then open your eyes and ears to see and hear God as you pray to Him through the example of the psalms.

R167 from www.loot.co.za

User’s Guide to Christian Belief by Mark Stibbe

Clear and accessible introduction to Christian belief

Mark Stibble writes well and his readable book (only 140 pages) introduces us to the central ideas and themes behind our Christian faith. For example, doctrines like revelation, creation, the fall, the cross and the significance of concepts like the resurrection and the Holy Spirit are accurately explained. “Great buildings depend on strong foundations. This is equally true of great systems of faith; they too depend on strong foundations. On what, therefore, do Christians base their beliefs?”
Available from Scripture Union Bookstore in Rondebosch (021-689-8334) or online at www.loot.co.za for about R110.00

The Jesus I never Knew - Philip Yancey

This is another of Yanceys outstanding works.

In an accesible and well researches way, Yancey rediscovers the first century Jesus, his profound teaching, his anti-establishment message and his promise of a kingdom not of this world. This is a journey back in time to help us see Jesus in relation to the culture of his day. We have at points become so comfortable with what we have read about Jesus, that we forget just what a radical he was - this book will help you to understand more of our Lord that you have before.

This is a good read that will challenge you to rediscover the real Jesus who is able to change lives in powerful ways. Yancey hits the nail on the head with this one and I would highly recommend it.