Greg Wollan - 10 Good Books

		Here is a list of the ten most influential books in my Christian walk… 1) "The Weight of Glory" " by C.S. Lewis - a collection of essays, with the highlight being the title essay, a stunning work concerning the joys and responsibilities of the Christian walk. 2) "A Good Man is Hard to Find" by Flannery O'Conner, is a collection of short stories. She was a brilliant American writer from the south, this being significant mainly because her work contains so much of her cultural influences. I wish it contained one my fave short stories of hers "Revelation." ( which features the insipid Mrs.Turpin.) But it does contain "Good Country People" about a traveling Bible salesman who steals an articical leg. (still attached) These stories are all very well written and very visual. 3) "Knowing God" by J.I. Packer. Very good "nuts and bolts" theology; sort of thick but well worth it you have the patience. 4) "The Practice of the Presence of God" by Brother Lawrence, a humble monk and Kitchen worker, who strove to find God in even the most menial of tasks. An eye-opener, written over 300 years ago. 5) "Sacred Journey" by Frederick Buechner. First book of three chronicling Buechner's life: beginnings, years of vocation, and reflecting back. Beautifully written, its main focus is on how God speaks to us though people and events in our lives, if we will only listen. He does this much more eloquently than the last sentence I wrote! 6) "More Like the Master" - various musicians/writers such as Glen Kaiser and Charlie Peacock give insight into how our faith and art intersect, and what that should theoretically look like. My fave essay included in this is by a scholar/musician from Cambridge (England) named Jeremy Bigby called "Music in God's purposes." This is a semi-rare book, published by Cornerstone press. 7) "The Faces of Jesus" this is a collection of paintings of Jesus from various cultures, with text by Frederick Buechner. I have only seen this book once, as it is out of print. If you have a copy, can I come over and visit sometime? Thanks! This book really touched my soul, and if you can find it, grab it! (You may have to pay upwards of 300 clams, however.) 8) "In His Steps" by Charles Sheldon. Had a big impact on me, and helped produce a longing in my life to serve something other than myself... This is where the WWJD acronym came from, and it's powerful, indeed. 9) "The Release of the Spirit" by Watchman Nee. A current fave, I have not even finished it yet. Contains some pretty earth shaking concepts concerning brokenness and effective Christian service. 10) "Mere Christianity" by C.S. Lewis. A milestone work which will influence apologetics for years to come; I have read it five times and it continues to bless. The first time I read it, I was needing some logic as to why it made sense to be a Christian. It gave me that and a whole lot more. Home : Buy CD's : Photo Gallery : Video : Musings : Links

Here is a list of the ten most influential books in my Christian walk…

1) "The Weight of Glory" " by C.S. Lewis - a collection of essays, with the highlight being the title essay, a stunning work concerning the joys and responsibilities of the Christian walk.

2) "A Good Man is Hard to Find" by Flannery O'Conner, is a collection of short stories. She was a brilliant American writer from the south, this being significant mainly because her work contains so much of her cultural influences. I wish it contained one my fave short stories of hers "Revelation." ( which features the insipid Mrs.Turpin.) But it does contain "Good Country People" about a traveling Bible salesman who steals an articical leg. (still attached) These stories are all very well written and very visual.

3) "Knowing God" by J.I. Packer. Very good "nuts and bolts" theology; sort of thick but well worth it you have the patience.

4) "The Practice of the Presence of God" by Brother Lawrence, a humble monk and Kitchen worker, who strove to find God in even the most menial of tasks. An eye-opener, written over 300 years ago.

5) "Sacred Journey" by Frederick Buechner. First book of three chronicling Buechner's life: beginnings, years of vocation, and reflecting back. Beautifully written, its main focus is on how God speaks to us though people and events in our lives, if we will only listen. He does this much more eloquently than the last sentence I wrote!

6) "More Like the Master" - various musicians/writers such as Glen Kaiser and Charlie Peacock give insight into how our faith and art intersect, and what that should theoretically look like. My fave essay included in this is by a scholar/musician from Cambridge (England) named Jeremy Bigby called "Music in God's purposes." This is a semi-rare book, published by Cornerstone press.

7) "The Faces of Jesus" this is a collection of paintings of Jesus from various cultures, with text by Frederick Buechner. I have only seen this book once, as it is out of print. If you have a copy, can I come over and visit sometime? Thanks! This book really touched my soul, and if you can find it, grab it! (You may have to pay upwards of 300 clams, however.)

8) "In His Steps" by Charles Sheldon. Had a big impact on me, and helped produce a longing in my life to serve something other than myself... This is where the WWJD acronym came from, and it's powerful, indeed.

9) "The Release of the Spirit" by Watchman Nee. A current fave, I have not even finished it yet. Contains some pretty earth shaking concepts concerning brokenness and effective Christian service.

10) "Mere Christianity" by C.S. Lewis. A milestone work which will influence apologetics for years to come; I have read it five times and it continues to bless. The first time I read it, I was needing some logic as to why it made sense to be a Christian. It gave me that and a whole lot more.

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