As many are setting goals for the coming year, I thought it would be good suggest some books for those looking for good reads in the year to come. These are books that I read in the last year or so that would be beneficial for anyone connected with our church community:
The Story of God, the Story of Us — I recommended this book to everyone in a Sunday gathering sometime last year, but it’s worth another mention. It is a retelling of the entire scope of the Bible story in an easy to read narrative. It ties important themes together, leaving the reader with a helpful understanding of the larger context of the stories in the Bible. It’s worth reading alone, or with older children.
The Wisdom of Stability — We live in an ever mobile, ever changing culture. Jonathan Wilson-Hargrove writes about the significance, intimacy, and meaning that comes with being devoted to a place and the people that inhabit it. It is challenging and encouraging at the same time, and helpful for framing both short-term and long-term life decisions.
The King Jesus Gospel — Scot McKnight is the rare academic that can write deeper theological insights that are understandable by non-academic readers. He gives a richer, fuller understanding of the gospel, connecting following Jesus to much more than what happens after we die.
