Top 10 of 2010
Yep. It’s that time of year again. The annual top 10 list. This year I have decided to line out my top 10 books of the year. For the record, these will all be non-fiction books. I can’t remember the last time I read a fiction book (probably college and probably the “left behind” series until it got weird). I am currently reading “Decision Points” by George W. Bush, it will take until the new year to finish it. I have also included some light commentary, not an in-depth review. So, without further ado…
10) For God’s Sake Grow up! David Ravenhill (Son of Leonard Ravenhill) – The title is pretty self-explanatory. A very direct book on Christian maturity.
9) Successful Leadership through the Government of 12, Caesar Castellanos – A really good book on leadership, not necessarily a vision all should follow.
7 Levels of Intimacy, Matthew Kelly – A well written book about relationships. Relationships (along with biblical principles and finances) are things that should be read over and over again. The mind needs to be renewed continuously.
7) Boundaries, Townsend and Cloud – I finally read it. And it’s good. A book all should read.
6) Shadow Boxing, Henry Malone – A new classic on deliverance, freedom and fasting.
5) The Fires of His Holiness, Sergio Scataglini – God is Holy and wants His people to be Holy. A really great perspective and revelation on being holy.
4) Kenneth Hagin – A Fresh Anointing, How to turn your faith loose, Healing belongs to us – 3 mini-books by Dad Hagin. If you have never read one of his books, you should. They are essentials to understanding faith.
3) Paul, the Spirit and the people of God, Gordon Fee – This book is an amazing exegesis on the use of the word s/Spirit in the New Testament.. Brilliant writing about true community in the body of Christ. It’s actually a slimmed down version of 7000 page work I may peruse that in 2011.
2) The Cross, Cathy Ciaramitaro – 300+ pages on everything that took place before, leading up to, during and after the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. This radically transformed my perspective on so many things this year.
And finally….
1) Alan Hirsch. He’s not a book but, an author of two of the best books I have read in a long time. They are, The Forgotten Ways and Untamed, respectively. “The Forgotten Ways” is a great book on the body of Christ and surrounding revival movements. “Untamed” is a book on discipleship. But not in the way we typically think about it. He tackles some of the greatest hindrances and battles the American/ Western church faces today. For example, consumerism, sexuality and our view of Jesus. Both of these are must reads.
And the real number 1 is the bible. Read it everyday, for the rest of your life.
