Christian Book Favorites
Easter has just passed, and that day always leaves me wanting to learn more about God. If you feel the same, here are some of my favorite Christian books.
Liturgy of the Ordinary by Tish Harrison Warren — I would recommend this book to anyone. Warren depicts how we can meet God in our ordinary, everyday lives, describing God’s presence in everything from making our bed to eating leftovers. I truly wanted to underline every word of this book. Because this book focuses on our everyday lives, it transformed the way I think about each day, making it one of the most influential books I’ve ever read. Her writing is witty and wise, and the pacing of the book keeps you reading while also allowing you to soak it all in.
God Has a Name by John Mark Comer — This book was unlike any I’ve ever read, and since reading it, I have read two of Comer’s other books. In God Has a Name, Comer dives into three verses from Exodus, analyzing their meaning regarding God’s character. It was a truly transformative book for me; the in-depth analysis of the Bible was so fascinating and made me want to view more of the Bible through this lens.
Counterfeit Gods by Tim Keller — I felt called out by this book in the best way. Keller describes how we can cut false gods out of our lives, and he does so in a compelling and convincing way. When I finished this book, I was compelled to think more carefully about how I think and worship in everyday life.
Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis — C.S. Lewis will forever be a favorite of mine; it was hard to choose only one Lewis book for this list. I ultimately chose Screwtape Letters because of how unique it is. In this book, Lewis takes on the persona of a demon trying to corrupt a human subject, and readers are meant to flip all of the advice, since it is coming from a demon. I learned so much from this book about how we can orient ourselves toward God and away from corruption, and it is one I have returned to on multiple occasions.
Written by: Greta Gessert
Edited by: Josie Gruber