Summer Reading List

We usually have a few books recommended here on the website (you have to be logged in to see it) during the year, but this summer everyone from the staff pitched in and we compiled a Summer Reading List. Here it is, and enjoy!

1. The Life You've Always Wanted by John Ortberg. (Peter's pick) Witty, practical and deeply insightful book that calls us to experience the abundant life that Jesus provides for us. John's transparency and ability to laugh at himself, as he talks about the Christian life, is refreshing.
2. Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas. (Tim's pick) This is not a marriage manual to show three steps to better communication or five things to do to have a happier marriage. It is a book designed to show how to use the struggles, challenges and joys in marriage to draw closer to God and grow in Christian character; to become holy.
3. The Rest of God by Mark Buchanan. (Phil's pick) The emphasis of this book is one's soul being restored, which will happen only by restoring the Sabbath for your life. "Sabbath rest" is devoting time to reflect upon God and His work in both our own lives and the world. This is especially important in a fast-paced 21st century world!
4. Byzantium by Stephen Lawhead and Doctrine by Mark Driscoll and Gerry Breshears (Nathan's picks) I've got two picks; one fiction (Byzantium) and one non-fiction (Doctrine). "Byzantium" is the story of Aidan, a 10th century Irish monk, who is chosen to take a special book to Constantinople and his subsequent adventures along the way. "Doctrine" is an interesting and very practical guide to the major doctrines of the Bible. Very readable and clearly written!