Greg Dill
This is a list of my all time favorite non-fiction books that have more or less helped shaped me, my theology, my worldview, and mold me into the person I am today. Typically, I like books that challenge me, cause me to open my Bible, reflect, think, and pray. I don't always agree with everything written in them. But, I believe we can glean some truths from many things. And, these books have done precisely that for me.
Helped me to embrace the diversity found within the Body of Christ. To help me celebrate the strengths of many traditions in the church.
This controversial book resonated with me. It was a good read that challenged my views and stretched my thinking regarding the life we live now and after we die.
This was the first book I read that introduced me to Anabaptist theology. A theology that I have in most part embraced today.
This book accurately reflected my own personal journey from fundamentalist conservative Evangelical to progressive Christian.
If there is ever a signature book besides the Bible itself that has helped shape my view about God's grace, it is this one.
This book by my favorite author forever changed my view about patriotism, militarism, and American exceptionalism that I found myself steeped in. This book is what helped shape my pacifist and apolitical views.
The one book that showed me what radical forgiveness looks like and how we should practice it.
The premise of the book? It's really all about Jesus. It's not about Christianity. It's not about theology or doctrine. It's not about religion. It's not about conversions, evangelism, or outreach. When you clear through all of the muck of these things, we will find that it is ONLY about Jesus... and THAT is what people are drawn to.
I don't think I cried more than any other book than this one. A true story of a modern day slave and his friendship with a wealthy businessman and the bond they develop together in Christ. I had the privilege of meeting Mr. Moore in person.
Transformed my thinking in the way we are to engage society and show the radical love and ways of Christ to the least of these.
Gave me an introductory overview of the theology known as Open Theism. Answered some tough questions concerning the sovereignty of God and the free will of man that make sense to me.
It shaped the way I believe we should do church today.
Introduced me to post-modern theology. An interesting dialog about faith, salvation, and theology.
This book rocked me out of complacency and apathy and helped propel me to do something more with my faith.
This was recommended by my pastor as a book to help me better understand and distinguish my own will from that of God's will, which inevitably led me into full time ministry serving as a missionary in Albania.
Pure poetry. This is how I can best summarize this book. Max Lucado is a master craftsman of the written word. This is by far the best Lucado book I've read and quite possibly his signature work.
Many of the principles and values addressed in this book provided me a good foundation for basic Christian living.
This book showed me what true discipleship and walking with God looks like.
This book helped me understand the core of the problems we face in our society. Where we have come from as a society and where we are seemingly headed.
Drawing from biblical and historical support this book helped me to clearly define and understand what the central message of the Christian faith is and what it is not.
An old adage says, "God created man in His own image and man has been returning the favor ever since." Philip Yancey realized that despite a lifetime attending Sunday school topped off by a Bible college education, he really had no idea who Jesus was.
This is the best book on the spiritual disciplines of the Christian faith that I have ever read. Many of which I never knew about, but some of which I now practice.
A Christian classic that I had to read twice in order to get my arms around it. This book twisted my brain in ways it had never been twisted before. Deep, thought-provoking, and solidified my faith.
An amazing book about a remarkable woman. The best Christian biography I have ever read. Her faith still inspires me to this day.
This book explained in great detail the many worldviews that exist, which also helped me to understand why people think the way they do about life and faith.
