I want to recommend a few books to you that I read this past year. I have not actually been keeping a list, but the following are ones that I can remember and recommend to you.
The Joyful Christian by C S Lewis
Most anything by Lewis is worth reading. Some of it is a hard slog but you usually find some great nuggets of wisdom. This book is a collection of short items that look like they just came rolling out of his brain and he was not certain what to do with them, so they got placed in this book.
At times, you’ll think it’s a bit much, but then a sentence or paragraph or a whole thought, will jump out at you and you’ll want more.
Wild at Heart by John Eldrdge
I know I’m behind times on reading this but I read it and I actually read it twice in just this past year. It really speaks to men, but I think it’s also beneficial for wives and soon-to-be-wives. Marianne – the owner of this blog – told me that she read it and thought it was good. It’s good stuff to put it simply.
When the Game is Over, It all Goes Back in The Box by John Ortberg.
If you’ve never read any Ortberg, you should. Just his titles should make you want to jump in and have some fun with him. Lots of humor with good teachings, all mixed together. I think he’s one of the best Christian writers out there today. A Couple of other titles of his are If You Want to Walk on Water You’ve Got to Get Out of The Boat, and Everybody’s Normal Till You Get to Know Them. I haven’t read the last one yet; waiting to get my hands on it.
The Covenant by James Michner
I totally missed this book of his all these years. I have always been amazed by Michner since I read Hawaii in high school. You walk with a family or families through history. You learn history as you become enmeshed in the lives of the families. The Covenant is based in South Africa.
Is That Really You God? by Loren Cunningham
I know – I’m late to this one too, but I got my hands on it early this year and loved reading the testimony of this man who founded one of the great mission agencies of modern times.
Psalms I recommend that you read at least one every night before you turn out the light. It brings a certain peace to me and reminds me who is truly in control when all seems out of control.
I also usually start my day with My Utmost for His Highest. Oswald Chambers challenges me just about every day.
Well, that’s a few of them that I can remember. I may post a few more later if they come to mind.