I make no secret of the fact that Christless Christianity, by Michael Horton, is one of the most influential books I have read over the last five years. What I love about this book is that Horton reveals the works righteous gospel as something that runs far deeper than I ever realized. It is a plague that is evident in liberalism, fundamentalism, and many in between. Horton calls it the religion of "moralistic therapeutic deism" and there is a decent chance that you might be a subscriber to this religion.
The following discussion between Horton and RC Sproul is well worth watching to hear two great modern Christian thinkers discuss this issue of eternal consequence:
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ReplyDeleteBooks to help in your relationship with your wife and everyone else! This is a good skill to have as a pastor! And they are pastor who have this skill but lack theology skills! So read as much as you can and pray and ask the Lord to challenge you on this! And He will! :)
I listed a few books of authors that can be trusted. :)
As you build in theology you also want to build in your relationship skills to be sort of a good counsellor. Cause you be meeting lots of different types of people and so its good to know how to relate to each different one!
Marriage:
http://thingsiwishbook.com/
The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Last
Love Talk
Children:
http://www.5lovelanguages.com/resource/the-five-love-languages-of-children/
Teenagers
The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers: The Secret to Loving Teens Effectively
For singles:
http://www.amazon.com/Five-Love-Languages-Singles-Chapman/dp/1881273989
Apology:
The Five Languages of Apology: How to Experience Healing in All Your Relationships.
Boundaries in Marriage
http://www.christianbook.com/boundaries-in-marriage-henry-cloud/9780310243144/pd/43149?item_code=WW&netp_id=281826&event=ESRCG&view=details
Boundaries with kids
Beyond Boundaries: Learning to Trust Again in Relationships
Dr. Henry Cloud,Dr. John Townsend
Boundaries Face to Face: How to Have That Difficult Conversation You've Been Avoiding
Who's Pushing Your Buttons? Handling the Difficult People in Your Life
Safe People
How to Get Along With Almost Anyone
Anger: Handling a Powerful Emotion in a Healthy Way
The DNA of Parent-Teen Relationships: How to Forge a Strong and Lasting Bond with Your Teen
The DNA of Relationships: Discover How You Are Designed for Satisfying Relationships
The Emotionally Destructive Relationship: Seeing It, Stopping It, Surviving It
Who Switched Off My Brain? Controlling Toxic Thoughts and Emotions, Revised
Norman Wright
The Complete Guide to Crisis & Trauma Counseling: What to Do and Say When It Matters Most!
Coping with Chronic Illness
Healing Grace for Hurting People: Practical Steps for Restoring Broken Relationships
For men:
Tender Warrior