Want to Dig Deeper?
For those of you who would like to dig deeper, please explore this list of references. It was quite a challenge to select from among the hundreds of outstanding books and extraordinary authors available today. We considered the classics as well as more recent writing. We believe we have compiled a list of books definitely worthy of your time and we highly recommend each one listed below. These resources will empower you to stand stronger in your faith and will also be enjoyable to read. If you’d like additional references on a specific topic, please contact us and we will do our best to provide them for you.
About Our Faith
Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
A classic discussion of why Lewis believes there is a God, why Christianity is correct, and the basic tenets of the faith, written by one of the leading intellectuals of the 20th century.
Basic Christianity by John Stott
A straightforward, concise, easy-to-read explanation of the faith.
More than a Carpenter by Josh McDowell
A brief and well-researched documentary exploring why Jesus is far more than just a “good man.”
Born Again by Charles Colson
A classic book about a political crook turned prison evangelist and Christian apologist who launched ministries affecting tens of millions.
Jesus Among Other Gods by Ravi Zacharias
A defense of the uniqueness of Christianity by someone who lectures at major universities in over 50 countries. He also gives a series of talks called “Let My People Think.”
The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel
A Yale-educated lawyer and award-winning journalist’s journey from atheism to faith.
Stand Strong by Alex McFarland
Core truths you must know for an unshakable faith.
References
Evidence That Demands a Verdict by Josh McDowell
An exhaustively detailed reference on the reliability of the scriptures.
Darwin on Trial by Phillip Johnson
A Berkeley law professor details the flaws in scientific naturalism and Darwinism.
Darwinian Fairytales: Selfish Genes, Errors of Heredity, and other Fables of Evolution by David Stove
A non-Christian skeptic discusses the fallacies of and problems with Darwinism and Evolution.
How to Stay Christian in College by Professor J. Budziszewski
The title says it all.
Christianity on Trial: Arguments Against Religious Bigotry
by Vincent Carroll and David Shiflett
A discussion of how much Western Civilization and American Democracy owe to Christianity.
I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist
by Norman Geisler and Frank Turek
This turns the table on those who see Christianity as blind, baseless faith.
Ten Tortured Words by Stephen Mansfield
A discussion of how the constitution’s freedom for religion has been twisted to freedom from religion.
The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Bible by Robert Hutchinson
A discussion of the Bible and religion in history and culture.
Rediscovering God in America by Newt Gingrich
A walking tour through Washington D.C. to present “America’s Heritage of Faith.”
The Language of God by Francis Collins
The director of the Human Genome Project presents evidence for belief in God and the scriptures.
Finding God at Harvard: Spiritual Journeys of Thinking Christians edited by Kelly Monroe
Candid discussions of faith by Harvard professors, students, speakers, and other intellectuals.
Letters From a Skeptic by Gregory A. Boyd
Correspondence between a believing professor and his atheist father.
The Battle For Truth by David Noebel
A summary of the opinions and value systems of four of the most prevalent worldviews today: Secular Humanism, Marxism/Leninism, Cosmic Humanism, and Biblical Christianity.
Christian Living
Don’t Waste Your Life by John Piper
A passionate call to make your life count.
Stand Strong in College by Alex McFarland
A discussion of the issues facing college students today.
Believing God by Beth Moore
A well-known speaker and author of numerous books and Bible studies discusses how believing God powerfully changes your life.
Life on the Edge by James Dobson
A discussion of the many issues and decisions facing young adults on the edge of their lives.
When the Game is Over It All Goes Back in the Box by John Ortberg
What is life really all about? He who dies with the most toys doesn’t win.
Facing Your Giants by Max Lucado
Help to overcome your problems rather than succumb to them.
