One Step Deeper
One Step Deeper with God -
There are a lot of books which can help to develop our understanding of God and his purposes in our lives and in this world. However reading alone will not take us deeper with God. It is as we respond to God speaking to us through the words of others and live them more fully that we go deeper with God.
The Bible (obvious place to start – but sometimes the hardest to read) – regular reading of the Bible is the best way to 'go one step deeper.'
The Message – Eugene Peterson; a paraphrase of the Bible which helps to give new insights and understandings of familiar passages.
New Living Translation
Discipleship and character
Celebration of Discipline – Richard Foster
Rebuilding your broken world -
Renewing your spiritual passion – Gordon MacDonald
The Purpose Driven Life – Rick Warren
If you want to walk on water you've got to get out of the boat -
Inspiration and encouragement
The Heavenly Man – Brother Hun
The Hiding Place – Corrie Ten Boom
The Sacred Diary of Adrian Plass Christian Speaker 45 3/4 -
Born Again – Chuck Colson
Bruchko – Bruce Olson
Meeting Emma – Michael Spyker
Understanding and knowledge building
Matthew/Paul/John/Peter for Everyone – N T Wright; (separate volumes of thoughts on most of the New Testament books written for all Christians)
The Case for Christ; a journalist's investigation of the evidence of Jesus – Lee Strobel Cafe Theology – Michael Lloyd
Crossway Bible Guides – many Bible books covered; some better than others.
The Case for faith: a journalist investigates objections to Christianity – Lee Strobel
Case for a Creator: a journalist investigates scientific evidence that points to God – Lee Strobel
Reference Books
Lion Handbook to the Bible New Bible Dictionary -
Radical thinking about faith
A new kind of Christian – Brian McClaren
