What are your favorite Christian Nonfiction titles?

[Susan, Moderator]

List your top nonfiction titles here. We'd love to consider one of your favorites for a group read. :)

[Marja, Founder/Moderator]

I am always reading several books at the same time, so it will be hard to pick favorite ones. But I will have to think about books that changed my life, or at least have had great impact.... hhmmm.
Good Morning Holy Spirit... for sure.
Good Morning, Holy Spirit

[Susan, Moderator]

I've always loved The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom. What a deeply moving true story.

[Elaine]

These are the books that have really changed my life by deepening my relationship with God Prayer: Finding the Heart's True Home. Richard Foster

Eye of the Eagle, the - Meditations on the Hymn 'be Thou My Vision'

The Practice of the Presence of God

Listening to God

God Of Surprises

The Grace Awakening: Believing in Grace Is One Thing. Living it Is Another

[Susan, Moderator]

The Practice of the Presence of God was a life-changing read for me too.

[Marja, Founder/Moderator]

Elaine and Susan, thanks for your recommendations, I have put 'The Practice of the Presence of God' on my to-read list!

[Susan, Moderator]

I read it in college and its impact has stayed with me all these years.

[Anita]

Yes, The Practice of the Presence of God is lifechanging, but This Present Darkness woke me up to the spiritual realm and the power of prayer.

[Susan, Moderator]

Yes, though This Present Darkness is fictional, it presents an existing spiritual reality.

[Bob]

Hello Group....some of my favorite non-fiction Christian titles include ”The Great Divorce” by C. S. Lewis.....”The Book of Mysteries” by Rabbi Jonathan Cahn....”Living On The Ragged Edge” by Charles Swindoll....”Nearing Home” by Billy Graham...a newer title, ”God & Thrones” by Carl Gallups.

I am also a writer of Christian non-fiction, getting ready to release my third Christian none-fiction title. And as they always say, ”Write what you love.” Christian non-fiction is what I love to read.

BOB PALUMBO

[Susan, Moderator]

I'm a C. S. Lewis fan too, Bob. One book of his that really struck a chord with me was A Grief Observed. I'm an author (of far lesser note) too. Beyond how that book spoke to me as a human being, it continues to inspire the kind of bone-deep honesty that elevated his writing.

On another note, be sure to use our Author Meet and Greet section's threads to let us know about your books. You'll find specific threads for announcing new releases and promoting older ones there.

[Bob]

Oh yes, Susan, ”A Grief Observed” is so beautiful...especially because of the real life experiences he went through at that time.

Thank you for telling me about the Meet and Greet section.

I would love to participate in that!!

BOB

[Christopher]

Although it's been in release for several years, my favorite Christian non-fiction title remains, "Save Me From Myself" by Korn guitarist, Brian "Head" Welch. Riveting and refreshingly real.

[Dale]

First published in 1977 Sheldon Vanauken's "A Severe Mercy" is one of my favorite books. If you like excellent writing, an engaging story, and a powerful Christian message then consider this book. A bonus for C.S. Lewis fans is that it contains eighteen letters by C.S. Lewis to Vanauken.

[Susan, Moderator]

Sounds great!

[Marja, Founder/Moderator]

Is it possible to pick a favorite? There are so many good books out there! I would opt for a Top 10 :)

[Susan, Moderator]

Anyone with a top ten list of your favorites?

[Maria]

The Holy Bible still No.1...it still thrills and captivates me immensely...

Unlocking The Bible by David Pawson...I wish I had read it 30 years earlier! So easy to read despite it’s size, a very balanced and informative overview of the Bible, not a verse by verse, more like a Book by Book. Excellent!

50 Christians every should know... Chronological short history of all of the greats and their lives, going back to the Reformation times. So amazingly interesting!

Foxe’s Book of Martyrs...Wow!

So many! I’ll add more as I think of them but truly I find it hard to read fiction when there’s so much reality to find out about...

Remain blessed as you remain in Christ Jesus our Lord ❤️

[Marja, Founder/Moderator]

Hi Maria, I enjoy David Pawson's books as well. Some of them have been translated into the Dutch language (I am from Holland). Foxe's book of martyrs I do not know, that might be quite interesting. Thanks for mentioning it!

Maria wrote: "The Holy Bible still No.1...it still thrills and captivates me immensely...

Unlocking The Bible by David Pawson...I wish I had read it 30 years earlier! So easy to read despite it’s size, a very b..."

[Susan, Moderator]

Maria wrote: "The Holy Bible still No.1...it still thrills and captivates me immensely...

Unlocking The Bible by David Pawson...I wish I had read it 30 years earlier! So easy to read despite it’s size, a very b..."

Thanks for sharing your favorites, Maria. Great recommendations, indeed!

[Mary]

My all-time favorite non-fiction Christian book is A Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren.

[Marja, Founder/Moderator]

I remember reading the Purpose Driven Life years ago. So practical! I read it a second time in a small group setting!
Mary wrote: "My all-time favorite non-fiction Christian book is A Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren."

[Robert]

I have so many Christian books I enjoy. One is "Too Deep for Words" by Thelma Hall (Paulist Press). It's a terrific introduction to Lectio Divina.

[Marja, Founder/Moderator]

I can imagine yes. I have read a book on Lectio Divina years ago, don't remember the writer... maybe it was by Eugene Peterson, not sure. I had never heard of Lectio Divina. I found it quite helpful and interesting.
Robert wrote: "I have so many Christian books I enjoy. One is "Too Deep for Words" by Thelma Hall (Paulist Press). It's a terrific introduction to Lectio Divina."

[Susan, Moderator]

I hadn't heard of the Lectio Divina term either, but I've enjoyed reading the Bible this way for many years.