Non-Fiction
Orphaned Believers – Sara Billups
I’ve met a lot of orphaned believers in the past ten years. People who grew up in the church, usually the evangelical church, and now as adults find that they can no longer be associated […]
Genre: Christian Life
Non-Fiction
God Is Still Good: Gospel Hope and Comfort for the Unexpected Sorrows of Motherhood – Katie Faris
This concise, highly readable book shares encouragement for Christian mothers who are suffering. Katie Faris shares some about her own experiences, and she includes varied examples about other things mothers might be dealing with, such […]
Non-Fiction
The Loudest Roar: Living in the Unshakable Victory of Christ – Judy Dunagan
This short, highly readable book is filled with encouragement for Christians who are struggling with doubt, temptation, and self-defeating thoughts. Judy Dunagan shares biblical teaching and personal stories to illustrate the freedom we can experience […]
Non-Fiction
Sanctuary: Cultivating a Quiet Heart in a Noisy and Demanding World – Denise J. Hughes
This thirty-one day devotional for women is about finding peace and quietness in the midst of a fast-paced, hectic world. The author, Denise J. Hughes, writes about her own challenges with social media overuse and […]
Non-Fiction
Between the Listening and the Telling – Mark Yaconelli
I’ve long believed in the power of telling stories. It’s one of the reasons for this website and definitely the reason why it was named Life is Story. When we think of our life as […]
Non-Fiction
How to Begin When Your World is Ending – Molly Phinney Baskette
In the acknowledgements at the end of this book, Molly Phinney Baskette writes that working title of this book was God is Not an Asshole. I really wish they had kept that title. Don’t get […]
Non-Fiction
The Thrill of Orthodoxy: Rediscovering the Adventure of Christian Faith – Trevin Wax
In The Thrill of Orthodoxy, Trevin Wax argues that even though Christian denominations can vary in their opinions on secondary issues, it is vital for Christians to hold fast to the orthodox tenets of Christianity. […]
Non-Fiction
Bully Pulpit: Confronting the Problem of Spiritual Abuse in the Church – Michael J. Kruger
In this well-researched, carefully argued book, Michael J. Kruger takes on the thorny problem of spiritual abuse. He defines the nature of spiritual abuse, explains how and why churches often overlook it, and explores the […]
Non-Fiction
Radically Whole: Gospel Healing for the Divided Heart – David Gibson
Radically Whole goes through the biblical book of James, drawing out each theme and exploring important implications for our lives. At the beginning, David Gibson addresses ways that Christians have often misunderstood James, and he […]
Non-Fiction
Inalienable – Eric Costanzo, Daniel Yang, and Matthew Soerens
Eric Costanzo, Daniel Yang, and Matthew Soerens begin Inalienable: How Marginalized Kingdom Voices Can Help Save the American Church with an incisive look into why the American church is in the position of needing saved. […]