Seven resources to spur you on in thinking and living as a Christian

This week I thought I’d share with you some books of I’ve reading, and some resources that have been spurring me on as I seek to follow Jesus.

’The Christian Mind: How Should a Christian Think?’
by Harry Blamires

I came across this book after reading an interview with John Stott, where he explained that this was one of the top five most influential books on his life. It’s a great read, that explores how our Christian worldview changes how we think about everything.

“To think secularly is to think within a frame of reference bounded by the limits of our life here on earth: it is to keep one’s calculations rooted in this-worldly criteria. To think christianly is to accept all things with the mind as related, directly or indirectly, to man’s eternal destiny as the redeemed and chosen child of God.”

Earlier this year, our brother, Scott Monk wrote an excellent article – ‘Why the national curriculum must include the Bible’. I commend it to you – not only as a thought-provoking article, but an encouragement to Christians to be Biblical, thought-out and unashamed in engaging the public from our Christian worldview.

’The Briefing’ and ‘Thinking in Public’
by Albert Mohler

Albert is the president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and prolific author and commentator. Each day he produces The Briefing (20 minute audio) that ’ enables Christians to think biblically by providing daily worldview analysis about the leading news headlines and cultural conversations.’ He also produces the weekly ‘Thinking in Public’ – tackling particular issues. I listen to these podcasts at the gym, and find them helpful in considering a variety of topics from a Biblical perspective.

’The Rage Against God: How Atheism Led Me To Faith’
by Peter Hitchens

This book only arrived this week, but I’m looking forward to reading it! Peter is the brother of strident atheist, Christopher, and was himself once an atheist. It was a painting depicting a scene from Revelation that (by God’s grace) brought him to faith, and I’m looking forward to reading his story.

’The Discipline of Spiritual Discernment’
by Tim Challies

I’ve been reading Proverbs, and this book explores the difference between the wise person, and the fool. I don’t think anyone aspires to be a fool, but what does it look like to be wise? Proverbs 1:7 explains that wisdom begins with fearing God, and I started reading this book to think more about how to cultivate discernment in my life.

’Humility: True Greatness’
by C.J. Maheny

Jesus doesn’t tell us we shouldn’t aspire to be great, he just explains that greatness is defined by being a servant. If you, like me, struggle with pride and a desire for self-glorification, I commend to you this small but powerful book.

For the glory of Jesus
Steve Kryger (Media and Communications Pastor)