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12 books with a reading profile close to The Journey of Desire: Searching for the Life We've Only Dreamed of by John Eldredge. Inward-looking and clear-cut; an easy read.

  1. 1 He Chose the Nails: What God Did to Win Your Heart

    He Chose the Nails: What God Did to Win Your Heart

    by Max Lucado

    Also inward-looking and clear-cut · self help, inspirational

    Max Lucado examines the specific physical artifacts present during the crucifixion of Jesus to explain the theological concept of grace.

  2. 2 Searching for God Knows What

    Searching for God Knows What

    by Donald Miller

    Also inward-looking · self help, inspirational

    Donald Miller argues that modern Christianity has reduced faith to a series of logical propositions and mechanical checklists.

  3. 3 For the Love: Fighting for Grace in a World of Impossible Standards

    For the Love: Fighting for Grace in a World of Impossible Standards

    by Jen Hatmaker

    Also inward-looking and clear-cut · self help, inspirational

    Jen Hatmaker, a Christian writer and speaker, writes a series of essays in a casual and funny voice about the pressure on women, especially in church and family life, to be perfect.

  4. 4 Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul

    Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul

    by John Eldredge

    Also inward-looking and clear-cut · self help, inspirational

    John Eldredge argues that modern Christian culture has stifled masculinity by demanding men be passive and polite.

  5. 5 The Celestine Prophecy

    The Celestine Prophecy

    by James Redfield

    Also inward-looking and clear-cut · self help, inspirational

    Set in the tropical rainforests of Peru, this adventure story follows a nameless protagonist searching for an ancient manuscript containing nine spiritual insights.

  6. 6 Not a Fan: Becoming a Completely Committed Follower of Jesus

    Not a Fan: Becoming a Completely Committed Follower of Jesus

    by Kyle Idleman

    Also inward-looking and clear-cut · self help, inspirational

    Kyle Idleman argues that many churchgoers act as mere fans of Jesus—enthusiastic observers who offer admiration without making personal sacrifices.

  7. 7 Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul

    Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul

    by John Eldredge

    Also inward-looking and clear-cut · self help, inspirational

    John and Stasi Eldredge argue that every woman possesses three core desires ingrained in her soul: to be romanced, to play an irreplaceable role in a great adventure, and to unveil beauty.

  8. 8 The Power of Intention: Learning to Co-Create Your World Your Way

    The Power of Intention: Learning to Co-Create Your World Your Way

    by Wayne W. Dyer

    Also clear-cut · self help, inspirational

    Wayne Dyer draws on the ancient Chinese Tao Te Ching, and on his own life, to argue that intention is a force in the universe that we can connect with.

  9. 9 Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World

    Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World

    by Max Lucado

    Also inward-looking and clear-cut · self help, inspirational

    In Anxious for Nothing, Max Lucado presents a roadmap for managing worry based on the biblical passage Philippians 4:6–7.

  10. 10 Forgiving What You Can't Forget: Discover How to Move On, Make Peace with Painful Memories, and Create a Life That's Beautiful Again

    Forgiving What You Can't Forget: Discover How to Move On, Make Peace with Painful Memories, and Create a Life That's Beautiful Again

    by Lysa TerKeurst

    Also inward-looking and clear-cut · self help, inspirational

    Lysa TerKeurst addresses the psychological and spiritual stalemate that occurs when traditional advice to forgive and forget fails to mend deep emotional wounds.

  11. 11 Experiencing God: Knowing and Doing the Will of God, Workbook

    Experiencing God: Knowing and Doing the Will of God, Workbook

    by Henry T. Blackaby

    Also inward-looking and clear-cut · self help, inspirational

    Henry Blackaby presents a spiritual framework centered on seven realities of experiencing God.

  12. 12 Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus, Become Like Him, Do As He Did

    Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus, Become Like Him, Do As He Did

    by John Mark Comer

    Also inward-looking and clear-cut · self help, inspirational

    John Mark Comer argues that modern Christianity has exchanged the rigorous apprenticeship of Jesus for a passive belief system.

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