It is no secret that I am a bibliophilia (i.e. a lover of books). It is a strange thing as I used to hate books – that is until 4th grade when my brother and his best friend turned me onto Louis L’Amour. The rest, they say, is history.
Recently a friend was asked what where the top 10 influential books in his life – a task that proved to be very difficult. So much so that he decided to limit himself to 22 books. Today I have decided to follow his example and list the top ten most influential books in my life (and yes, I have kept my list to 10). 
The Short List (i.e. this is my running list of books that have had the most impact on my life)
1) “From Jerusalem to Irian Jaya : A Biographical History of Christian Missions” by Ruth Tucker (1989)
This book fueled my love of following the Goose to the crazy parts of the world. It also started me on the journey of enlarging my view of the Global Church.
2) “Foxe’s Book of Martyrs” by John Foxe (1563)
A faith builder for sure. Oh to have a faith like these saints! May the Lord grant me the strength to stand firm each day.
3) “Breakthrough: Discovering the Kingdom” by Derek Morphew (1991)
Kingdom Theology 101: Probably the most influential theological book I have ever read. Continue reading What are the most influential books in your life?
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