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I believe that it is important to prioritize the Bible in our lives through reading, studying, and meditating on the truths found therein (Psalm 119:97, 2 Timothy 2:15, Joshua 1:8). God's Word should be the guiding factor and final authority for us. We should desperately crave for the lessons in it (1 Peter 2:2). Nevertheless, we should also invest time reading the works of Christian men and women who have learned valuable lessons and recorded them for us. Though there are countless books under the Religion/Christian section of your local bookstore, I have found the following works particularly helpful on my spiritual pilgrimage. My sincere hope is that you may read one or all (fingers crossed) of these titles and find them as valuable as I have. 

  • Good Morning, Holy Spirit by Benny Hinn
  • The Heavenly Man by Brother Yun
  • The Crucified Life by A.W. Tozer 
  • Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster
  • Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyer
  • The Complete Works on Prayer by E.M. Bounds
  • Discerning the Voice of God by Priscilla Shirer (Workbook)
  • Truly Free by Robert Morris
  • The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence 
  • Fasting by Jentezen Franklin

The list that follows are works of fiction which are not necessarily essential. However I have found great Biblical truths and principles in them which have been a blessing in my life. 

  • The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan
  • The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis 
  • The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis


***If you have or plan on reading any of the books listed above, please let me know by commenting below. I would love to know your thoughts on them. In addition, if there are books which have really spoken to you feel free to write them below. I am always looking for suggestions 😃

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