The following books I highly recommend because I have read and loved them myself. I’m also including gift ideas for those you love. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Spiritual Growth Books
Jesus, the Ultimate Ladies’ Man by Sarah Holley
A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 by Phillip Keller
Living by the Book by Howard Hendricks and William Hendricks
If you want a go-to resource that can teach you how to study the Bible, then this is it! I can’t say enough good things about this book by the father-son duo of Howard and William Hendricks. (Howard Hendricks was a professor at Dallas Theological Seminary for 60 years! Amazing!) Not only is it a wealth of information, but it’s understandable and even entertaining! If you want to up your Bible study game, pick up a copy!
Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes by Kenneth Bailey
Dr. Bailey was a New Testament scholar, seminary professor, and missionary. I have truly appreciated his ability to give remarkable insights into the culture into which Jesus was born and lived.
ESV Scripture Journal: New Testament Set
The ESV Scripture Journal: New Testament Set includes nineteen journals featuring artwork by Ruth Chou Simons. Each journal contains the entirety of an individual book of the New Testament with lightly lined blank pages opposite each page of Bible text.
The Red Sea Rules: 10 God-Given Strategies for Difficult Times by Robert J. Morgan
Using the Israelites’ story in Exodus 14 as an example, Robert Morgan offers ten sound strategies for moving from fear to faith. Just as Moses and the Israelites became trapped between Pharaoh’s rushing armies and the uncrossable Red Sea, so are we sometimes overwhelmed by life’s problems.
Marriage
ScreamFree Marriage by Hal Runkel
Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas
What if God designed marriage to make you holy instead of happy? What if your relationship isn’t as much about you and your spouse as it is about you and God?
Parenting
ScreamFree Parenting by Hal Runkel
This book changed my life. I was a screaming mom who’d prayed for 9 years for God to heal me. This book was His answer. I believe in the principles so much that I worked for the ScreamFree Institute for 8 years, traveling around the world teaching other parents how to be calm and connected.
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen, and Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish
God’s Whisper in a Mother’s Chaos: Bringing Peace Home by Keri Wyatt Kent
Christian Fiction
Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers
Truly a classic, this is an 1800’s retelling of the story of Hosea in the Bible. You won’t forget it and your appreciation for God’s ruthless pursuit of you will BLOW YOU AWAY.
Isaiah’s Daughter by Mesu Andrews
I have loved everything I’ve read by Mesu Andrews. She is a passionate researcher and truly makes these stories come alive. You will be riveted by her writing.
Daughter of Rome by Tessa Afshar
Another of my all-time favorite biblical fiction writers, Tessa delivers in this fascinating book about Priscilla, a Bible teacher mentioned in Acts. Such detailed research and attention to detail. Loved it!
