Non-Fiction
God’s Monsters – Esther Hamori
One of the things that I have attempted to do this is read books that are challenging to the status quo of my beliefs. Raised in evangelicalism, I was taught to question everything (unless it […]
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Non-Fiction
JRR Tolkien: Christian Maker of Middle-earth – Jeremy Johnston
What could possibly be said about JRR Tolkien that has not already been said? In the decades since Tolkien’s death, he has become an enduring figure in literature. Christopher Tolkien heavily expanded his father’s legacy […]
Non-Fiction
Beyond Shame – Matthias Roberts
I knew going into this book that it would present me with some challenging viewpoints. I grew up within fundamentalist purity culture and for all that it got wrong and for all the convictions that […]
Non-Fiction
Troubling the Water – Ben McBride
“Good trouble” was the phase coined by the late civil rights activist John Lewis to describe the work of activism. It’s work that’ll get you into trouble with the principalities and powers of the age, […]
Non-Fiction
Make the Most of Your Productivity: A Guide to Honoring God with Your Time – Ana Ávila
Books about productivity are a dime a dozen in the publishing world, and they typically cover a lot of the same advice. This book stands out as a particularly good option for Christians, since the […]
Non-Fiction
What Are You Going to Do?: The Inspiring Story of Everett Swanson and the Founding of Compassion International – Eric Wilson and Matt Bronleewe
This powerful biography tells the story of how Everett Swanson founded the ministry that is now known as Compassion International. The biography begins with his childhood and teen years, and portrays his experiences with faith […]
Academic
A Secret Vice – JRR Tolkien (ed. Dimtra Fimi and Andrew Wiggins)
Before he was a fantasy author, JRR Tolkien was a philologist. And I mean, before in the sense of prior to and in the sense of preceding in importance. In a very real way, it […]
Non-Fiction
Enduring Friendship – Bryan Loritts
Good friendships are hard to find. They’re even harder to keep. In this short volume, using the book of Philemon, Bryan Loritts walks readers through the value of Enduring Friendship. Loritts begins with his own […]
Non-Fiction
Light of the Word: How Knowing the History of the Bible Illuminates Our Faith – Susan C. Lim
In this accessible, engaging guide to the Bible, Susan C. Lim shares her personal testimony of coming to know Jesus and the story of her “second confession,” when after years of faithful Christian living, she […]
Non-Fiction
Raising Kids Beyond the Binary: Celebrating God’s Transgender and Gender-Diverse Children – Jamie Bruesehoff
It is no exaggeration to say this book will save lives. Using practical wisdom from her own journey of parenting and advocacy, Jamie Bruesehoff offers readers a personal, practical, and holy perspective on raising and […]