Suggested Reading From Members of Our Class.

The Case for Christ, by Lee Strobel
Recommended by Mike Markcity
    A journalist investigates some of the toughest objections to Christianity.  What medical, scientific, and historical evidence do we have to prove the existence of Jesus Christ?  How reliable is the Bible?  A perfect book for the intellectual, the doubter, and the inquisitive.

The Prayer of Jabez, by Dr. Bruce Wilkenson
Recommended by Becky Kinley
    Jabez was one of the Bible's most overlooked heroes of the faith. It is a short book, only 6-7 chapters, but it says a lot.

A Walk to Remember, by Nicholas Sparks
Recommended by Mike Markcity
    A very quick read about a first love (but not necessarily a Romance novel, so guys can read it too).  The setting is small town America in the late 50's with a cool Christian message. Runs the gambit of emotions (but primarily a tear jerker). Written by the same author that wrote Message in a Bottle.

The Five Love Languages, by Gary Chapman.
Recommended by Scott Goetz.
    Great book for married couples or anyone wanting to improve and better understand their "love" relationships.  This book explores "Love" from a Christian perspective.  Additionally, our class will be using Chapman's book in our class discussions during the months of August and September.

Left Behind, by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins
Recommended by Karen Smith, Mike Markcity, Cheri Markcity, Dennis Fannon
    First Book in the Christian fiction Left Behind series.  In one cataclysmic moment, millions around the world disappear.  In the midst of global chaos, airline captain Rayford Steele must search for his family and for answers.  As Rayford and millions struggle to cope with a life without loved ones and understand what has happened, Rayford discovers that the disappearances were predicted with startling clarity two thousand years ago in the Bible.  As devastating as the disappearances have been, Rayford learns that the darkest days lie ahead as prophecy after prophecy come true.  Fictional account based the book of Revelation spanning the rapture, tribulation, and second coming of Christ.

The Book of God (The Bible as a Novel), by Walter Wangerin, Jr.
Recommended by Ray Skelton
    The Book of God follows the biblical story in chronological order, dramatizing biblical events and bringing life and emotion to the characters.  Written in novel format with added character development and narrative, the book is an interesting and excellent way to read and understand biblical historical events and truths.

Teaching to Change Lives, by Dr. Howard Hendricks
Recommended by Scott Goetz
    Scott says it is one of the best teaching guides he had read, and it is a must read for every Small Group leader.

Read any good books lately? If you have a favorite book, devotional or inspirational, that has helped you in your Christian growth or personal Bible study, why not share it with the class?  E-mail us with the name, author, and a brief description or summary of the book.