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Thank you for your positive comments regarding the forum Ressmont. I like to think of it as a hidden jewel lying quietly within large city called the internet. It does contain much content detailing the core aspects of the Christian life. I have never been persuaded to market the forum though, rather allowing the Holy Spirit to lead people here as He directs.

This is a great topic Ressmont. My pastoral library fills several cases, although some of the books may end up at Goodwill. It is divided up into Christian History, Biography, Theology, Apologetics, Historical and Current Culture and Fiction. The most used are the Bible commentaries, Bible Dictionaries, Lexicons, Bible Encyclopedias, Apocrypha, and other such resources. Many of the other books are written as a story line or general reference to a spiritual theme. However, I can honestly say, there would only be a few books I cherish of them all.

Of those which I consider the most important to my spiritual walk are as following.

1) "Clement of Rome" written in 96 AD by Clement to the Corinthians
2) "Polycarp of Symrna" written in 150 AD by Irenaeus
3) "The Imitation of Christ" written in 1410 by Thomas à Kempis.
4) "A Serious Call to a Devout & Holy Life" written in 1744 by William Law
5) "Power, Passion, & Prayer" written in 1850 by Charles G. Finney
6) "The Overcoming Life" written in 1896 by Dwight L. Moody
7) "Walking with God" written in 1890 by Andrew Murray
8) "Pursuit of Holiness" written in 1978 by Jerry Bridges

There are certainly other books I could add, but for lack of time, this will be my abbreviated list.

As you may note, my favorites are from yesteryear. As today's music talent leaves much to be desired, I find the modern Christian bookstore to be lined with books not suitable for Christian consumption. I will not list what immensely popular authors and books that I consider departures from God's counsel, but there are many. I prefer works that have been proven over time and still stand out as champions for the Spirit.