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Why write Christian Book Reviews? I write these reviews to help visitors of BookDisciple.com avoid reading material that will waste their time or mislead them. I also hope to encourage people to read good quality Christian books more often, and grow as disciples of Jesus Christ in the process.
God has transformed my life through the books I discovered and read. He can do the same for you…
Not all books I read make this list. Fortunately a decent percentage does, so maybe the amount of bad books ‘out there’ is not as bad as I feared. Those Christian Publishers have impressive filtering systems…
You will see that each book has a BookDisciple.com rating. The books are all rated very highly (above 7.5 out of 10). Why is this? Well, the emphasis at BookDisciple.com is on the positive. I focus on the good quality books worth reading, on subjects that are necessary and with trustworthy authors.
I do not even want you to be reading Christian Book Reviews on bad books – that is enough of a waste of time.
Therefore, don’t expect to see too many books reviewed with BookDisciple.com ratings of below 7.5. I just don’t bother... I rather try and keep up with the high number of excellent new books released each year.
It annoys me to spend a good couple of days to read something, and then have nothing to write about…
Shouldn’t I warn you about bad misleading books? I guess you can say that, but I do not want to criticize or judge any of Christ’s followers. God will do that. It is a really bad testament to Christianity when those outside the faith (with their surprisingly impressive Bible knowledge) see us Christians disagree and argue with each other instead of loving one another as Jesus tells us to.
We should rather focus our energy on the positive, love and respect our neighbors, and change the world! Real Pinky and the Brain stuff… Oops, no! They wanted to take over the world, right? We just want to love and change the world.
Part of the discernment I use to decide which books I should read and review is to listen to trusted friends in ministry, look at those books that trustworthy authors refer to, and to read books winning book awards from reputable Christian magazines and organizations.
The BookDisciple.com book rating is determined by scoring each book on ten criteria. Below is a list of the Christian book reviews currently available on BookDisciple.com (sorted by rating), and below that I provide a short description of each criterion used when rating the books.
Enjoy reading the Christian Book Reviews! I hope it will inspire you to read some of these life-changing books. That’s even more fun than reading the reviews...
Christian Book Reviews
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Jesus Drives Me Crazy by Leonard Sweet.
BookDisciple.com Rating: 9.6
Following Jesus is something that might mess up your life big time. Are you going crazy? Yes! And I suggest you read this book to help you cope.
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The Gospel According to Starbucks by Leonard Sweet.
BookDisciple.com Rating: 9.5
Leonard Sweet introduces a new, passionate life. A life of EPIC proportions that you'd gladly stand in line for, just like Starbucks coffee.
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Pagan Christianity? by Frank Viola and George Barna.
BookDisciple.com Rating: 9.4
How much of what we consider as "church" is really biblical? This explosive work promises to upset many people, but it is well researched and hard to ignore.
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The Barbarian Way by Erwin McManus.
BookDisciple.com Rating: 9.4
Christ did not die to make our ride on earth smooth and trouble-free. We are to be barbarians in a very real war. We need to reconnect humanity to God.
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The Treasure Principle by Randy Alcorn.
BookDisciple.com Rating: 9.4
Guess what? We can take our financial treasure with us to heaven. No, just kidding... But we can send it ahead and live in luxury when we arrive.
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Revolution by George Barna.
BookDisciple.com Rating: 9.3
Millions of disciples have left the church. They have decided to be the Church instead. Learn all about it, and if you have not done so already, join the Revolution!
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More Ready Than You Realize by Brian D McLaren.
BookDisciple.com Rating: 9.2
This little book teaches big lessons on postmodern evangelism. Learn how ready you, and those Jesus misses most, are for authentic spiritual friendship.
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Peppermint-filled-Pinatas by Eric Michael Bryant.
BookDisciple.com Rating: 9.2
To be like our Lord, we need to stop being tolerant of each other. We need to love each other. Eric will inspire you to really engage your world for Jesus.
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Lord, Teach Me to Pray in 28 Days by Kay Arthur.
BookDisciple.com Rating: 9.2
In this book Kay Arthur shows readers very practically how to pray, what to pray and what to expect when you pray. An excellent book on prayer.
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Experiencing the Cross by Henry Blackaby.
BookDisciple.com Rating: 9.2
What is the Bible all about? What is the point of it all? I am sure God would answer: the cross of Jesus. It is your only opportunity for victory over sin.
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Chasing Daylight by Erwin McManus.
BookDisciple.com Rating: 9.1
By seizing a divine moment, Jonathan completely altered the course of Israel’s history. This book will teach you to seize every moment that awaits you.
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Velvet Elvis by Rob Bell.
BookDisciple.com Rating: 9.0
Take a long hard look at Rob Bell's painting. Have a fresh new look at the Christian faith. It is beautiful, but it makes you think long and hard.
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Revolutionary Parenting by George Barna.
BookDisciple.com Rating: 9.0
Is it your goal to raise your kids with a life-impacting faith? Then this is your book. Learn from successful parents how to raise spiritual champions.
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Stand Against the Wind by Erwin Raphael McManus.
BookDisciple.com Rating: 8.8
This book is aimed at 18-35 year old readers and is an absolute work of art. You should read it regardless of your age.
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Flashbang by Mark Steele.
BookDisciple.com Rating: 8.8
Learn how to stop making a big noise, but have no impact. Let your explosions leave a permanent crater of love in this world.
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Prayer by Philip Yancey.
BookDisciple.com Rating: 8.7
Philip Yancey takes us with on a journey of exploration. We venture into difficult territory, and search for an answer to a very old question. Does prayer make any difference?
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The Blogging Church by Brian Bailey.
BookDisciple.com Rating: 8.5
A postmodern world demands fresh ways of communication. Blogging is the new wineskin. Are you, as a disciple, ready to start telling life-changing stories?
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Sex God by Rob Bell.
BookDisciple.com Rating: 8.5
Good reading for everyone, not just those in sexual relationships. This book will help you find freedom from all types of sin.
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The Dream Giver by Bruce Wilkinson.
BookDisciple.com Rating: 8.5
This might be the book you have been waiting for. The one that will finally set you free to live your dream!
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Turn by Max Lucado.
BookDisciple.com Rating: 8.5
This is a very small book with a very big message. We all need to turn back to God. Max Lucado discusses our need to turn back to God’s Glory, Prayer, God’s Word and Repentance.
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Jim and Casper Go to Church by Jim Henderson and Matt Casper.
BookDisciple.com Rating: 8.4
This is a useful look at what an outsider to the Christian faith thinks about our churches. It is good reading, especially for pastors and church planters.
The BookDisciple.com Rating Criteria
When doing the Christian Book Reviews, I rate each book on the following ten criteria. The average score then determines the BookDisciple.com rating.
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