Timeless Christian Classics: 3 Must-Read Spiritual Masterpieces
Timeless Christian Classics: 3 Must-Read Spiritual Masterpieces Recently, I finished reading Confessions and was deeply moved by Augustine's spiritual insight and honesty. Coincidentally, my pastor mentioned it during Sunday service, referring to it along with The Pilgrim’s Progress and The Imitation of Christ as the three most widely read Christian classics after the Bible. I had read the first two but hadn’t even heard of The Imitation of Christ until now! 📘 Confessions by Augustine Written around AD 400, Confessions is considered the first autobiography in Western literature. It’s a powerful spiritual journey filled with raw honesty about human weakness and the deep longing for God. Augustine’s reflections on time, creation, and human nature are incredibly profound. Although it’s not an easy read, it’s worth the effort. I first encountered this book in middle school but only now, in my 50s, have I been able to appreciate its depth fully. 📗 The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à K...