With summer coming to a close, I wanted to share a quick roundup of six Christian books that stood out to me. Some are new releases, while others have been on my shelf for a while. I’ve gone into more detail on a few of these in past newsletters, so consider this just a quick overview. If you haven’t read them yet, they’re definitely worth adding to your shelf!
Building Spiritual Habits in the Home: Small Steps You Can Take Today by Chris Pappalardo & Clayton Greenen — A practical guide to forming spiritual habits for anyone, not just parents. Part one covers who God is and what spiritual habits are; part two walks through six steps for daily application, with “Small Steps You Can Take Today” for individuals and families.
Key takeaways:
God begins and completes the work of forming habits.
Makes spiritual habits accessible for everyone.
Every Hour I Need You: 30 Meditations for Moms on the Character of God by Katie Faris — A devotional for moms with thirty short meditations on God’s character, reflections, journaling space, and a helpful Attributes of God chart.
Key takeaways:
Meets moms where they are.
Combines theological truth with practical reflection.
Provides tools for teaching children and personal growth.
From Garden to Glory: How Understanding God's Story Changes Yours by Courtney Doctor — Walks through the Bible’s grand story, showing how it points to Jesus and how we each have a part to play in God’s unfolding plan. Iy helps you read Scripture as the beautiful, unified story it is and experience God’s love along the way.
Key takeaways:
Clear, accessible overview of Scripture’s narrative.
Excellent for mentoring, small groups, or personal study.
Known & Loved: Experiencing the Affection of God in Psalm 139 by Glenna Marshall —
Explores God’s love and presence in Psalm 139, offering comfort even in dark seasons. One of my favorites!
Key takeaways:
Provides reassurance of God’s personal love.
Addresses doubts and offers encouragement in physical and emotional challenges.
Titus: Displaying the Gospel of Grace by Courtney Doctor & Hunter Beless — An inductive Bible study on Titus with five-day weekly lessons, videos, songs, and resources for deeper application.
Key takeaways:
Strengthens gospel-centered understanding.
Encourages devotion to good works.
Eternity in Our Hearts: How the Wisdom of Ecclesiastes Frees Us to a Richer Reality by Alicia Hamilton — A lovely study on Ecclesiastes clarifying difficult passages and exploring life’s meaning from God’s perspective.
Key takeaways:
Brings clarity to Ecclesiastes.
Encourages reflection on God’s eternal perspective.
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