The best books to keep you away from freaking out in Hell

Why am I passionate about this?

I am interested in identifying and narrowing the fringes between Religion and Psychology and Psychiatry and bringing them together. I am especially interested in pastoral counseling through meditation and prayer. As a Psychiatrist, counselor, teacher of Psychology, Psychiatry, and Religion, and Pastor of a church. My passion is refining and simplifying the processes involved in tackling day-to-day obstacles posed by depression, PTSD, suicide, drug addiction, and other life-threatening mental health issues. I love storytelling. Most of my books will start with a story that will help everyone draw an independent personal conclusion on how to deal with a universal problem.


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The Ordained Demon: The Story of a Young Priest

By Oladapo Richard Osuntokun,

Book cover of The Ordained Demon: The Story of a Young Priest

What is my book about?

The Ordained Demon discusses the Hellish consequences of Temptation. It presents this captivating story of a priest who fell into sin and, using this as an example, brings you back to God. The story's protagonist can be anyone of the readers in real life. We must remember that the more successful an individual becomes, the higher and more robust the Temptation of Satan. 

I provided insight and analysis of the proceedings in each chapter with the "Reflection" for readers to get a deeper understanding of what happened. Each chapter ends with the "straight talk," which provides a bullet point-by-point suggestion of meditation and prayer points of what anyone can do to salvage their life if faced with the same problems. 

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The books I picked & why

Book cover of Devil On the Front Row: Seducing Spirits and Doctrines of Demons in the Modern Church

Oladapo Richard Osuntokun Why did I love this book?

The depiction in this book is similar to what I have tried to illustrate in my book, where the demonic spirit hijacks the main character, and the center of the equilibrium could no longer hold. Ron Sutton thinks Satan is a regular church attendee. Various ills and devilish intent have taken over the church, which is supposed to be a place of holiness. 

The question is, does Satan go to church? 

I believe this bothered Ron Sutton when he said: "The devil could sit on the front row in many church services throughout America today and never experience an uncomfortable moment."  

Of course, he is right. I believe the Devil sits on the front row and within the altar. He conducts the service, counsels his disciples in high places in the church, and even performs miracles.

Every church and every leader must embrace the truths in the Bible as it's written. A straight constructionist approach to God's words prevents Temptation.

By Ron Sutton,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Devil On the Front Row as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Does Satan go to church? Ron Sutton thinks he is a regular attender. In Devil on the Front Row he says: “The devil could sit on the front row in many church services throughout America today and never experience an uncomfortable moment.”

In this challenging book, Sutton exposes and confronts several modern aberrations of the gospel that have opened the door to “seducing spirits and doctrines of demons.”  He asserts that truth and power have been sacrificed on altars of extra biblical revelation and ecstatic experience and earnestly appeals to believers to get back to the Bible—the greatest safeguard against…


Book cover of Truth for Life: 365 Daily Devotions

Oladapo Richard Osuntokun Why did I love this book?

This book illustrates my second interest, meditation and prayer. This contains many words of encouragement for readers as they go through daily personal obstacles and struggles. 

Alistair Begg did a fantastic job bringing out the words of truth to anchor our lives and excite and equip us to live for Christ. This book is comparable to the attempts in my book, which use the Scriptures to explain each chapter's struggle and illustrate God's greatness and Grace in our lives. 

There is nothing better for a Christian than to remain prayerful and faithful as we go to war every day. 365 days of 365 prayers are comparable to the straight talk in the ordained demon.

By Alistair Begg,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Truth for Life as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

A year of gospel-saturated daily devotions from renowned Bible teacher Alistair Begg.

Start with the gospel each and every day with this one-year devotional by renowned Bible teacher Alistair Begg.

We all need to be reminded of the truth that anchors our life and excites and equips us to live for Christ. Reflecting on a short passage each day, Alistair spans the Scriptures to show us the greatness and grace of God, and to thrill our hearts to live as His children. His clear, faithful exposition and thoughtful application mean that this resource will both engage your mind and stir…


Book cover of Jesus and the Addict: Twelve Bible Studies for People Getting Free from Drugs

Oladapo Richard Osuntokun Why did I love this book?

Drug abuse has now become one of the greatest banes of our society. The drugs take over the mind and life of the addict and those around him.   

Even the big book has come to appreciate the presence of God in his healing power. One of the chapters in my book is on drug abuse, and it will be an excellent read for everyone. 

The book's straight talk points for meditation on this topic are easy to follow and on point. Overcoming fear, anger, the need to go away for treatment, and resentment from loved ones can be challenging for anyone in recovery. Some struggle with their ability to internalize care; poor financial support or insurance carrier is proven obstacles to treatment.

Both books insist on Christ as the only powerful source of healing and insight.

By Dr. Pam Morrison,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Jesus and the Addict as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Jesus and the Addict: Twelve Bible Studies for People Getting Free from Drugs is for leaders in Christian faith-based recovery to guide their communities toward freedom from drugs and it is for those in recovery and for their families. The book contains studies on issues people in recovery face such as overcoming fear, overcoming resentment, having hope, remaining permanently sober, and dealing with forgiveness. New life and a renewed mind through Jesus Christ is the answer in all these things. The book is especially intended for pastors, church leaders, mentors, sponsors, teachers, families and friends of addicts – for anyone…


Book cover of The Truth About Lies: The Unlikely Role of Temptation in Who You Will Become

Oladapo Richard Osuntokun Why did I love this book?

Tim Chaddick also confronts the topic of Temptation in a very insightful and informative rendition, including some self-disclosure about his background. 

He discussed the "unlikely Role of Temptation in Who You Will become." 

This book seeks to help readers identify temptations in day-to-day living and to use the book as a launching pad for their understanding and soul-searching of how to prevent and treat this distracting but ever-present issue.  

Of course, Temptation is the obstacle that harbors the pathway to victory, freedom, and spiritual growth through Jesus. To help us solidify our faith. I recommend this to every Christian as it talks about Temptation and how to improve our confidence which is immensely necessary for salvation.  

By Tim Chaddick,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked The Truth About Lies as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

“How do we navigate the moments of life with wisdom beyond our years and face the temptations of our hearts with courage and resolve? In The Truth about Lies, Tim leads us into a new place, setting a new framework for how to live and how to live well. If you’re ready to take the journey, I can’t think of a better guide.”
John Mark Comer, pastor of teaching and vision for Bridgetown: A Jesus Church, and author of Loveology
 
Temptation isn’t merely about winning or losing a battle.
It’s about discovering who you truly are.
And what matters most.…


Book cover of Devil in the Baptist Church: Bob Gray's Unholy Trinity

Oladapo Richard Osuntokun Why did I love this book?

This book comes out with a story about the consequences of Temptation in a close and personal way. Both books must bring the fear of the Lord into the denominator, so anyone at the top, any pastor or Priest, must plant his feet on a solid foundation: the rock of Jesus Christ.

The scandal of Bob Gray, the Pastor of the Trinity Baptist Church and the founder of the Trinity Baptist academy in Jacksonville, Florida, depicts how Satan is always hovering around to make God's anointed people fall like a bag of cement. These stories indicate why every Pastor or religious leader must be engaged, close to, or have access to pastoral and regular therapeutic counseling.  

There must be as many therapists close to a man like this as many parishioners. As the achievement of a man of God intensifies, so must be the need for him to talk about his conscious and unconscious motivation, wishes, and impulses.

By Tim Gilmore,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Devil in the Baptist Church as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Bob Gray built Trinity Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida from a minuscule congregation to what once was the largest Baptist church in Florida. As he became a national leader of Baptist fundamentalism, he also sexually abused children for more than 50 years. This book tells the story of the rise of Southern fundamentalism and the lengths to which one church went to cover up for its pastor's crimes.


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By Susan Tate Ankeny,

Book cover of American Flygirl

Susan Tate Ankeny Author Of The Girl and the Bombardier: A True Story of Resistance and Rescue in Nazi-Occupied France

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Why am I passionate about this?

Susan Tate Ankeny left a career in teaching to write the story of her father’s escape from Nazi-occupied France. In 2011, after being led on his path through France by the same Resistance fighters who guided him in 1944, she felt inspired to tell the story of these brave French patriots, especially the 17-year-old- girl who risked her own life to save her father’s. Susan is a member of the 8th Air Force Historical Society, the Air Force Escape and Evasion Society, and the Association des Sauveteurs d’Aviateurs Alliés. 

Susan's book list on women during WW2

What is my book about?

The first and only full-length biography of Hazel Ying Lee, an unrecognized pioneer and unsung World War II hero who fought for a country that actively discriminated against her gender, race, and ambition.

This unique hidden figure defied countless stereotypes to become the first Asian American woman in United States history to earn a pilot's license, and the first female Asian American pilot to fly for the military.

Her achievements, passionate drive, and resistance in the face of oppression as a daughter of Chinese immigrants and a female aviator changed the course of history. Now the remarkable story of a fearless underdog finally surfaces to inspire anyone to reach toward the sky.

American Flygirl

By Susan Tate Ankeny,

What is this book about?

One of WWII’s most uniquely hidden figures, Hazel Ying Lee was the first Asian American woman to earn a pilot’s license, join the WASPs, and fly for the United States military amid widespread anti-Asian sentiment and policies.

Her singular story of patriotism, barrier breaking, and fearless sacrifice is told for the first time in full for readers of The Women with Silver Wings by Katherine Sharp Landdeck, A Woman of No Importance by Sonia Purnell, The Last Boat Out of Shanghai by Helen Zia, Facing the Mountain by Daniel James Brown and all Asian American, women’s and WWII history books.…


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