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For some lighter, less serious reading. The Space Trilogy C.S. Lewis Out of the Silent Planet Perelandra That Hideous Strength This series follows the adventures of Dr. Elwin Ransom (a thinly veiled caricature of Lewis himself) from his abduction by...

A Grief Observed C. S. Lewis For some, me included, this book can be unsettling. The first half is painful to read. Lewis married later in life to an American poet who was in remission from cancer. After a few joyous and blissful years, Joy’s cancer returned and she died. A Grief Observed...

Foxe’s Book of Martyrs John Foxe First published in 1563, this is the definitive volume of early Christian Martyrs. Beginning with the persecution of Jesus and continuing through William Tyndale, John Hus, Martin Luther and others. This is essential reading to fully grasp Christian history...

You have missed nothing. I stopped it too, along with all popular social media.

I hope you are feeling a little better today and that God answered our prayers in some little way.

I checked the torahclass.com website, impressive. There is enough there to keep one busy for a year. Thanks for the tip!

I have not read this yet, but it looks like my kind'a book. I will check it out.

Thank you, I will check it out. I'm always looking for recommendations.

Welcome to CC OGK. There are lots of opportunities to talk here, jump in! I am also sorry to hear you are not feeling well. We worship a God of healing. You are in my prayers today.

The final four recommendations. The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment Jeremiah Burroughs A classic of Puritan literature that has stood the test of time. It is written in an older English style with rather long and rambling sentences, but altogether not too difficult to read. The reward...

"As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God" Psalm 42:1 Nice work!

Welcome to CC Gabriel, I am glad you are here. You will find lots of friends here. I do have a present for you, but it is a re-gift. Romans 8:38-39. Enjoy!

Numbers 9 through 12. Humility and Absolute Surrender Andrew Murray My copy is prefaced with a warning: “This book is a product of its time and does not reflect the same values as it would if it were written today.” Murray was from South Africa, but I failed to see anything warranting a...

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I have Corrie Ten Boom on my completed list. Her prayer for flees shook me up a bit. Have also read Marjorie Holms, Lorraine Kisley, Nancy Pearcy and Ann Wroe. The Pearcy book, Total Truth outstanding and included in an upcoming review. Will check out the Pullinger book, always looking for...

Welcome KitKat, glad to see you here. Just curious, I always review new members profile. Is your favorite bible verse Matt. 7:7? That has always been one of mine, especially when I was a new Christian. Anyway, welcome!

Welcome AB, glad to see you here. I too was cautious and still remain careful what identification information I reveal. Please take your time until you are comfortable. There is just so much here, so many really great Christians and fascinating conversations to choose and join in on...

Hey....welcome to CC. I hope to see you joining in and adding to the conversations. There are lots of really great people here.

Continuing with the top 16 books, again in no particular order. How Should We Then Live Francis A. Schaeffer A historical perspective of Christianity from ancient Rome to modern times. This book will help modern Christians more clearly understand the challenges confronting the western...

Seekers Top Rated Books From all the recent books, there are 16 from my reading list that I found especially interesting. This is the first of four posts (if I survive) that will briefly highlight those books. They are in no particular order. Of course, a favorite book is like favorite Bible...