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Bestsellers

 

 re:fresh books bestsellers in 2009
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1. THE SHACK by William P Young (Fiction)
A true publishing phenomenon – more than a year at the top of the New York Times Trade Fiction list.   A man whose daughter has been abducted receives an invitation, apparently from God, to the remote shack where she died.   A thought-provoking novel about suffering, forgiveness and other issues of faith.

2. FINDING GOD IN THE SHACK by Roger Olson (Doctrine)
Published by IVP .  A theologian examines the key themes of The Shack.   
See also Finding God in the Shack (same title) by Randal Rauser.  Published by Paternoster/Authentic.


3. IF YOU WANT TO WALK ON WATER YOU’VE GOT TO GET OUT OF THE BOAT by John Ortberg (Christian Lifestyle)
The book that inspired the launch of re:fresh books & christian resources.   John Ortberg challenges us to step out of our comfort zones and experience the tremendous potential of the life of faith.


4. THE REASON FOR GOD by Tim Keller (Apologetic)
Written for a generation of sceptics, critics and cynics, the book tackles some of the big questions that hinder faith in God and then goes on to argue positively for faith.

 

5. REAL LIFE JESUS by Mike Cain (Doctrine)
Mike Cain unpacks Jesus’ claims in John’s Gospel and shows us why they cannot be ignored: sin, forgiveness and restoration affect us personally. The author challenges us to look again at Jesus: the real-life version, not the caricature.

 

6. I DARED TO CALL HIM FATHER by Bilquis Sheikh (Biography)
The true story of a high-ranking Pakistani woman who began a remarkable journey of faith through reading about Jesus in the Koran and through dreams. 


 

7. THE VICAR OF BAGHDAD by Andrew White (Biography)
Canon White, Vicar of St George’s Church Baghdad, is well-known for his work to communicate a message of hope and compassion in the troubled city.  He is respected by people on every side of the Middle Eastern conflict and has worked as a mediator.

 

8. SECRET BELIEVERS by Brother Andrew (Biography)
Sub-titled What happens when Muslims turn to Christ this book describes the oppression, discrimination and persecution faced by Christians in Muslim countries and the way in which they react.


 

9. THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS by CS Lewis (Fiction)
A Christian Classic, written nearly 70 years ago.   Letters from a senior demon to his nephew, instructing him on how to undermine the faith of a new Christian.

 

10. THE CASE FOR CHRIST by Lee Strobel (Apologetic)
A former legal journalist and one-time atheist shows how his own search for the truth about Jesus led him to faith in Christ.

 

 


The next 15:-

11.       PRODIGAL GOD by Tim Keller (Doctrine)
12.       THE SIXTY MINUTE DEBT BUSTER by Katie Clarke with Rob Parsons 
13.       THE MARRIAGE BOOK by Nicky and Sila Lee (Lifestyle)
14.       REDEEMING LOVE by Francine Rivers (Fiction)
15.       MERE CHRISTIANITY by CS Lewis (Apologetic)
16.       FAITH AND DOUBT by John Ortberg (Lifestyle)
17.       TOO BUSY NOT TO PRAY by Bill Hybels (Lifestle)
18.       MAXIMUM LIFE by Julian Hardyman (Lifestyle)
19.       THE BUSY CHRISTIAN’S GUIDE TO BUSYNESS by Tim Chester (Lifestyle)
20.       WHAT’S SO AMAZING ABOUT GRACE? by Philip Yancey (Doctrine)
21.       THE ART OF COMPASSION by Martin Smith and others (Lifestyle)
22.       TAMING THE TIGER by Tony Anthony (Biography)
23        YOU CAN CHANGE by Tim Chester (Lifestyle)
24        WHAT KIND OF GOD? by Michael Ots (Apologetic)
25        LINEAGE OF GRACE by Francine Rivers (Fiction)