Books on calling
- Francis Dewar, Called or collared – yes, this is a book on vocations, and vocations to ministry specifically. But every Christian would benefit from reading it – it is amazing.
- Michael Ramsay, The Christian Priest today – a classic, re-edited many a time. Focuses a fair bit on the role of the priest as intercessor/representative.
General Christian books
- C.S. Lewis, The Screwtape Letters – imaginary letters from a senior demon to his subordinate, who is in charge of tempting someone. Brilliant read!
- Rowan Williams, Silence and Honey Cakes – just get it. I will organise a competition at some point with it as its prize; it is just THAT good. Wisdom from the desert fathers (ie 4th-6th Century Egyptian monks).
- Joyce Huggett, Listening to God – a great book on contemplative prayer (I have an old edition which does not have the subtitle… hopefully it’s the same!)
- Henri Nouwen, The Return of the Prodigal Son – very moving. Am currently reading it, so should reserve judgment, but… it is really good.
Other cool books
- Orson Scott Card, Ender’s Game – which is about to be released as a film. A page-turner, really. A must-read if you like sci-fi.
- J.R.R. Tolkien, Roverandom – a non-Middle Earth Tolkien book, which is always welcome in the middle of Hobbit-mania!
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Eight books to read, seven useful websites, six popular posts, five blends of tea!
Four posts by others, three Christian jokes, two awesome apps, and a fun fact about the Bible
