recommended
For Men
Knowing God
by J.I. Packer
Packer’s insightful and practical approach has impacted countless Christians throughout the world as they are introduced to the wonder and joy of knowing God.
Basic Christianity
by John Stott
Stott's Basic Christianity is a sound, sensible guide for anyone seeking an intellectually satisfying presentation of the Christian faith.
A Praying Life
by Paul E. Miller
A Praying Life is a prayer guide that has encouraged thousands of Christians to pursue a vibrant prayer life full of joy and power and has helped them learn how to pray faithfully and courageously.
The Things of Earth
by Joe Rigney
Steering a middle course between idolatry on the one hand and ingratitude on the other, this much-needed book reminds us that every good gift comes from the Father’s hand, that God’s blessings should drive us to worship and generosity, and that a passion for God’s glory is as wide as the world.
The Practice of Godliness
by Jerry Bridges
Bridges examines what it means to grow in Christian character. Learn more about the character of God as you grow a deeper relationship with Him. Establish the foundation upon which godly character is built and continue by developing maturity and pursuing holiness.
The Valley of Vision
by Arthur Bennett (Editor)
The Valley of Vision is a wonderful collection of Puritan prayers which both help to shape and inform our own private devotions and, perhaps more importantly, aid pastors as they seek to lead their congregations in prayer and into the presence of God.
– Carl Trueman
Desiring God
by John Piper
Strengthen your relationship with God simply by enjoying him and his creation. Piper compellingly reveals why your deepest and most enduring happiness can only be found in God.
recommended
For Women
Knowing God
by J.I. Packer
Packer’s insightful and practical approach has impacted countless Christians throughout the world as they are introduced to the wonder and joy of knowing God.
(A)Typical Woman
by Abigail Dodds
When we see that we are women in all we do, we can be at peace with how God has created us, recognizing womanhood as an essential part of Christ’s mission and work.
The Weight of Glory
by C.S. Lewis
The nine addresses in Weight of Glory offer guidance, inspiration, and a compassionate apologetic for the Christian faith during a time of great doubt.
Habits of the Household
by Justin Whitmel Earley
Earley understands the tension between how you long to parent and what your daily life actually looks like. In Habits of the Household, Earley gives you the tools you need to create structure – from mealtimes to bedtimes – that free you to parent toddlers, kids, and teens with purpose.
Sacred Seasons
by Danielle Hitchen
Part theology, part church history, and part practical spirituality, Sacred Seasons provides an easy-to-use guide to observing the liturgical year complete with fun activities, delicious recipes, and meaningful liturgies.
Fit to Burst
by Rachel Jankovic
Fit to Burst will help us to be moms who parent with the full story in mind rather than a snapshot, who know how to both give and require much from their children in the everyday mayhem, and who understand the importance of biscuits.
Desiring God
by John Piper
Strengthen your relationship with God simply by enjoying him and his creation. Piper compellingly reveals why your deepest and most enduring happiness can only be found in God.
recommended
For Parents
Parenting
by Paul David Tripp
Tripp explores 14 practical and gospel-centered principles that will help parents see their role through the lens of God's Word and change the way they interact with their children.
Family Discipleship
by Matt Chandler, Adam Griffin
Chandler and Griffin will help you design a personalized discipleship plan focused on time, moments, and milestones. Each of these sections provides Scriptures to consider, questions to answer, structures to implement, and ideas to try out.
Shepherding a Child's Heart
by Tedd Tripp
Grounded in the Bible's divine plan for parenting, this guide defines your goals as a parent and provides the Scriptural methods for accomplishing them.
Why Children Matter
by Douglas Wilson
Wilson points out that we have a Father who delights in us and makes it easy for us to love and obey Him. If that is the kind of Father we have, shouldn't we earthly parents do the same?
Why Is My Teenager Feeling Like This?
by David Murray
Murray provides tips for having open conversations with teens about anxiety and depression, as well as discussion questions, Bible verses for memorization, and prayers.
recommended
For Birth-Grade 3
Series
Big Theology for Little Hearts
by Devon & Jessica Robyn Provencher
Each book in the Big Theology for Little Hearts series introduces a big idea from the Bible with concise definitions and engaging illustrations to help young minds gain a foundational understanding of God's word.
The Garden, the Curtain, and the Cross
by Carl Laferton, Catalina Echeverri
Through an engaging Bible overview, children will discover that 'because of our sin, we can't go in' but because of Jesus' victory on the cross, an even better garden awaits us.
Baby Believer
by Danielle Hitchen, Jessica Blanchard
Teach children the central tenets of the Christian faith that they may never know a day apart from the Lord. These high quality board books introduce little ones to the vocabulary of basic theology while helping them learn primary skills.
Series
recommended
For Grades 4-6
God Made Me for Worship
by Jared Kennedy
Kennedy focuses on teaching kids about the key liturgical movements in a worship gathering, including the call to worship, praise and adoration, confession, and more.
Exploring the Bible: A Bible Reading Plan for Kids
by David Murray
Introduce your 6 to 12-year-olds to the most important passages and big-picture story line of the Bible! Each of the 365 entries includes a brief Scripture passage and space to write a daily prayer, along with either a question to answer or a verse to write out
Series
Tales that Tell the Truth
by Trillia Newbell
Encourage children to learn and grow in God's Word with the engaging Tales that Tell the Truth Series that profiles various biblical characters and Bible stories in kid-friendly language and lively illustrations.
Defend Your Faith
by Jesse Florea
This introduction to apologetics offers one hundred devotions that will give you real tools and real answers for why you believe in God and why you trust the Bible.
The Ology: Ancient Truths Ever New
by Marty Machowski
A beginner's book of systematic theology in the form of a beautifully illustrated storybook for children ages 6 to 12 years. Through storytelling and illustrations, The Ology by Marty Machowski takes abstract theological concepts and makes them easier to understand.
The Radical Book for Kids
by Champ Thornton
Children will read about men and women who learned to trust Jesus and stand for him even when everything seemed against them. How did they do it? Radical faith.
The Biggest Story
by Kevin DeYoung
This imaginative retelling of the Bible's core message - how the Snake Crusher brings us back to the garden - will draw children into the biblical story, teaching them that God's promises are even bigger and better than we think.
recommended
For Grades 7-12
ESV Student Study Bible
by ESV Bibles
The ESV Student Study Bible is suited for students who are serious about God’s Word — who want to learn more about what the Bible teaches and how the Bible applies to all of life.
10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity
by Rebecca McLaughlin
This book doesn’t dodge tough questions. Instead, it invites teenagers to ask their hardest questions about Christianity and to find surprising, life-giving answers.
This Changes Everything
by Jaquelle Crowe
This book will help you see how the truth about God changes everything — our relationships, our time, our sin, our habits, and more — freeing us to live joyful, obedient, and Christ-exalting lives, even while we’re young.
Transformed by Truth
by Katherine Forster
If you’re a teen who’s tired of low expectations and weightless platitudes, this book will help you dig into the Bible and make the time you spend reading count for eternity.
What's Your Worldview?
by James N. Anderson
What’s Your Worldview? will guide you toward finding intellectually satisfying answers to life’s biggest questions — equipping you to think carefully about not only what you believe but why you believe it and how it impacts the rest of your life.
Why Am I Feeling Like This?
by David Murray
Anxiety and depression among teens have gone up 20% in the last few years. What's causing the rise—and what can we do about it?
Growing in Godliness: A Teen Girl's Guide to Maturing in Christ
by Lindsey Carlson
This book will help you prioritize your Christian growth — pointing you to the resources God has given you, offering help for managing your emotions, and challenging you with ways to center your life around this important task.