My Top Ten Reads of 2010

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1.  Jesus Manifesto by Leonard Sweet and Frank Viola

2.  The Ultimate Blessing by JoAnne Lyon

3.  Acedia and Me by Kathleen Norris

4.  After You Believe by N. T. Wright

5.  Tea With Hezbollah by Ted Dekker and Carl Medearis

6.  Crazy Love by Francis Chan

7.  A Brief Guide for Writers by Keith Drury

8.  Strengthsfinder by Tom Rath

9.  Population 485 by Michael Perry

10.  Tozer on Leadership by A. W. Tozer and Ronald E. Eggert

Next Ten: Honorable Mention:

*  The Sacred Journey by Charles Foster
*  The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
*  Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes by Kenneth Bailey
* Have a Little Faith by Mitch Albom
* Breaking All the Rurals by Shannon O'Dell
* Sun Stand Still by Steve Furtick
* The Enduement of Power by Oswald J. Smith
* Ageless Faith by Keith and David Drury
* Chazown by Craig Groeschel
* The Book of the Shepherd by JoAnn Davis

Comments

  1. Anonymous11:59 AM

    Thanks Mark for the list.
    I just found your blog and am enjoying our similar journeys. I came from "big church" So. Cal. to rural Oregon about 15 years ago and am still constantly finding myself wondering what God is doing. But enjoying the ride.
    Thanks again-
    Thom Turner
    bartonchurch.org

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