Book Recommendations
There are so many great books out there! We’ve compiled a list of our favorites:
Joining Jesus as a Family: How to Raise Your Children to be Followers of Jesus by Greg Finke
“Joining Jesus as a family is simpler than you think and a lot more fun! Christian parents want to raise their children to be life-long followers of Jesus. But many parents watch their children grow up, leave home, and then walk away from the faith. What went wrong? And how can a new generation of parents avoid the same result?”
Family Discipleship: Leading Your Home through Time, Moments, and Milestones by Matt Chandler
“Discipling your family can feel like an intimidating task, but it doesn’t need to be overwhelming or complicated. With a simple plan in place, discipleship is something every parent can do. This book begins with the end in mind–equipping you to create a unique plan for your family as you raise your children in love and fear of the Lord.”
Parenting from the Inside Out: How a Deeper Self-Understanding Can Help You Raise Children Who Thrive by Dr. Daniel Siegel
“This book explores the extent to which our childhood experiences shape the way we parent. Drawing on stunning new findings in neurobiology and attachment research, they explain how interpersonal relationships directly impact the development of the brain, and offer parents a step-by-step approach to forming a deeper understanding of their own life stories, which will help them raise compassionate and resilient children.”
Kindling the Heart: Nurturing Young Christ-like Servant Leaders by Susan Steege
“A 52 devotional book that get you and your family talking. Bit by bit you plant seeds and water the hearts and minds of your children, while God is faithful in providing the growth.”
Created for Connection by Dr. Sue Johnson
“Are you looking to enrich a healthy relationship, revitalize a tired one, or rescue one gone awry? Do you yearn to grow closer to God, and to further incorporate Him and His teachings into your marriage? We all want a lifetime of love, support, and faith. But sometimes we need a little help.”
Liturgy of the Ordinary (Sacred Practices in Everyday Life) by Tish Warren
“In overlooked moments and routines, we can become aware of God’s presence in surprising ways. How do we embrace the sacred in the ordinary and the ordinary in the sacred? Each chapter in this book looks at something that the author does during the day– making the bed, brushing her teeth, losing her keys. Life is viewed through the lens of liturgy– small practices and habits that form us. “
Life’s Big Questions, God’s Big Answers by Brad Alles
“Life’s Big Questions, God’s Big Answers looks at a key question in-depth and explores it through the Bible and research from journals and books by respected Christian authors. Each chapter also includes 5 questions to make the study more interactive.“
Words of Strength and Promise: Devotions for Youth
Teens need devotions written for them, to them, about things they’re going through. Sometimes it might be uncomfortable to go to a trusted adult or a pastor about certain topics. That’s where this devotional comes in. 70 different devotions on topics they either already do, or will be needing guidance on in the future.
