Top Five…Books (updated)

Posted on December 30, 2010 
Filed Under Focus on the Family Broadcast, Life, Personal, Spiritual Life

I’m fortunate to love reading and to interact with a lot of authors. Of the many books I’ve read during the past year, here’s a short list of those that I found to be particularly meaningful, inspiring, challenging or otherwise significant.

  1. Dancing With Max, by Chuck and Emily Colson. As the parent of a special needs child – particularly a boy with autism – I was moved to tears and greatly encouraged by this account of a very special young man named Max.
  2. Radical, David Platt. A long, slow and reflective read of this book will challenge you to reconsider your faith and how you live your life.
  3. Choosing To See, Mary Beth Chapman. A tender story of joy, deep pain and restoration of hope.
  4. Stronger, by Jim Daly. If you struggle in life, don’t be surprised – God is likely going to do a significant work, if you’ll choose to see and embrace His sovereignty and grace.
  5. (updated) Shattered, the autobiography of pitcher/theologian/radio host Frank Pastore. Great story of redemption and transformation.

And I’d be remiss if I didn’t add that the most influential, provoking, inspirational book I’ve read this past year is (still) The Holy Bible. I’ve spent much of the past year in the Old Testament, and continue to be amazed at the richness and depth of the prophets’ faith. What amazing men of God, and what lessons they have for me.

    I hope to have more time to read in the coming year than the past twelve months have afforded me.

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