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Spire Library

To follow is a list of books that have been a part of the Spire study and discussions. They are provided here for easy access.

Books

Your God Is Too Safe: Rediscovering the Wonder of a God You Can’t Control

Here’s a thoughtful, probing exploration of why Christians get stuck in the place of complacency, dryness, and tedium — and how to move on to new levels of spiritual passion!

Meb For Mortals: How to Run, Think, and Eat like a Champion Marathoner

Meb For Mortals describes in unprecedented detail how three-time Olympian Keflezighi prepares to take on the best runners in the world.

Run Fast. Eat Slow.: Nourishing Recipes for Athletes: A Cookbook

From world-class marathoner and four-time Olympian Shalane Flanagan and chef Elyse Kopecky comes a whole foods, flavor-forward cookbook that proves food can be indulgent and nourishing at the same time. Finally here’s a cookbook for runners that shows fat is essential for flavor and performance and that counting calories, obsessing over protein, and restrictive dieting does more harm than good.

Run with the Horses: The Quest for Life at Its Best

In a series of profound reflections on the life of Jeremiah the prophet, Eugene Peterson explores the heart of what it means to be fully and genuinely human.

Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life

God commands Christians to actively “be holy,” but what does that look like in daily life? Rather than overwhelming legalism or loose boundaries, Don Whitney encourages us to find a practical middle ground through biblical habits.

Meditations of a Father for His Children

Meditations of a Father for His Children offers parents and their teenage and adult children courage, guidance and encouragement on their spiritual journey, as they navigate their faith in a world that too often rewards superficial success.

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