These are books that have helped me in my faith, discipled me, inspired me, and made me think in a helpful way. I hope you will be encouraged and instructed by any of these books you choose to read.
*Disclaimers: I do not agree with everything written in every book on this page. I do not agree with every author about everything they've written or said. I have not checked to see whether every author has lived a life worth emulating. These are simply books that have helped me in some meaningful way that I tend to recommend.
- Jason B.
*Disclaimers: I do not agree with everything written in every book on this page. I do not agree with every author about everything they've written or said. I have not checked to see whether every author has lived a life worth emulating. These are simply books that have helped me in some meaningful way that I tend to recommend.
- Jason B.
Apologetics / Defending the Faith
- More Than a Carpenter by Josh McDowell
- Evidence That Demands a Verdict: Life-Changing Truth for a Skeptical World by Josh McDowell and Sean McDowell
- Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
- The Reason For God by Tim Keller
Abortion / Pro-Life Ministry
- Why Pro-Life?: Caring for the Unborn and Their Mothers by Randy Alcorn
Abuse
Adultery / Affair Recovery / Infidelity
- How to Help Your Spouse Heal from your Affair: A Compact Manual for the Unfaithful by Linda MacDonald
- Unfaithful: Hope and Healing After Infidelity by Gary Shriver
Basics of Christianity / New Believers Resources
Bible / Understanding the Bible
Bible Commentaries
- The New American Commentary
- Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary
Biographies & Autobiographies
- All My Knotted-Up Life: A Memoir by Beth Moore
- George Muller: The Guardian of Bristol's Orphans by Janet Benge and Geoff Benge
- Gay Girl, Good God: The Story of Who I Was, and Who God Has Always Been by Jackie Hill Perry
- Amazing Grace: The Life of John Newton and the Surprising Story Behind His Song by Bruce Hindmarsh and Craig Borlase
- A Burning in My Bones: The Authorized Biography of Eugene H. Peterson, Translator of The Message by Winn Collier
- Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: A Devout Muslim Encounters Christianity by Nabeel Qureshi and Lee Strobel
- The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr. by Clayborne Carson
- The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom , Elizabeth Sherrill , et al.
- Long Walk to Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela by Nelson Mandela (Not a Christian book)
- Unashamed by Lecrae Moore
- I Am Restored by Lecrae Moore
- I Never Had It Made: An Autobiography of Jackie Robinson Part of: Dark Tower by Jackie Robinson and Alfred Duckett (Not a Christian book)
- Up From Slavery: An Autobiography by Booker T. Washington (Not a Christian book)
- The Pastor: A Memoir by Eugene Peterson
Community / Friendship / Fellowship
- Connecting: Healing for Ourselves and Our Relationships by Larry Crabb
Conflict Resolution
- The Peacemaker by Ken Sande
- Resolving Everyday Conflict by Ken Sande and Kevin Johnson
Change / Sanctification
- Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear (not a Christian book)
- Transforming Grace by Jerry Bridges
Depression
- Christians Get Depressed Too by David Murray
Emotional Health
- Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: It's Impossible to Be Spiritually Mature, While Remaining Emotionally Immature Part of: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero
- The Emotionally Healthy Leader: How Transforming Your Inner Life Will Deeply Transform Your Church, Team, and the World by Peter Scazzero (Author)
Evangelism / Living on Mission
- A Faith Worth Sharing: A lifetime of conversations about Christ by C. John Miller
- Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God by J. I. Packer
- Tell the Truth: The Whole Gospel to the Whole Person by Whole People by Will Metzger
- The Insider: Bringing the Kingdom of God Into Your Everyday World by Jim Petersen and Mike Shamy
Fasting
Gospel / The Love of God
- Gospel Fluency: Speaking the Truths of Jesus into the Everyday Stuff of Life by Jeff Vanderstelt and Jackie Hill Perry
- The Gospel for Real Life: Turn to the Liberating Power of the Cross...Every Day by Jerry Bridges
- The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith by Timothy Keller
- Abba's Child: The Cry of the Heart for Intimate Belonging by Brennan Manning
Heaven
Lament / Grief
- Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament by Mark Vroegop
Marriage
- The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God by Timothy Keller and Kathy Keller
Your Discipleship / Making Your Life Count
- Don't Waste Your Life by John Piper
- Radical: Taking Back Your Faith From The American Dream by David Platt
Money Management / Possessions / Stewardship
- The Treasure Principle Bible Study: Discovering the Secret of Joyful Giving by Randy Alcorn and Brian Smith
Parenting
- Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family by Paul David Tripp
- Shepherding a Child's Heart by Tedd Tripp
Pastoral Ministry / Eldership
- The Imperfect Pastor: Discovering Joy in Our Limitations through a Daily Apprenticeship with Jesus by Zack Eswine
- Biblical Eldership: Restoring the Eldership to Its Rightful Place in the Local Church by Alexander Strauch
- See Biography section - The Pastor: A Memoir by Eugene Peterson
Prayer
- A Praying Life by Paul Miller
- On Prayer by E.M. Bounds
- Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire: What Happens When God's Spirit Invades the Hearts of His People by Jim Cymbala
- See Autobiography section - George Muller: The Guardian of Bristol's Orphans
Racism / Race / Ethnicity / Diversity
- See Biography section
Sex & Sexuality
- See Gay Girl, Good God in Biography section
Spiritual Gifts
- The Beginner's Guide to Spiritual Gifts by Sam Storms
- Understanding Spiritual Gifts: A Comprehensive Guide by Sam Storms
- Practicing the Power: Welcoming the Gifts of the Holy Spirit in Your Life by Sam Storms
- The Language of Heaven: Crucial Questions About Speaking in Tongues by Sam Storms
Spiritual Warfare
- The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis
