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Are christian authors dumbing down the adult mind? Like 7 steps to make life work, isn’t this common sense?

christian-blogger — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 04:25:41 +0000

Its not just christian authors… its any self-help book.

People read them when they’re feeling a bit down, it makes them feel better about themselves. But in reality I don’t think anyone puts it into practice. You might try and improve your life by living by them which is great, but I think really people just end up doing what they always did.

Why are there more and more christian authors when many sources say that the religion is declining in numbers?

christian-blogger — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 04:35:44 +0000

Maybe Bush’s "No Child Left Behind" worked after all. *chuckles*

When I read 19th Century literature and authors use the phrase "a Christian Land" what do they mean?

christian-blogger — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 04:52:49 +0000

Is it just a synonym for Civilization, to compare with non-civilized island peoples and natives. A scientific country. Or do they mean something more? Herman Melville, Robert Louis Stevenson, and other 19th Century authors use this phrase, and Christiandom, and Christian men often.

in 19th century literature (and before) "Christendom" was another way of saying "Western Civilization." The "Christian" west was differentiated from other areas of the world, (India, East Asia, Middle East, Africa) where other religions dominated.

To characterize something as a "Christian Land" is therefore to characterize it as a part of the "west."

What are your favorite Christian fiction authors?

christian-blogger — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 03:06:59 +0000

Preferably in audiobook/cd format. I’ve got all the books from my favorite authors (Alcorn & Peretti) and have more than enough non-fiction. Now, I’m looking for some new ones to listen to.

C.S. Lewis

What are some good Christian books on American History by notable authors?

christian-blogger — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:53:56 +0000

Letter to a Christian Nation – Sam Harris

what are some good books by christian authors…?

christian-blogger — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 10:06:02 +0000

for a teenage girl to read like Feral by Bev. Cooke

I don’t know if it’s really for teenage girls but I don’t really read Christian fiction. The only book that comes to mind by a Christian author is The Surrogate by Judith Henry Wall. It was a fantastic book about a televangelist family, their secrets, and the faith of one young girl.

Who are your favorite Christian authors fictions and non-fiction please?

christian-blogger — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:53:04 +0000

I love Francine Rivers for fiction and Paul Maier, Lee Strobel, and C.S. Lewis for non-fiction. Who do you suggest I read and why?

Rick Warren – Purpose Driven Life
Dr. James Dobson – Dare to Discipline
Rebecca Brown,MD – He Came to Set the Captives Free

All these books and their other books helped me understand God’s purpose in my life and how to accept it.

I also love C.S. Lewis especially his Chronicles of Narnia

i am a christian,in jamaica. and thing are not cheap,and i love to read,but i dont know any christian authors.?

christian-blogger — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 13:27:43 +0000

Ted Dekker [Black, Blessed Child...]
Frank Perreti [House (with Ted Dekker)
Dee Henderson [O'Malley Series]
Melody Carlson [True Color Series, I Heart Bloomberg]
Terri Blackstock [Newpoint 911; Restoration Series]
Tim LaHaye & Jerry B Jenkins [The Left Behind Series]

The Chronicles of Narnia [C.S. Lewis] also have Biblical themes.

what are some good Christian,Adventure,(possibly)romance authors and books?

christian-blogger — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:27:19 +0000

Oh I forgot to add i love fantasy to. And I’ve already Catherine Palmer, Janette Oke, Lori Wick, Linda Chaikin, Tracie Peterson ( yea, im a pretty fast reader. I just love to read!)

Ted Dekker (I definitely recommend him if you like fantasy/suspense)
Gilbert Morris (historical fiction)
Beverly Lewis (Amish)

You might also like some mystery writers:
Dee Henderson
Terry Blackstock

I really liked Gideon’s Dawn by Michael Warden

Really, what you should do is go to a local Christian bookstore and look in the category that best suites you. You’ll probably find something good. (:

Which favourite Christian authors and books do you recommend?

christian-blogger — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 04:59:06 +0000

Hank Hannegraff

Who are considered reputable Christian historians that people can trust when reading their books?

christian-blogger — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 04:46:01 +0000

I know in Judaism we have people we read and then people we don’t read.
Some authors have more clout than others, and depending on what form of Judaism you practice the author who is often a Rabbi will also be more widely read than someone else.

Is it this way in Christianity? If so, who are good Christian authors worth trusting on their findings that most Christians or most people within a certain branch of Christianity can rely on?

As far as Christian authors in general (not just history, but all subjects), there are a few I trust. Some excellent ones are Francis Collins, Kenneth Miller, Ravi Zacharias, Norman Geisler, Polycarp, Eusebius, Clement of Rome, Ignatius, Irenaeus, Augustine of Hippo, and Tertullian.

I’m skeptical of both Lee Strobel and Josh McDowell, and won’t have anything to do with Michael Behe, or "Dr." Dino and his ilk.

What are some good Gene Edwards books the Christian author?

christian-blogger — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:32:05 +0000

I’ve been reading some Gene Edwards books and am wondering some of the favorites out there? He leads people into a deeper walk with Christ, and understands the true way of doing church. So what’s your favorite Gene Edwards books?

I like Prisoner in the Third Cell by Gene Edwards. It’s a wonderful look into John The Baptist and Christs providence. Read it and you’ll see what I mean.

http://www.bookfinder.com/author/gene-edwards

http://www.amazon.com/Gene-Edwards/e/B000APOR8G/

Christian Romance of the Historical Variety?

christian-blogger — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:52:57 +0000

Hey, I need some help. I love Christian Romance, but I’m running out of authors who I know write historical books. I love Lori Wick, and am almost finished with all her books. I’ve read evey janette Oke Book, I have a hard time with Beverly Lewis, I just can’t get into them. Lori Copeland too. I don’t know why , but I do. Any historical christian authors are welcome! Please and thanks!

You may enjoy some books by Lawanna Blackwell. I particularly liked her series called The Gresham Chronicles: The Widow of Larkspur Inn, The Courtship of the Vicar’s Daughter, The Dowry of Miss Lydia Clark and The Jewel of Gresham Green (which will be released in July of this year). They are set in the 1800s in a little village in England. She also wrote the Tales of London series and The Victorian Serenade series.

Another really good writer is Jane Peart who wrote The Brides of Montclair series which starts in the 1700s, before the American Revolution, in Virginia and goes up to modern day. The books are: Valiant Bride; Ransomed Bride; Fortune’s Bride; Folly’s Bride; Yankee Bride / Rebel Bride; Gallant Bride; Shadow Bride; Destiny’s Bride; Jubilee Bride; Mirror Bride; Hero’s Bride; Senator’s Bride; Daring Bride: Montclair At the Crossroads, 1932-1939; Courageous Bride; and A Montclair Homecoming.

Eugenia Price was another good writer (she died in 1996). Her Savannah Quartet was very good (set in the South before, during and after the Civil War): Savannah; To See Your Face Again; Before the Darkness Falls and Stranger in Savannah.

You may also appreciate some of Gilbert Morris’ various series. He writes Christian historical fiction that has romance in it (though they are not Christian Romance per se). His long series called The House of Winslow is excellent. It starts with The Honorable Imposter, in Europe in the 1600s among people who are leaving to go to America, and the books continue down through the years.

There was a Christian author whose Christian romances are considered classics: Grace Livingston Hill. You may like some of her books, too.

I hope this helps.

Christians, what is your latest Christian authored book you are reading right now?

christian-blogger — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:42:48 +0000

I love to read, what books are you reading? This is for Christians only. God bless.

Dear Storge,

Thank you for asking and God bless you as well.

In addition to reading the Bible every day, I’m currently reading and thoroughly enjoying The Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer. If you haven’t read any of Tozer’s books yet I highly recommend him.

For His glory,
JOYfilled – Romans 8:28

Do you think Christian authors get as much hate mail as atheist writers?

christian-blogger — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:04:16 +0000

Do you think Lee Strobel, William Lane Craig, or JP Moreland (or any Christian apologist) receives the amount/degree of angry, vicious, threatening letters that Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, and Christopher Hitchens do?

i think both are equally getting hate email

Is there any modern Christian author or speaker who preaches only Love?

christian-blogger — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:38:38 +0000

Is there a modern-day book author or speaker who discounts the concept of God sending His children to burn in Hell, and who accepts that even people who do not "accept" Jesus might be precious in God’s eyes?

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A Course In Miracles, said to be the words of Jesus, does not speak of hell. It speaks of all else, but hot hell.

Also Dialogue in Awakening, (also Jesus) has no mention of hell.

I believe hell to be a man-made concept from days long gone by when there were many myths and strange beliefs.

who are some conservative christian authors?

christian-blogger — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:03:18 +0000

Ginny Aiken
Robert C. Gage
Norman Geisler
Alistair Begg
James Dobson

Did anyone notice any traces of the authors’ Christian beliefs in "Twilight" or "Harry Potter" Books?

christian-blogger — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:33:08 +0000

Even before I knew Stephanie Meyer grew up in the Mormon church, I would find bits and pieces of Christian jargon or lingo in her writings. I wondered if anyone else noticed this too! Also, examples too…por favor!
I should also state, that I’m not assuming that either J.K. Rowling or Stephanie Meyer are Christians. They may or may not be. That’s not what I’m looking to discuss

like someone else said, the apple on the cover is a reference to the apple Adam and Eve ate that gave them knowledge and i evil in the garden of Eden.

i havent read all of twilight, but i read other people’s responses and they keep saying that edward wanted to protect bella’s virtue and thats kinda a big thing in christianity. "doing it" is a pretty serious sin before your married and if edward didnt want to, then that would be a strong christian thing, i guess.

theres a lot in HP too. when Harry dies in the 7th book, its like Jesus dying to save the souls of everyone. Dumbledore explained to him that because he chose to die to save everyone else, it caused voldemort to be unable to control them, like Jesus dying to save us from the devil.

theres also the whole good vs evil. Dumbledore had like 5 whole pages in the 6th book explaining how powerful harry’s love is and how thats the only thing that can stop Voldemort’s hate. like how our love for each other can hurt the devil.

also in the 7th, when ron left, he was welcomed back by harry (even if a little reluctently by hermione) which shows how much of a good person he is and that he’s like God and will accept traitors back if they ask for forgiveness

truthfully, i dont know why some Christians are against harry potter or fantasy books in gerneral, especially after the 7th one. theres almost like a gerneral rule that fantasy books are all good vs evil and that good always triumphs. personally, if fantasy isnt like that i think its kinda lame

Are there any authors here that can recommend a great Christian based publisher?

christian-blogger — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:48:59 +0000

Semper, try Bethany House Publishing Company!! They are very much a Christian based publishing company!

I have published poetry with Sparrowgrass Publishing Company as well. They are NOT, Christian based.

Gail