Mid-Cities

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Each month, Mid-Cities will be highlighting a book recommended by Pastor Daniel. These pastors picks will include books on practical application of Biblical truths, theology, apologetics, and much more. Each of the books highlighted have been catalysts for spiritual growth and development for Pastor Daniel and other leaders at Mid-Cities. Please join us as we read and study; and see how God can use these resources in your life to help you take the next step in your spiritual journey. The books may be purchased at the kiosk on Sunday Morning.

Pastor’s Pick – March

The Blessed Life



by Robert Morris

In The Blessed Life, Pastor Robert Morris presents the secrets to living an abundantly blessed life, both financially and spiritually. From his own personal experiences, Pastor Robert teaches a biblical message of blessing and having God’s supernatural power work for you, to transform your marriage, family, health, and finances. Discover the joy of giving, and reap the rewards of receiving!

Pastor’s Pick – Febuary

Marriage on the Rock



by Jimmy Evans

Pastor Jimmy Evans has authored nine books, but he is most notably known for Marriage on the Rock. Marriage on the Rock is a wonderful resource for creating a happy, healthy marriage that is pleasing to God. Pastor Jimmy discusses the laws of Priority, Pursuit, Possession and Purity in a straightforward and biblical manner. This book comes highly recommended for all married couples, and anyone considering marriage.

Pastor’s Pick – January

The Jesus I Never Knew



by Philip Yancey

In The Jesus I Never Knew, Philip Yancey takes a closer look at Jesus and illustrates how His gospel is still very relevant today. He offers a different perspective on the life of Jesus—his teaching, his miracles, his death and resurrection. In his book, Yancey says “Jesus has rocked my own preconceptions and has made me ask hard questions about why those of us who bear his name don’t do a better job of following him.” He presents a complex person, Jesus, who wants to radically change your life and stretch your faith.

Pastor’s Pick – December

Celebration of Discipline



by Richard Foster

Considered by many to be the best modern book on Christian spirituality, Richard Foster’s book, Celebration of Discipline explores the “Disciplines” or spiritual practices of the Christian faith. Richard Foster provides numerous examples demonstrating how the Spiritual Disciplines can be a part of our daily activities, and help to bring us into the fullness of what God has for our lives. Since its publication in 1978, Celebration of Disciplines has helped millions of people develop a deeper understanding of God.

Pastor’s Pick – November

It’s Not About Me



by Max Lucado

In our culture, we are encouraged to make ourselves the center of the universe. We are told serving ourselves will make us happy. But instead of happiness, we have stress-filled lives, empty relationships, and chaos. In It’s Not About Me, Max Lucado encourages us to re-center our thinking by placing God in the center of our world. He shows us how living our life for the glory of the Lord and become His mirror to the world.

Pastor’s Pick – October

The Pursuit of God



by A. W. Tozer

A classic bestseller and the recipient of both the ECPA Gold and Platinum book awards. This timeless favorite reminds us that Christianity is a living and vibrant relationship with a personal God; and it challenges us to renew our hunger for Him daily.

Pastor’s Pick – September

Every Nation in Our Generation



by Rice Broocks

Did you ever wonder how Every Nation became a ministry? Where did it come from? Who started it? Pastor Rice Broocks, the founding president of Every Nation reveals the story behind the ministry in his book Every Nation in Our Generation. He shares his personal testimony, along with his vision and strategy that God has given to each of us. He encourages us to transform the culture and be the light to the world by embracing the Apostolic Mandate in Matthew 28:19 "...go and make disciples of all nations...”.

Pastor’s Pick – August

The Heavenly Man



by Brother Yun

You have heard the reports of government crackdowns on Chinese house churches and the horrific persecution of Christians in China. Now read an amazing account of Brother Yun, one of China’s house church leaders. His intensely dramatic and very personal autobiography, The Heavenly Man, depicts his story of prolonged torture and imprisonment all because of his faith. Learn how God took a young, half-starved boy from a poor village in China and enabled him to stand strong for Jesus Christ. This remarkable testimony has been distributed in almost 20 different languages, and was the 2003 Christian Book of the Year.

Pastor’s Pick – July

The Case for Christ



by Lee Strobel

If you were a journalist, how would you go about investigating the biggest news story in history? This is exactly what author Lee Strobel has done in The Case for Christ. In this unique approach to Christian apologetics, Mr. Strobel has summarized 13 interviews with Evangelical Christian scholars to incontestably prove historical, scientific, and psychiatric evidence that support the claims of Jesus. The book is broken down into 3 parts: Part 1—Examining the Record; Part 2—Analyzing Jesus; and Part 3—Researching the Resurrection. Lee Strobel was a journalist for the Chicago Tribune, and a former teaching pastor at Willow Creek and Saddleback. He now sits on the board of Willow Creek.

Pastor’s Pick – June

Mere Christianity



by C.S. Lewis

C.S. Lewis is one of the most influential Christian writers of the 20th Century. Mere Christianity is a theological book, by Lewis, that is simple, yet deeply profound. It is adapted from a series of radio broadcasts Lewis made in the 1940’s. In Mere Christianity, Lewis seeks to explain and defend the beliefs that nearly all Christians hold in common.

Pastor’s Pick – May

Loving God Up Close:

Rekindling Your Relationship with the Holy Spirit

by Calvin Miller

Most Christians can easily understand and describe God as Father and Jesus Christ as God’s Son. But what about the Holy Spirit? What is His purpose? How can you see Him, or know His relationship to God, and to us, as believers? In Loving God Up Close, Calvin Miller illuminates the mystery of the Holy Spirit and shows us how we can let His Presence in our lives draw us closer to God and grow deeper in our walk with Him.