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Read Your Heart Out
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items I am a huge reader. It is common for me to have 3-4 books going at a time, which drives my spouse crazy. Right now I think I am banned from buying any more books. Shhhh don't tell him I am looking at new reads ha. I only recommend books that I can't ...
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All Time Fav Reads
Christian Apologetics
Your Testimony Matters: How to Share
Christian Walk
Not My Genre but I read them
Books to Get the Skills on How to Deal
All Time Fav Reads
Find a book you just can't put down. These will be in that category.
One of the books I immediately wanted to start over as soon as it was finished. Can't keep count of how many I have given as gifts. Charles Martin never disappoints. (AD)
When Crickets Cry, (Paperback)
If you are a CS Lewis fan, like I am, you will love this book. I devoured this book. You will find great insights to Lewis's relationship with his wife. He married really late in life and had an interesting childhood. (AD)
Becoming Mrs. Lewis: Expanded Edition, (Paperback)
I read this book and is my favorite of 2025. It is still high on the charts. It is sweet has great characters and twists a bit. An easy read if you are just getting back into reading. This is the author's first book and I cannot wait for his next. (AD)
Theo of Golden: A Novel (Paperback)
AD - Awesome novel on the healing power of unconditional love. There is a movie and it is just as lovely.
Redeeming Love: A Novel (Paperback)
You will need to sit with this book for a bit after. It is a very short read and thought provoking. (AD)
Deal of a Lifetime
A fun humorous read. How do you borrow someone's life? Well this man is in quite a predicament and in this clever little tail you will find out. If you are in a reading slump or just need a happier fun book I recommend this one. AD
The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife, (Hardcover)
I read this book on vacation. It has so many funny parts as 2 worlds come together. Reminds me of the clash between the straight laced and the 70's summer of love. (AD)
Mary Jane (Paperback)
The first book of many in a series. I love all the characters. Jan Karon builds a wonderful town of people. I have kept the whole set of these. If I find a copy at a sale I usually buy it to pass it on. (AD)
Mitford Novel At Home in Mitford, Book 1, (Paperback)
It took me awhile to get through this book. Since it took the author 10 years to write it I guess that is fair. I could only read it in bits and then had to sit on it awhile to absorb. (AD)
All the Light We Cannot See (Pulitzer Prize Winner)
Christian Apologetics
I am always searching for books that help me feel more solid with expressing my belief and faith. All of these stay on my shelf and I reference them often. They are marked up and dog eared.
Helped to steer my conversations in a positive direction. Great examples of questions to navigate converstations. I also bought Koukl's follow up book, “Street Smarts”. (AD)
Tactics, 10th Anniversary Edition: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions
This is the follow up book to “Tatics”. So many great questions to get conversations started about my faith and beliefs. If you are wanting to engage in deeper with those tough questions this book is for you. Easy, logical read. (AD)
Street Smarts: Using Questions to Answer Christianity's Toughest Challenges, (Paperback)
I re-read this book often to strengthen my personal growth. Too many quotes to mention from this book. Every Christian should read. (AD)
Mere Christianity (Paperback)
If you are new to apologetics this is a great introductory book. And would be ideal for a small group study. (AD)
Defending Your Faith: An Introduction to Apologetics, (Paperback)
This guy lays it all out by identifying 3 "isms" and the issues with Monism & Dualism. He offers solutions to the black holes in our hearts. Down to earth deapth, if that is possible. (AD)
3 Theories of Everything (Paperback)
My very favorite quote about Jesus is in this book. Page 129 of my version. About the odds of Jesus not being who He said He was. If you are a new Christian add this to your stack. While I fully believe the Bible is your best source for God to speak ...
What You Need to Know about The What You Need to Know about Jesus: 12 Lessons That Can Change Your Life, (Paperback)
Got this for my teenage grands. Strobel speaks on their level. This book opened up some great discussions with the grandkids. (AD)
Case for ... Series for Students The Case for Christ Student Edition: A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus, (Paperback)
One of my favorite novelist wrote about his journey to faith in his great storytelling way. (AD)
What If It's True?: A Storyteller's Journey with Jesus, (Paperback)
Your Testimony Matters: How to Share
Not staying stuck in your Christian walk with Jesus takes intentional effort. I love finding books that enrich my journey. I think you will enhance your's with these reads.
My sweet friend wrote this book. If you are not confident in you testimony Read.This.Book. Those of us that "grew" up in the church often think we don't have an interesting enough testimony. Nicole tackles this thinking.
So Help Me God: Invoking Hope and Igniting Faith Through Your Testimony
I've got questions and this book helps answer the most burning ones about life and death. Koukl again presents in the simplest of words. I use this book as a reference quite frequently. It is marked up and has many dogeared pages.
The Story of Reality: How the World Began
We used this study guide for our small group study. It was so easy to follow and prompted great discussions. (AD)
The Story of Reality Study Guide: How the World Began, How It Ends, and Everything Important That Happens in Between, (Paperback)
Another sweet friend wrote this book about her near death, then victory, and miracle experience. I attend a weekly bible study with her now and she walks her faith out in real life. Just love her and you will too.
My Perspective: Family's Journey from Death to Victory
Christian Walk
Thoughtful books on the light story telling side for your walk in faith. I give these books often to new Christians.
How to explain this book? Best way is to think of it as a Christmas version of Pilgrims Progress.
The Story Of The Other Wise Man
A modern day version of one man's epic adventure on his journey to faith. If you tried to read older version and didn't finish try reading this version. This book will both challenge and encourage your walk with God.
The Pilgrim's Progress: Modern Readable Version
This book is purse size. Take with you to pass time and have a calm activity to reach for. (AD)
365 Promises From God's Word In Color: Scripture and Coloring Pages, Compact Purse Size - Be blessed as You Color in the Inspirational Designs, Reflecting on God's Words of Promise
A good bible with journaling ability makes study time refreshing and easier. I tend to spend more time in the word with this bible. Comfort print and wide margins. (AD)
NIV Journal the Word Bible NIV, Journal the Word Bible for Women, Leathersoft, Pink, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: 500+ Prompts to Encourage J, (Hardcover)
Not My Genre but I read them
A list of books not quite my genre however I did enjoy them. If you are looking for books to “clean your palate” as they say these would be some good choices.
I am not into time travel nor most of Stephen King but… I like reading about the Kennedys. This book did not disappoint. King knows just how much to go on about something. The twists and turns. Whoa…
11/22/63: A Novel
One of those books you are not sure you want to admit you read. Lol. It pokes fun at everyone and nothing is sacred. So just be warned. You will really like it or not.
Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal, (Paperback)
A wild and entertaining fantasy novel. So out of the ordinary for me but it is clever and witty. One of Tom Robbins epic reads.
Jitterbug Perfume, (Paperback)
Books to Get the Skills on How to Deal
Life is hard. There are just “things” you cannot control. Sometimes you need to find new skills to deal.
Dealing with a bully (narcissist) ain't fun. Get some skills. Written by a lawyer. Every lawyer should read this in order to understand what they are dealing with.
SLAY the Bully: Negotiate with Narcissist
During my working years in the corporate evironment I read this. I am pretty sure it was a requirement for team building. Oddly I have applied the lessons here to build trust in diverse ministry teams.
Fish!: Boost Morale and Improve Results
You will recognize all the players because you work with them at one time or another. I found myself asking what character was I?
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: 20th Ed.
Success and Finance
It never hurts to read up on money managing and strategies. Gaining from other's journey only helps you grow and become more aware of you money habits.
This book motivates by drawing on the experiences of successful individuals. At times it tends to oversimplify challenges but has other redeeming qualities and practical advice points for anyone pursuing strategies for success. I linked the paperback...
Think and Grow Rich
Do you know one? I bet you do and don't realize it. The book was def an eye opener for me. (AD)
The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy|Paperback
This book helped us with money strategies for retirement. I bought my kids each one. There are somethings that surprised me in this book. (AD)
The Power of Zero [Revised and Updated]: How to Get to the 0% Tax Bracket and Transform Your Retirement