Every writer knows that the editing process is more challenging than the actual writing! Susan Bell’s insights and advice cast the essential work of editing in a lovely new light, making the process feel more like a craft than a chore.
Read MoreA must-read for every non-fiction writer! Chock full of concrete writing and editing advice, encouragement from the trenches, and wise insight into the spiritual formation of writing. I re-read this every year.
Read MoreEven though I read with several years of experience in online faith blogging, I gained valuable insights. The authors alternate sharing useful knowledge about the online publishing world and tried-and-true tips for navigating it in a practical and approachable way. Highly recommend it to Christian bloggers or those considering starting a blog.
Read MoreGuillen earned three PhDs, taught at Harvard, and is an Emmy award-winning science correspondent. He has the unique ability to take incredibly complex scientific concepts and make them understandable to anyone. He’s also a Christian who demonstrates how intelligence and Biblical faith are not at odds. Although I do not agree on all points, it is refreshing and helpful to hear his thoughts on faith and science. I also enjoy his podcast, Science + God.
Read MoreI ordered this as soon as it came out and am eagerly anticipating working my way through it beginning January 1, 2025. I will report back at the end of the year with my thoughts. Tripp’s New Morning Mercies is one of my favorite devotionals, so I have high expectations.
Read MoreWisdom is valuable in all seasons of life, but aspects of our modern world make wise thinking more crucial than ever. This devotional book brought Proverbs to life for me, teaching me how to apply wisdom straight from God to my day-to-day thoughts and actions. Makes a great gift for people of all ages and situations.
Read MoreTripp’s direct but grace-filled style, marked by personal sharing and wrestling with profound truths, resonates with me. Every year I find myself re-reading this book. It’s accessible to Christians anywhere in their walk or to people seeking to learn more about Christianly thinking.
Read MoreThis is a classic devotional for anyone wishing to be challenged spiritually and intellectually. Written by a 19th-century Scottish pastor, the words are as wise and applicable today as when Chambers penned them. There is a reason it’s one of the most popular Christian devotionals ever published.
Read MoreKim’s devotions are as sweet and authentic as she was. The entries honestly and humorously relay how she witnessed God at work in her roles as a mom, wife, neighbor, patient, and friend before her death from cancer. She shares her faith with genuine humility and joy.
Read MoreA beautifully-written, hope-filled, and honest memoir that seeks to reconcile the dissonance between what is and what is meant to be. With impressive creativity and deep insight, Stephanie Duncan Smith juxtaposes the story of human life, with its joys and losses, against the Christian liturgical calendar. In doing so, she reveals the mysterious way that God is with us in every space and season, the constant factor in our ever-changing world, and the source of hope.
Read MoreCo-authors and spouses Jay & Katherine alternate sharing about their journey to healing following Katherine’s devastating, life-altering stroke at age 26. Through their life-altering experience, (in their words) God "disrupted the myth that joy can only be found in a pain-free life.” Amen.
Read MoreThis is one of my all-time favorite stories. Louis Zamperini demonstrated a remarkable spirit of adventure, resilience, and grit throughout his wild ride of a life. But it’s when he came to the end of himself that his story became the most powerful and memorable. The movie didn’t do his story justice - read the book!
Read MoreWhen committed atheist Carolyn Weber arrived at Oxford University, academic and intellectual pursuits were the only passions she had in mind. Instead, she was surprised by ideas that challenged her belief that faith in God was incompatible with reason. This lovely memoir also offers a fascinating glimpse into storied Oxford and a sweet love story.
Read MoreIt isn’t surprising that this book is both lyrical and descriptive since the author, Andrew Peterson, is a talented singer and songwriter. Peterson creatively weaves his passion for trees into tales from his past and present, encouraging readers to look for God’s comfort, provision, and power through His creation.
Read MoreWell-known Bible study author and speaker Beth Moore vulnerably shares her life story in this highly-anticipated memoir. Sadly, her childhood involved tragic abuse by a close family member. When recent political events brought that pain to the surface, what followed was a season that rocked her ministry and her world.
Read MorePhilip Yancey’s story begins in early childhood with the death of his father from polio. From there, he relays his painful story of growing up in poverty with a dysfunctional family deeply involved in churches that sometimes got Biblical theology very wrong. His story is one of grace and how God can overcome fear and brokenness to heal even the deepest wounds.
Read MoreThis detailed biography offers glimpses into the life and mind of famous German pastor, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who was executed for his role in a conspiracy to overthrow Hitler’s regime during WWII. Of equal interest to Bonhoeffer’s life story is the sobering history of the church’s decisions and divisions during the unconscionable rise of National Socialism and its accompanying evil.
Read MoreAfter Jesus is resurrected, he appears to two men walking away from Jerusalem, sad about the events that unfolded. After questioning them, Jesus proceeds to explain everything written about himself in the Scriptures, explaining how he is the fulfillment of it all. Nancy Guthrie walks us back to the beginning - the book of Genesis, helping us see what we have missed about Jesus in this first book of the Bible. Engaging stories and thought-provoking questions and analysis.
Read MoreIn this New Testament study based on the story of Peter (a disciple of Christ) author Patricia Clarke seamlessly weaves together historical facts, personal observations, probing application questions, and Biblical truths. Her thoughtful guidance and well-crafted lessons make it easy to dive into Bible study for the 1st time, or the 15th.
Read MoreThis can be read as a standalone book, but I recommend the accompanying Bible study & video series. The author brings home what the Bible says about our words with grace, humor, and excellent ideas for practical application. I’ve studied this with two different groups; it was powerful for all.
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