131 - Love Does

This is one of those books you have to read slowly to really absorb all the great thoughts in it.  Goff does an excellent job of making that possible by using short chapters that can easily be consumed in one sitting.  Without ever getting into doctrinal debates Goff tackles what  it means to really live like Jesus.  This book will inspire you to live differently.

130 - Why Church Matters

In a culture that loves Jesus but hates the church this book is desperately needed.  Needed because someone has to defend the bride of Christ.  Harris does an excellent job of pointing to the church not as an institution, but rather a group of believers.  He takes this classic thought, and puts some new modern spin on it making it a great book for young and old believers alike.  He addresses our need for the church, why it helps us grow spiritually in ways we can't on our own, and points us back to the community of faith, rather than the individualistic beliefs of many in our culture.

129 - Empty Promises

Pete Wilson is a great author.  With his sophomore book he's kept his conversational tone, tightened up his writing, and hits a home run.  Empty Promises addresses the issue of idols in our lives, and why they seem to be a struggle for us.  Wilson talks about the broad topic of idols letting the reader identify the specific ones in their own life.  It was a great read, but a challenging read.  Wilson has done a good job of almost reinventing the Christian Living genre.  His books come across as solid, rather than just another fluffy "read your Bible and pray" kind of book.  This book would be a great fit for a small group study, or just to read on your own.