Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Pastor Jason's Winter Reading List 2014



Romans 12:2
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

If there’s one way that I grow my relationship with the Creator of all things, it is through reading, not only the Bible, but also other books that stretch me and challenge my understanding of the journey of following Jesus.  I want to encourage you to read at least one really good book this winter that will grow you on your spiritual journey.  I have listed a few with a brief one-sentence comment about how that book has impacted my life.  Curl up in your favorite chair, grab a hot beverage, and have your mind renewed this winter!

Winter Reading List:

"Faith Has its Reasons" by Kenneth Boa & Robert Bowman Jr.
Integrative approach to defending the Christian faith

"Relaunch" by Mark Rutland 
How to stage an organizational comeback 

"Christianity 101" by Gilbert Bilezikian 
Your guide to eight basic Christian beliefs 

"Fail" by J.R Briggs 
Finding hope and grace in the midst of ministry failure

"Seven Deadly Spirits" by T. Scott Daniels 
The message of Revelation's letters for today's church 

"The Signature of Jesus" by Brennan Manning 
You're invited to a life of risk, holy passion, and unreasonable faith 

"Practice Resurrection" by Eugene Peterson
A conversation on growing up in Christ 

"Freedom of Simplicity" by Richard Foster
Finding harmony in a complex world 







Jason Esposito
Lead Pastor 
CrossWay Church