Monday, May 02, 2005

The power of reading and sharing good books.

I have had many books given to me throughout the years, some of which have changed my life in one way or another. I would encourage you to read and to pass on books that impact your life for Jesus Christ. However, make sure the books that you give are biblically solid, God-exalting, and Christ-centered. Here are some great sources for such books:
  1. Cumberland Valley Book Service
  2. Grace Books International
  3. Audobon Press
"A book by Richard Sibbes, one of the choicest of the Puritan writers, was read by Richard Baxter, who was greatly blessed by it. Baxter then wrote his Call To The Unconverted which deeply influenced Philip Doddridge, who in turn wrote The Rise and Progress of Religion in the Soul. This brought the young William Wilberforce, subsequent English statesman and foe of slavery, to serious thoughts of eternity. Wilberforce wrote his Practical Book of Christianity which fired the soul of Leigh Richmond. Richmond, in turn, wrote The Dairyman’s Daughter, a book that brought thousands to the Lord, helping Thomas Chalmers the great preacher, among others." --Ernest Reisinger, "Every Christian A Publisher" Free Grace Broadcaster, Issue 51, Winter 1995, p. 18

So, read a good book, recommend some to others, and give a book as a gift!


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