Love Made: A Story of God's Overflowing, Creative Heart by Quina Aragon The joy of the Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—has existed for all eternity. That indescribable joy bubbled over to make creation. God made so many wonderful things, but we are by far His greatest work of art. This unique children's book celebrates the […]
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Placemaker: Cultivating Places of Comfort, Beauty, and Peace by Christie Purifoy (recommended by Dorothy Greco) Christie Purifoy invites us to notice our soul's desire for beauty, our need to create and to be created again and again. Weaving together her family's journey with stories of botanical marvels and the histories of the flawed yet inspiring […]
Anxious: Choosing Faith in a World of Worry by Amy Simpson We are commanded not to worry, not only in the well-known words of Jesus recorded in Matthew 6, but also throughout the Old Testament and the epistles to the church. The Bible makes it clear that the future belongs only to God, who rules […]
Jen Pollock Michel has gathered a helpful list of Advent resources we are cross posting here. She too has written a free Advent devotional for subscribers to her blog. If you are interested in receiving her free Advent devotionals, you can subscribe here. Jen says ... There are many, many wonderful resources to use during […]
We will update these recommendations with new resources as we gather them. Praying Together: The Priority and Privilege of Prayer: In Our Homes, Communities, and Churches by Megan Hill Nearly all Christians would affirm the centrality of prayer for a healthy Christian life. And yet, for many, prayer is often a challenge, requiring intense personal […]
We are committed to the authority, sufficiency, and trustworthiness of Holy Scripture and to the Christian faith passed down through the creeds and confessions of the early church. These books on women in church history, recommended by Dr. Karen Prior, are helpful to that end. 50 Women Every Christian Should Know: Learning from Heroines […]
We believe all Christians are called to chastity and covenant faithfulness in our relationships, married Christians to fidelity to one’s spouse and unmarried Christians to sexual abstinence and chaste friendship. In that light, here are some good books on the subject of healthy relationships. Making Marriage Beautiful: Lifelong Love, Joy, and Intimacy Start with […]
In light of our mission to advance a shared commitment to Christian belief and practice across cultural, denominational, and racial lines, here are some helpful books on a variety of topics that are appropriate for personal or group studies. Click on the book image for more information. The Year of Small Things: Radical Faith for […]
We are committed to the authority, sufficiency, and trustworthiness of Holy Scripture and to the Christian faith passed down through the creeds and confessions of the early church (Nicene, Apostle's, Athanasian, and Chalcedonian). Here are some accessible books that will equip you to better know the historic Christian faith. Many of these are great for […]