In addition to reading God’s inspired Word, the Bible – the most important book – here are some recommended reading resources.
Practical Help:
Crazy Busy: A (Mercifully) Short Book about a (Really) Big Problem, Kevin DeYoung
Just Do Something: A Liberating Approach to Finding God’s Will, Kevin DeYoung
Trusting God: Even When Life Hurts, Jerry Bridges
What is a Healthy Church Member?, Thabiti Anyabwile
The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict, Ken Sande
Relationships: A Mess Worth Making, Timothy Lane & Paul Tripp
When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor…and Yourself, Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert
Marriage:
Sacred Marriage, Gary L. Thomas
This Momentary Marriage: A Parable of Permanence, John Piper. Free online
The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God, Timothy Keller
Parenting:
Shepherding a Child’s Heart, Tedd Tripp and David Powlinson
Give them Grace: Dazzling Your Kids with the Love of Jesus, Elyse M. Fitzpatick and Jessica Thompson
Christian Growth and Discipleship:
The Pursuit of Holiness, Jerry Bridges
Holiness, J. C. Ryle
The Discipline of Grace: God’s Role and Our Role in the Pursuit of Holiness, Jerry Bridges
A Praying Life: Connecting with God in a Distracting World, Paul E. Miller
The Greener Grass Conspiracy: Finding Contentment on Your Side of the Fence, Stephen Altrogge
Humility: True Greatness, C. J. Mahaney
Humility: The Journey Toward Holiness, Andrew Murray
Living the Cross Centered Life: Keeping the Gospel the Main Thing, C. J. Mahaney
Radical, David Platt
How People Change, Timothy S. Lane & Paul David Tripp
Don’t Waste Your Life, John Piper. Free online
The Pursuit of God, A. W. Tozer
Loving the Way Jesus Loves, Phil Ryken
Basic Christian Beliefs:
Christian Beliefs: Twenty Basics Every Christian Should Know, Wayne Grudem
Knowing God, J. I. Packer
Mere Christianity, C. S. Lewis
What is the Gospel?, Greg Gilbert
Money and Finances:
Your Money Counts: The Biblical Guide to Earning, Spending, Saving, Investing, Giving, and Getting Out of Debt, Howard Dayton
Children’s books:
The Big Picture Story Bible, David Helm
The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name, Sally Lloyd-Jones
Apostolic Christian Church:
Heritage of Faith: A History of the Church With An Apostolic Christian Focus
Choosing to Suffer Affliction, Kathleen Nenadov
A Treasure of Praise, A History of the Zion’s Harp Hymnal, Perry A. Klopfenstein
The Nazarenes, Karoly Eotvos
General Devotional:
Pilgrim’s Progress, John Bunyan
Morning & Evening, Charles Spurgeon
Heaven, Randy Alcorn
God’s Promises for Your Every Need
Apologetics:
The New Evidence That Demands a Verdict, Josh McDowell
The Case for Christ: A Journalist’s Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus, Lee Strobel
The God Conversation: Using Stories and Illustrations to Explain Your Faith, J. P. Moreland
The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism, Timothy Keller
Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God, J. I. Packer
Bible overview:
God’s Big Picture, Vaughn Roberts
Jesus the King: Understanding the Life and Death of the Son of God (also titled “King’s Cross”), Timothy Keller