Non-Fiction
Pilgrim: A Theological Memoir – Tony Campolo
I received a copy of Pilgrim: A Theological Memoir about a week before I made an international move from the US to Australia and I was left in a quandary: Do I pack this book […]
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The Church Must Grow Or Perish: Robert H. Schuller and the Business of American Christianity – Gerardo Marti and Mark T. Mulder
The books in the Library of Religious Biography have a habit of taking an individual that I did not really like – be it their personality, morality, or methodology – and making me if not […]
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The Familiar Stranger: (Re)Introducing the Holy Spirit to Those in Search of an Experiential Spirituality – Tyler Staton
Tyler Staton explores who the Holy Spirit is, what the Bible teaches about this member of the Trinity, and how ordinary Christians can more fully experience the Spirit’s power and presence in their lives. Staton […]
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Spiritual Game Plan: Competing with Joy and Godliness – Graham Daniels and Jonny Reid
I am not athletically gifted in the slightest, but this book piqued my interest, because I had never before seen a Christian living book that focused on sports. There are plenty of Christian books that […]
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An Untroubled Heart: Calming Anxiety and Finding God’s Peace – Kara Stout
This is a collection of morning and evening devotionals, written for an audience of women. Kara Stout shares a Bible verse at the beginning of each reading, and then there’s about a page and a […]
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After Baby Comes: Physical, Spiritual, and Emotional Recovery for Postpartum Moms – Rachel Taylor, RN
This guide to postpartum recovery is full of information and encouragement. The author, Rachel Taylor, draws on her expertise as a postpartum nurse, and she also includes insights from other healthcare professionals, answering common questions […]
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Beyond Church and Parachurch – Angie Ward
Growing up, I thought a parachurch ministry was when you “pair a church” together with other churches for a specific purpose. I grew up, learned about prefix meanings, and came to understand that “parachurch” ministries […]
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The Client’s Guide to Therapy: How to Get the Most out of Your Counseling Experience – Terri S. Watson, PsyD
Finding a therapist can be overwhelming, and people who are unfamiliar with what to expect from therapy can find the process especially mystifying. This book educates potential clients about therapy so that they can determine […]
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Walking Through Deconstruction: How to Be a Companion in a Crisis of Faith – Ian Harber
Deconstruction has been a controversial topic for a while now, and lots of people have written memoirs about their deconstruction journeys, or have written books about the dangers of deconstruction. This book takes a completely […]
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Is Christianity the White Man’s Religion – Antipas Harris
Is Christianity the White Man’s Religion? Antipas Harris first heard that question when it interrupted his lecture on a graduate course in ministry leadership. “What do you say to your friends who are leaving the […]