Since I'm often asked about what books I'm reading and which ones I'd recommend (besides the Bible obviously) - I thought it was time to post a list of what I'd call my top five books that every Christian should read. This list is obviously highly subjective and is subject to change from time to time as the years pass and there are many others that I've read that are 'top five' quality to be sure. But these five books have impacted my life for various reasons and in various ways. To make my top five list a book must epically rock my spiritual world, increase my passion for Christ exponentially, and light fires in my heart to do more for God than I ever have before. With that criteria in mind - here is my list (in no specific order):
1. Fresh Wind Fresh Fire, Jim Cymbala. Cymbala is the founder and pastor of the Brooklyn Tabernacle Church. This book will epically rock your prayer life and build your faith.
2. When Heaven Invades Earth, Bill Johnson. This book will inspire and grow your faith to places you didn't know it could go - guaranteed. You will learn exactly what it means to not 'put God in a box'.
3. Tale Of Three Kings, Gene Edwards. Humility, brokenness, honoring others and dealing with authority in our lives. These qualities handled wrong are often the cause for division, broken relationships and church problems. This book will challenge you to grow in these crucial areas.
4. The Final Quest, Rick Joyner. This book is unusual in that it was a prophetic vision that the Lord gave to Joyner. I was first exposed to this book during a 'Shake the Nations' missions conference in the early 90's. I grabbed a copy - read it in a couple sittings - and then spent much time weeping before the Lord with my face in the carpet. Another book that will rock your prayer life.
5. God's Generals, Roberts Lairdon. There are actually three books currently in this series and I've read two so far and they have both moved me beyond words. Lairdon's research for these books was top notch and the stories of our fathers in the faith are incredibly inspiring and encouraging as well as very informative. I learned much and was greatly blessed. The two I've read are, God's Generals: Why They Succeeded And Why Some Failed; God's Generals: The Revivalists. I realize I have six books in my top five - but you can pick one of these two and not go wrong.
What books are in your top five?
