I Am Still Striving for Spiritual Growth

Filed Under (Uncle Che) by Uncle Che on 09-10-2008

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I may not be as spiritual as Noela may want me to be, but I know the significance and importance of leaning on the Supreme being. The main reason I moved over to the Presbyterian (from Catholic) was that I strongly believed (and still do) that Presbyterians take spirituality more serious. That however, is not a guarantee that I have to grow at an alarming speed automatically. I understand most of the work is personal.

I understood that one of the key prerequisites of spiritual growth was reading. I made a research on very good christian books to read and this is what I found.

Joel Osteen – “Your Best Life Now”

This particular book has easily become a national bestseller and has effortlessly stirred the interest of bookworms all over the world. Joel Osteen has earned an impeccable reputation of being one of the most highly regarded writers of his generation and an authority on biblical teachings. He has shown exceptional proficiency in his knowledge, and is leading on of the biggest churches in the United States today.

I believe the man is truly appointed by the Lord, even though many criticize him for being seeker-sensitive in some of his sermons. This book will provide readers with practical knowledge and wisdom on how to get the most out of your life in the Lord with what He is calling you to do for Him.

“God’s Generals: Why They Succeeded” by Roberts Liardon

For those of you who would like to learn about some of the saints in the past who have walked with higher levels of the anointing such as Smith Wigglesworth, Kathryn Kuhlmann, Aimee Semple Mcpherson and Marie Woodworth-Etter – this book will give you all of the basic fact of their ministries, how they all got started and some of the incredible things that had occurred in their ministries for the Lord.

This book is a fascinating read into saints who were not afraid to push the envelope with God and how they learned how to walk with some of the highest levels of the anointing that any human has ever walked before. There is much to learn from both their successes and some of their failures. This is the only book I know that goes into very good basic detail into all of these people’s lives.

“The Holy Spirit” by Billy Graham

One of the greatest evangelists of all time has come up with a solid book on the Holy Spirit. Billy Graham discusses the 9 gifts and 9 fruits of the Holy Spirit. He also craftily shows readers how the Holy Spirit lead sinners to the Lord and to eternal salvation. This book contains teachings on who is the Holy Spirit and how He lead us to a deeper and closer relationship with the Lord. I believe this book to be one of the best teaching books on the Holy Spirit and the personal ministry that He has with each one of us as we journey through this life.

“Maximizing the Moment: God’s Action Plan for Your Life” by T. D. Jakes

One of the greatest pastors and teachers of today, T.D. Jakes, is a truly gifted speaker. This is especially true to those who watched him preach on TV in the area of motivating the saints to become everything that God is calling them to become in Him in this life. Jakes is one of the most intense speakers of our time.

This book goes into very good detail on how to maximize with whatever God is calling you to do for Him in this life. He covers how to get released from your hurtful past and how to face and overcome obstacles and roadblocks that will come your way once you fully submit to God and start to walk in the divine destiny that He has set up for your life.

I haven’t read any of the above books yet but from the above reviews, I really need them.