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Web Sites Worth a Visit
"Wondering about God?" http://www.willowcreek.org/wondering.asp
This is part of a site hosted by Willow Creek Community Church in
the northwest suburbs of Chicago—one of the largest seeker-sensitive
churches in America. We offer this page for its excellent explanation
how to begin the process of getting your spiritual questions answered.
"Who is Jesus?" http://www.whoisjesus-really.com/
This interactive site, available in many languages, comprehensively
addresses the most basic questions about Jesus, such as, "What
did Jesus claim? What kind of muscle did He use to back up His claims?
How did He impact the world?" and "What does that mean
to you?" There’s even a five-part interactive study that
allows you to discover Jesus for yourself.
"Need Him" National Media Outreach http://www.needhim.org
This interactive site offers age and gender-sensitive tracks. It
includes audio, an excellent video, and extensive text that answers
basic questions about God, Jesus and what it means to have a personal
relationship with Him. There’s also an opportunity to talk
to someone by phone.
Recommended
Books
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An
Anchor for the Soul: Help for the Present,
Hope for the Future
by Ray Pritchard
This to-the-point book is ideal for anyone trying to find
answers to the key questions of life and an anchor to their
life. In a simple but compelling way, the author distills
the Good News message of the Bible and explains how we can
know where we stand before God and find the peace and forgiveness
we’re searching for.
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Blue Like Jazz:
Nonreligious Thoughts On Christian Spirituality
By Donald Miller
This series of startlingly honest but readable personal stories describes Miller’s spiritual journey — starting as someone who had a vague understanding of faith growing up, but basically started from scratch as an adult to rediscover Jesus’ relevance to his life. He covers everything from magic, romance and money to church, confession and grace — always reflecting on the paradoxes of faith.
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The
Case for Christ:
A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence for
Jesus
by Lee Strobel
The award-winning former Legal Editor of the Chicago Tribune—a
former atheist--chases down what he calls the biggest story
in history: determine whether there’s credible evidence
that Jesus of Nazareth really is the Son of God. The Experts:
A dozen scholars, with doctorates from Cambridge, Princeton,
Brandeis, and other top-flight institutions, who are recognized
authorities on Jesus.
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The
Case for Faith: A
Journalist Investigates the Toughest Objections to Christianity
by Lee Strobel
Lee Strobel once again uses his investigative skills to address
the primary objections to Christianity. He names what he calls
"The Big Eight" roadblocks to faith and then tracks
down experts to address them. Written in the accessible style
of a newspaper feature rather than a theological apologetic.
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Long
Journey Home:
A Guide to Your Search for the Meaning of Life
by Os Guinness
Long Journey Home is a seeker’s road map to the
quest for meaning. Rich in stories, profoundly personal as
well as practical, it explores the great philosophies of life
and charts the road toward meaning taken by countless thoughtful
seekers over the centuries. The book is divided into four
sections. A Time for Questions, A Time for Answers, A Time
for Evidence and a Time for Commitment.
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Mere
Christianity
by C. S. Lewis
One of the most popular and beloved introductions to Christian
faith ever written, The late Lewis, an Oxford professor, scholar,
author, and Christian apologist, presents the case for orthodox
Christianity. Lewis is the ideal persuader for the half-convinced
and for those whose intellect makes faith difficult. Millions
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More
Than a Carpenter
by Josh McDowell
This short 128-page book is not a formal apologetic for Christianity.
Rather it helps the reader come to an informed decision about
whether Jesus was a liar, a lunatic or the Lord. A good introduction
to those wanting a basic introduction to who Jesus is. More
than eight million copies sold.
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