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Books That Have Changed Lives (Part 1)

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Books That Have Changed Lives (Part 1)
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Has a book ever changed the trajectory of your life?

Or, at the very least, had a profound effect on your life in some way?

Not long ago, I asked my Facebook friends to share with me books that had changed their lives. My friends came through. I will share this list in four sections, including any books that you might want to add to the list.

So, here is the first installment of "Books That Have Changed Lives."

From Aimee – What's So Amazing About Grace by Philip Yancey — God literally spoke to me through this book in 2010. More books by Philip Yancey

From Christiana – Lineage of Grace by Francine Rivers – Five women are connected to the lineage of Jesus. Other books by Francine Rivers.

From Bruce — If You Want to Walk on Water, Get Out of the Boat by John Ortberg. Other books by John Ortberg.

From Jay — Disappointment With God by Philip Yancey — Definitely worth it! I was so thrilled to be able to bring him to NNU’s Wesley Center Conference so many years ago. A bucket list event for me! Other books by Philip Yancey.

From Allen — Embodied: Transgender Identities, the Church, and What the Bible Has to Say by Preston M. Sprinkle — Great book! Other books by Preston Sprinkle.

From Brian — The Cult Explosion by Dave Hunt – A book that is still relevant in our day and age. I got to meet Dave Hunt in Meridian in 2007. Other books by Dave Hunt.

From LeCrecia —Til We Have Faces by C.S. Lewis. Other books by CS Lewis.

From Gene– The Return of the Prodigal by Henry Nouwen. Other books by Henry Nouwen.


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