Heavy reader or light, we should get beyond the list as a curiosity, and appreciate its contents as a deep source to bring forth useful tools to energize our Christian witness.

Whichever title or titles you decide to read or re-read... The New Testament Documents: Are They Reliable? -F. F. Bruce; Out of the Saltshaker and into the World -Rebecca Manley Pippert; The Purpose Driven Life -Rick Warren; The Master Plan of Evangelism -Robert Emerson Coleman; Desiring God -John Piper; This Present Darkness -Frank Peretti; The Genesis Flood -Henry Morris and John Whitcomb; Cost of Discipleship -Dietrich Bonhoeffer; Knowing God -J. I. Packer; The God Who is There -Francis Schaeffer; Mere Christianity -C. S. Lewis; or any other… the key is to pick one and do it. Let God’s word shape you. As Christianity Today editor David Neff puts it, “The list is not just for water cooler discussions, but to immerse ourselves into the books and live it.”

Tony Rufo is a communications/ministry executive, marketing consultant, writer, and broadcaster who has over 20 years of experience working in the Christian and general markets. Tyndale House has just released his newest book, The Complete Book of Pop Music Wit & Wisdom. His other published works include media and music articles, book reviews, radio and television commercials and scripts, and evangelistic essays. True Tunes News featured his article, "The Gospel According to John, Paul, George, and Ringo--Good Time Rock 'n Roll or Religion for the Undiscerning?" In addition, he is developing radio, TV and film projects designed for evangelism and pre-evangelism in the general and Christian marketplaces. Several of these involve applications to bring new revenue streams to ministries. He has spoken in churches, schools and business meetings, and groups. He can be reached at tcrufo@sbcglobal.net.