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I love to read. It's enjoyable and relaxing for me, but it's also a way to sharpen my mind, strengthen my beliefs, and serve the people I know and love. To serve you I've decided to share a monthly summary of my top three recommended books. These represent three books I read in the previous month that I believe would most benefit you. Many of them can be found in our PBC bookstall, so let us know if you'd like to purchase one there. I hope they are a blessing to you. 

#1 Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World's Largest Religion by Rebecca McLaughlin

Since its inception, Christianity has been confronted with hard questions. While some Christians shy away from tackling these questions, Rebecca McLaughlin is not one of them. In Confronting Christianity she responds to twelve hard questions for the world's largest religion. These questions include:

Aren't we better off without religion?
Doesn't Christianity crush diversity?
How can you say there’s one true faith?
Doesn’t religion hinder morality?
Doesn’t religion cause violence?
How can you take the Bible literally?
Hasn’t science disproved Christianity?
Doesn’t Christianity denigrate women?
Isn’t Christianity homophobic?
Doesn’t the Bible condone slavery?
How could a loving God allow so much suffering?
How could a loving God send people to hell?

In generations past these questions would not have crossed the minds of many skeptics, but they represent some of the toughest obstacles to Christianity today. McLaughlin addresses each challenge head-on with clarity, conviction, and compassion. Whether you’re looking for answers to these questions yourself or you’d like an example of how to respond with wisdom and grace, Confronting Christianity will be a helpful resource. 

#2 John G. Paton: Missionary to the Cannibals of the South Seas by Paul Schlehlein

Charles Spurgeon nicknamed the missionary John G. Paton as the “King of the Cannibals.” This book tells his story.

A captivating account of one man who’s life was captivated by Christ. In two parts, this book (1) tells the story of Paton’s life as a missionary to the cannibals on the New Hebrides islands, and (2) recounts practical lessons for Christ-followers today. Strengthen your joy and perseverance by learning how God used the saints who have gone before us.

#3 The Weight of Glory by C.S. Lewis

I couldn’t put this book down! C.S. Lewis is at his best in a collection of essays on Christian life and thought. From heaven and pacifism to forgiveness and learning during wartime and everything in between. This is Lewis at his clearest and best. This book offers a window into the evils and follies of Lewis’ age, and at nearly every point his baptized imagination has something to say to our generation. Highly recommend!