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The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God (Hardcover)
by (shelved 15 times as practical-theology)
avg rating 4.49 — 56,157 ratings — published 2011
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The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict (Paperback)
by (shelved 14 times as practical-theology)
avg rating 4.29 — 6,438 ratings — published 1990
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Knowing God Knowing God (Paperback)
by (shelved 14 times as practical-theology)
avg rating 4.33 — 67,162 ratings — published 1973
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The Gospel Comes with a House Key The Gospel Comes with a House Key (Hardcover)
by (shelved 13 times as practical-theology)
avg rating 4.30 — 20,047 ratings — published 2018
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Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands: People in Need of Change Helping People in Need of Change (Resources for Changing Lives) Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands: People in Need of Change Helping People in Need of Change (Resources for Changing Lives)
by (shelved 13 times as practical-theology)
avg rating 4.39 — 10,598 ratings — published 2002
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Don't Waste Your Life Don't Waste Your Life (Audible Audio)
by (shelved 12 times as practical-theology)
avg rating 4.15 — 38,126 ratings — published 2003
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Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God's Plan for the World Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God's Plan for the World (Hardcover)
by (shelved 12 times as practical-theology)
avg rating 4.31 — 17,162 ratings — published 2012
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Holiness Holiness (Paperback)
by (shelved 12 times as practical-theology)
avg rating 4.40 — 7,968 ratings — published 1877
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Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers (Hardcover)
by (shelved 11 times as practical-theology)
avg rating 4.49 — 71,139 ratings — published 2020
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Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God (Hardcover)
by (shelved 11 times as practical-theology)
avg rating 4.38 — 15,881 ratings — published 2014
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The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as practical-theology)
avg rating 4.53 — 32,451 ratings — published 2012
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Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian Community Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian Community (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as practical-theology)
avg rating 4.28 — 33,738 ratings — published 1939
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A Little Book on the Christian Life A Little Book on the Christian Life (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 11 times as practical-theology)
avg rating 4.53 — 4,233 ratings — published 1536
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Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as practical-theology)
avg rating 4.19 — 48,711 ratings — published 1986
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Precious Remedies Against Satan's Devices (Puritan Paperbacks) Precious Remedies Against Satan's Devices (Puritan Paperbacks)
by (shelved 10 times as practical-theology)
avg rating 4.55 — 1,873 ratings — published 1652
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The Hole in Our Holiness: Filling the Gap between Gospel Passion and the Pursuit of Godliness The Hole in Our Holiness: Filling the Gap between Gospel Passion and the Pursuit of Godliness (Hardcover)
by (shelved 10 times as practical-theology)
avg rating 4.25 — 7,333 ratings — published 2012
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When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor...and Yourself When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor...and Yourself (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as practical-theology)
avg rating 4.20 — 14,311 ratings — published 2009
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How People Change How People Change (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as practical-theology)
avg rating 4.25 — 5,336 ratings — published 2006
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The Cost of Discipleship The Cost of Discipleship (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as practical-theology)
avg rating 4.29 — 52,338 ratings — published 1937
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The Weight of Glory The Weight of Glory (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as practical-theology)
avg rating 4.39 — 27,657 ratings — published 1949
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The Trellis and the Vine: The Ministry Mind-Shift that Changes Everything The Trellis and the Vine: The Ministry Mind-Shift that Changes Everything (Hardcover)
by (shelved 9 times as practical-theology)
avg rating 4.22 — 4,959 ratings — published 2009
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You Are What You Love: The Spiritual Power of Habit | Examining How Culture Shapes Us | Deepening Discipleship through Christian Practices You Are What You Love: The Spiritual Power of Habit | Examining How Culture Shapes Us | Deepening Discipleship through Christian Practices (Hardcover)
by (shelved 9 times as practical-theology)
avg rating 4.10 — 9,553 ratings — published 2016
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Praying the Bible Praying the Bible (Hardcover)
by (shelved 9 times as practical-theology)
avg rating 4.48 — 9,401 ratings — published 2015
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Side by Side: Walking with Others in Wisdom and Love Side by Side: Walking with Others in Wisdom and Love (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as practical-theology)
avg rating 4.22 — 3,923 ratings — published 2015
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The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as practical-theology)
avg rating 4.38 — 6,088 ratings — published 1648
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When People Are Big and God is Small: Overcoming Peer Pressure, Codependency, and the Fear of Man (Resources for Changing Lives) When People Are Big and God is Small: Overcoming Peer Pressure, Codependency, and the Fear of Man (Resources for Changing Lives)
by (shelved 9 times as practical-theology)
avg rating 4.28 — 10,582 ratings — published 1997
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A Praying Life: Connecting with God in a Distracting World A Praying Life: Connecting with God in a Distracting World (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as practical-theology)
avg rating 4.35 — 19,588 ratings — published 2009
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Mere Christianity Mere Christianity (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as practical-theology)
avg rating 4.37 — 478,360 ratings — published 1952
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Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as practical-theology)
avg rating 4.31 — 13,649 ratings — published 1991
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Leadership and Emotional Sabotage: Resisting the Anxiety That Will Wreck Your Family, Destroy Your Church, and Ruin the World Leadership and Emotional Sabotage: Resisting the Anxiety That Will Wreck Your Family, Destroy Your Church, and Ruin the World (Hardcover)
by (shelved 8 times as practical-theology)
avg rating 4.38 — 2,068 ratings — published
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Finding the Right Hills to Die on: The Case for Theological Triage Finding the Right Hills to Die on: The Case for Theological Triage (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as practical-theology)
avg rating 4.33 — 3,591 ratings — published 2020
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12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You 12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as practical-theology)
avg rating 4.28 — 8,219 ratings — published 2017
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Thoughts for Young Men Thoughts for Young Men (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as practical-theology)
avg rating 4.59 — 5,231 ratings — published 1886
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Practical Theology: An Introduction Practical Theology: An Introduction (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as practical-theology)
avg rating 3.67 — 239 ratings — published 2008
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Crazy Busy: A (Mercifully) Short Book about a (Really) Big Problem Crazy Busy: A (Mercifully) Short Book about a (Really) Big Problem
by (shelved 8 times as practical-theology)
avg rating 4.11 — 10,022 ratings — published 2013
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What is the Mission of the Church?: Making sense of social justice, Shalom and the Great Commission What is the Mission of the Church?: Making sense of social justice, Shalom and the Great Commission (Audiobook)
by (shelved 8 times as practical-theology)
avg rating 4.12 — 2,268 ratings — published 2011
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Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth (Hardcover)
by (shelved 8 times as practical-theology)
avg rating 4.21 — 40,980 ratings — published 1978
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Dangerous Calling: Confronting the Unique Challenges of Pastoral Ministry Dangerous Calling: Confronting the Unique Challenges of Pastoral Ministry (Hardcover)
by (shelved 8 times as practical-theology)
avg rating 4.39 — 4,762 ratings — published 2012
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The Bruised Reed The Bruised Reed (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as practical-theology)
avg rating 4.45 — 4,842 ratings — published 1630
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The Pilgrim's Progress The Pilgrim's Progress (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as practical-theology)
avg rating 4.08 — 165,839 ratings — published 1678
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The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as practical-theology)
avg rating 4.49 — 108,679 ratings — published 2019
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The Household and the War for the Cosmos: Recovering a Christian Vision for the Family The Household and the War for the Cosmos: Recovering a Christian Vision for the Family (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as practical-theology)
avg rating 4.26 — 1,674 ratings — published
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How Does Sanctification Work? How Does Sanctification Work? (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as practical-theology)
avg rating 4.07 — 1,135 ratings — published 2017
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Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as practical-theology)
avg rating 4.43 — 12,468 ratings — published 2016
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The Four Loves The Four Loves (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as practical-theology)
avg rating 4.17 — 72,149 ratings — published 1960
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Ordinary: Sustainable Faith in a Radical, Restless World Ordinary: Sustainable Faith in a Radical, Restless World (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as practical-theology)
avg rating 4.18 — 1,960 ratings — published 2014
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The Things of Earth: Treasuring God by Enjoying His Gifts The Things of Earth: Treasuring God by Enjoying His Gifts (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as practical-theology)
avg rating 4.49 — 1,726 ratings — published 2014
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The Deliberate Church: Building Your Ministry on the Gospel The Deliberate Church: Building Your Ministry on the Gospel (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as practical-theology)
avg rating 4.15 — 1,089 ratings — published 2005
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The Pursuit of Holiness The Pursuit of Holiness (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as practical-theology)
avg rating 4.35 — 26,122 ratings — published 1978
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God Rest Ye Merry: Why Christmas Is the Foundation for Everything God Rest Ye Merry: Why Christmas Is the Foundation for Everything (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as practical-theology)
avg rating 4.34 — 767 ratings — published 2012
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Andrew Root
“The Anselmian call for "faith seeking understanding" may start and gather its energy not in rational study of past theological points but in the pursuit to make sense of our concrete and lived experiences of Jesus who finds us in a hole, knocks us from our horse, or comes to our daughter in her sleep.”
― Andrew Root, Christopraxis: A Practical Theology of the Cross

Andrew Root
“Ministry is about joining God where God can be found.”
― Andrew Root, Unlocking Mission and Eschatology in Youth Ministry

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