I love to read. And I simply wanted to share with you a few of my favorite books - books that have opened my mind to new thinking; books that have brought me into a fuller relationship with Jesus; books by Quaker theologians, a Catholic priest, a Presbyterian Pastor, and more! Some are new; some are classics. Some are readable in one or two hours, while others require deep meditation. Some will challenge you, and some will make you smile at the thought of just how much Jesus loves you.
My invitation to you is this: While we will not have a monthly “in-person” meeting, I invite you to read along with me as the year goes on. Let’s read together! (And if you DO want to meet, I’m always up for a cup of coffee and a book chat!)
January
The Only Necessary Thing: Living a Prayerful Life by Henri Nouwen
February
Reading the Bible With Rabbi Jesus by Lois Tverberg
March
Unshakable Hope: Building Our Lives on the Promises of God by Max Lucado
April
The Difficult Words of Jesus by Amy-Jill Levine
May
Life Lessons from a Bad Quaker: A Humble Stumble toward Simplicity and Grace by Brent Bill
June
Suffering: Gospel Hope When Life Doesn’t Make Sense by Paul David Tripp
July
The Epic of Eden: A Christian Entry into the Old Testament by Sandra Richter
August
Forgotten God: Reversing Our Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit by Francis Chan
September
The Furious Longing for God by Brennan Manning
October
Imitation of Christ by Thomas A Kemphis
November
Experiencing God: Knowing & Doing the Will of God (2021) by Henry Blackaby & Claude King
December
Liturgy of the Ordinary: Sacred Practices in Everyday Life by Tish Harrington