In the recent survey I conducted, I asked people to share a book that helped them improve their walk with God. Below are some of the entries I received. BIG DISCLAIMER: I have only read a few of these titles, so I can’t vouch for them or say that I personally agree with their approach or conclusions. All I can say is that others have found them to be very useful. My personal list of recommended reading is tacked on at the end of this post.

The People’s Choices:

Crazy Love – Francis Chan

Wild at Heart – John Eldredge

The Kneeling Christian – Author Unkown

My Utmost for His Highest – Oswald Chambers

A Generous Orthodoxy – Brian McLaren

Mere Christianity – C.S. Lewis

Jesus Calling – Sarah Young

Sacred Romance – John Eldredge

Practicing the Presence of People – Mike Mason

Thirsting for God in a Land of Shallow Wells – Matthew Gallatin

A New Kind of Christian – Brian McLaren

What’s So Amazing About Grace – Philip Yancey

The Gift of Being Yourself – David Benner

Return of the Prodigal Son – Henri J.M. Nouwen

Searching For God Knows What – Philip Yancey 

From the Inside Out – Larry Crabb

Listening to Love – Jan Meyer

The Calvary Road – Roy Hession

Blue Like Jazz – Donald Miller

The Secret – Rhonda Byrne, Joel Osteen

Alcoholics Anonymous (aka “The Big Book”)

The Book of Psalms

Abba’s Child – Brennan Manning

Scandalous Freedom – Steve Brown

Culture of Honor – Danny Silk

The Ragamuffin Gospel – Brennan Manning

Fruits of the Vine – Carey Walsh

Grace Abounding – John Bunyan

Putting Amazing Back into Grace – R.C. Sproul

King, Warrior, Magician, Lover – Robert Moore, Douglas Gillette

My Personal Choices:

Wide Awake – Erwin Raphael McManus

The Fischer King – Robert Johnson

The Purpose of Man – A.W. Tozer

Walking on Water – Madeleine L’Engle

The Book of Isaiah

My Last Lecture – Randy Pausch

Paradise Lost – John Milton

Next Up: Words of Wisdom. The advice people shared for those of us pursuing a deeper relationship with God.