resources: books

The books listed below have been extremely helpful in my Christian walk. I pray they will be great resources for you as well.

last updated 4.27.10

Devotionals

• 31 Days of Prayer: Moving God's Mighty Hand (31 Days Series), by Ruth MyersDevotionals
• 31 days of Praise, by Ruth Myers
• The Satisfied Heart, by Ruth Myers
• Just Like Jesus Devotional, by Max Lucado
• The One Year Devotions For Moms (One Year Book), by Ellen Bank Elwell
• My Utmost for His Highest: Traditional Updated Edition (My Utmost for His Highest), by Oswald Chambers

Bible Studies

• Experiencing God: Knowing and Doing His Will, by Henry Blackaby
• The Workbook of Living Prayer, by Maxie Dunnam
• Becoming A Woman Of Excellence (Becoming a Woman), by Cynthia Heald
• Lord, I Want to Know You: A Devotional Study on the Names of God, by Kay Arthur
• For the Write Reason: 31 Writers, Agents and Editors Share Their Experiences with Christian Publishing, by Marybeth Whalen
• The Workbook on Spiritual Disciplines (Maxie Dunnam Workbook Series), by Maxie Dunnam
• Lord, Teach Me to Pray in 28 Days, by Kay Arthur 
• Live Deeply: A Study in the Parables of Jesus (Fresh Life Series), by Lenya Heitzig and Penny Rose
  

Christian Life

• Life Application Study Bible Personal Size -NLT, by Tyndale Publishers
• Mudhouse Sabbath, by Lauren Winner
• Girl Meets God: A Memoir, by Lauren Winner
• The Burning Word: A Christian Encounter with Jewish Midrash (Many Mansions Book S.), by Judith M. Kunst
• Praying God's Will For Your Life A Prayerful Walk To Spiritual Well Being, by Stormie Omartian
• Radically Obedient, Radically Blessed: Experiencing God in Extraordinary Ways, by Lysa TerKeurst
• Boundaries, by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend
• Get Out of That Pit: Straight Talk about God's Deliverance by Beth Moore
• Amazed by Grace, by Lucinda Secrest McDowell
• Healing the Scars of Emotional Abuse, by Gregory L. Jantz
• A Dad-Shaped Hole in My Heart, by H. Norman Wright
• Zondervan Handbook of Christian Beliefs
• Hebrew-Greek Key Word Study Bible: New American Standard Bible : Unlocking the Riches of God's Word
• A Grace Disguised: How the Soul Grows through Loss, Gerald L. Sittser
  
• The God of All Comfort: Finding Your Way into His Arms, by Dee Brestin
  
  

For a Woman's Life

• Queen of the Castle: 52 Weeks of Encouragement for the Uninspired, Domestically Challenged or Just Plain Tired
  Homemaker, by Lynn Bowen Walker
• Women Who Do Too Much, by Patricia Sprinkle
• The Power of a Praying® Wife, by Stormie Omartian
• A Woman's Secret to a Balanced Life: Finding God's Refreshing Priorities for You, by Lysa TerKeurst and Sharon Jaynes
• A Spa for the Soul: Rejuvenate Your Inner Life, by Lucinda Secrest McDowell
• Breathe: Creating Space for God in a Hectic Life, by Keri Wyatt Kent
• What Happens When Women Walk in Faith: Trusting God Takes You to Amazing Places, by Lysa TerKeurst
• A Dad-Shaped Hole in My Heart, by H. Norman Wright
• Disciplines Of The Beautiful Woman, by Anne Ortlund
• Self Talk, Soul Talk: What to Say When You Talk to Yourself, by Jennifer Rothschild
• What Happens When Women Say Yes to God: Experiencing Life in Extraordinary Ways, Lysa TerKeurst
• Spiritual Mothering: The Titus 2 Model for Women Mentoring Women, by Susan Hunt
• Pathway To Purpose For Women, by Katie Brazelton
• Praying for Purpose for Women: A Prayer Experience That Will Change Your Life Forever (Pathway to Purpose), by Katie Brazelton
• Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul, John and Stasi Eldredge
• The Love Exchange: An Adventure in Prayer, by Margaret Therkelsen

Women's Ministry & Leadership

• Leading Women to the Heart of God, Lysa TerKeurst
• A Woman's Guide to Servant Leadership: A Biblical Study of Becoming a Christlike Leader, Rhonda H. Kelley
• Spiritual Mothering: The Titus 2 Model for Women Mentoring Women, by Susan Hunt

Marriage

• Love & Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs, by Emerson Eggerichs (also look for the
  DVD series)
• Men Are Like Waffles--Women Are Like Spaghetti: Understanding and Delighting in Your Differences, by Bill and Pam Farrell (also
  look for the DVD series)

Parenting

• Shepherding a Child's Heart, by Tedd Tripp
• The New Dare to Discipline, by James Dobson
• Don't Make Me Count to Three: a Mom's Look at Heart-Oriented Discipline, by Ginger Plowman
• A Dad-Shaped Hole in My Heart, by H. Norman Wright
• For Parents Only: Getting Inside the Head of Your Kid, by Shaunti Feldhahn and Lisa A. Rice

For Children (Books, Music, Videos)

• Mother Goose Presents a Day at the Farm and others from the Mother Goose Gospel series
• On The Air and other like this from Donut Repair Man series
• Adventures in Odyssey: Cunning Capers, Exciting Escapades (#8) and others from the Adventures in Odyssey series
• Hermie: A Common Caterpillar and others from the Hermie & Wormie series by Max Lucado
• Big Songs for Little Kids: I Feel Like Singing (Brentwood Kids)
• 100 Bible Songs for Kids (Madacy Entertainment)
• Ergermeier’s Bible Story (excellent for daily reading of Bible stories)
• Christopher and His Family (Christopher Churchmouse) Series by Barbara Davoll
• The Christian Girl's Guide to Being Your Best by Katrina Cassel
• God and Me! : Devotions for Girls Ages 2-5 by Lynn Marie-Ittner Klammer
• Keys for Kids: Daily Devotionals for Kids by CBH Minisitries
• Anne of Green Gables (Stepping Stones: A Chapter Book), by L. M. Montgomery adapted by Deborah Felder
• Hymns for a Kid's Heart (Great Hymns of Our Faith) by Bobbie Wolgemuth and Joni Eareckson Tada
• Facing the Giants (Widescreen)
  A Hollywood type movie with a Christian message for the whole family

For Teen Girls

• My Utmost for His Highest: Traditional Updated Edition (My Utmost for His Highest), by Oswald Chambers
• And the Bride Wore White: Seven Secrets to Sexual Purity, by Dannah Gresh
• 31 Days of Prayer: Moving God's Mighty Hand (31 Days Series), by Ruth Myers
• 31 days of Praise, by Ruth Myers
• The Satisfied Heart, by Ruth Myers
• Just Like Jesus Devotional, by Max Lucado
• Radically Obedient, Radically Blessed: Experiencing God in Extraordinary Ways, by Lysa TerKeurst
• A Woman's Secret to a Balanced Life: Finding God's Refreshing Priorities for You, by Lysa TerKeurst and Sharon Jaynes
• Becoming A Woman Of Excellence (Becoming a Woman), by Cynthia Heald
• Battlefield of the Mind for Teens: Winning the Battle in Your Mind, by Joyce Meyer
• A Young Woman After God's Own Heart: A Teen's Guide to Friends, Faith, Family, and the Future, by Elizabeth George
• The Power of a Praying® Teen (Power of a Praying Series!), by Stormie Omartian
• Let's Talk! Good Stuff for Girlfriends About God, Guys, and Growing Up, by Danae Dobson
• Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations, Alex and Brett Harris