Life is difficult to comprehend, that is why people tend to look for means to get by and not get astray. Some go for methods to make most of their lives by going on different adventures, while others fulfill their souls through reading self-help, faith, and Christian books. There is a good number of authors who write about God, Christianity, faith, and religion in general. Thus, resulting to the emergence of various literary works about God. The purpose of these books is to help people find the right path by guiding them through the process. Also, they give aid to people who feel lost, wary, and helpless.
Most of these books appear in both fiction and non-fiction genre, and there is nothing wrong with that. In fact, it is advantageous because readers have different tastes of books. Some prefer to read fiction to ignite their imagination, while others opt for non-fiction to feel the realness of each word. Regardless of what genre, books about God are widely dug out by readers of all ages. So, if you are one of those who are into these books, then this article is perfect for you! Listed below are the must-read books about God you should never miss checking out:
The Shack
The Shack is a fictional novel authored by William P. Young. It was published by Windblown Media, FaithWords, and Hodder & Stoughton. The first publication of the book took place on May of 2007. It crawled its way to the USA Today bestselling list; thus, it was recognized as a USA Today bestseller. The book has sold one million copies a year and a month after its first publication. In 2009, The Shack became a recipient of the “Diamond Award” for selling more than 10,000,000 copies through the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association.
The novel centers on Mackenzie Allen Phillips, who is a father of 5 children. Mackenzie decided to go for a camping with 3 of his kids at Wallowa Lake, which is close to Joseph, Oregon. The trip was fine until his son nearly drowned from canoeing and when came back after saving his son, he noticed that his youngest daughter is gone without a trace. They discovered that Missy was kidnapped and killed by a serial killer. The sudden unfortunate event turned Mack’s life upside down. He, then, got a letter form a person named “Papa” saying that he would like meet Mack at the shack. Mack went to the shack and saw three people, whom they believed was the Trinity. He met God the Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit represented by an African-American woman, Middle Eastern carpenter, and an Asian woman respectively. After their meet-up, everything came to light.
Apostasy Can Lead a Nation to Self-Destruct: Will America Mend its Ways and Return to God?
The Apostasy Can Lead a Nation to Self-Destruct: Will America Mend its Ways and Return to God? is written by Philip Wittig. It has two editions; the old edition was published last 21st of April 2017 by the Westbow Press while the second edition was published by ReadersMagnet LLC last July 17, 2019. There are a lot of positive reviews about the book. All of these reviews can be found online — in US Book Review, Foreword Clarion Book Review, and Blueink Review for example, and in the author’s book blog.
The book is narrated in a first person point of view. It revolves around the ancient Israel and America’s methods of advancing from the devotion and sanctification to the Divine being of the said countries and their people. Thus, the book sketches a biblical and historical bond between the two countries mentioned. In the book, America’s condition stays uncertain while God is patiently waiting for the country to answer to his request of going back to Him, whereas the country insolently walks to its near destruction. The mode of argument and persuasion truly drives the readers to wonder about the biggest question that needs to be answered is: “will America mend its ways and return to God?”
The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here
The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here is bible study piece that is authored by pastor Rick Warren. It was published in 2002 by Zodervan, one of the founders of the ECPA. It has already made its path to the New York Times bestseller list and has been translated into a total of eighty-five languages. Also, it conquered the best seller charts of the Wall Street Journal and Publishers Weekly. The Purpose Driven Life already sold over 32 million copies across the globe and is recognized as the best-selling hardback book in all of the history of America
One of the main objectives of the book is to give an everyday inspiration for readers through its substantial and motivating chapters. In fact, it contains a total of 40 chapters that are intended to be read in a subsequent manner — daily, for example. It has been split in 6 major divisions — such as the What on Earth Am I Here For?, Purpose #1: You Were Planned for God’s Pleasure, Purpose #2: You Were Formed for God’s Family, Purpose #3: You Were Created to Become Like Christ, Purpose #4: You Were Shaped for Serving God, and Purpose #5: You Were Made for a Mission. Each section tackled different aspects of Christianity, like Christian worship, Christian church, discipleship, and more.
The Happy Hammock 