May 9, 2009
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A Godly Family’s Booklist
My heart filled with thankfulness as I looked over the list of beloved books that our family has read over the years. How blessed we have been to fill our minds and hearts with such wonderful, godly literature. Many of the Christians that I met through the pages of biographies feel as if they have become dear godly friends and mentors. They have taught me so much!I’ll be adding to this list periodically. I have a stack of books I am currently working through. Many of these books can be ordered through our website bookstore which helps our family with a small credit.
(Please remember that only God’s Word is perfect, so as always, read
with discernment.)Encouraging stories for wives
Henry and the Great Society by Roush, Sr.
Stepping Heavenward by Prentiss
First We Have Coffee by Jensen
A Way in the Wilderness by Wagler
Aunt Jane’s Hero: Portrait of a Christ-Centered Home by Elisabeth PrentissGodly Wives, Instructional
An Excellent Wife by Peace
A Woman After God’s Own Heart by George
Lies Women Believe by Nancy Leigh DeMossChild Training
Shepherding A Child’s Heart By Tripp
Age of Opportunity by Tripp
The Mother at Home by John S. C. Abbott
The Little Book of Christian Character and Manners by DedrickStories of Faithful Christians
A Heart for Imbabura by Charles W. Shepson (Ecuador)
Autobiography of George Mueller (England)
Hudson Taylors’ Spiritual Secret by Dr. Howard Taylor (China)
Mrs. C. H. Spurgeon by Charles Ray
Mimosa by Amy Carmichael (India)
Green Leaf in Drought by Isobel Kuhn (China)
Gladys Aylward by Gladys Aylward & Christine Hunter
Evidence Not Seen by Darlene Rose (Papua New Guinea)
Eternity in their Hearts by Don Richardson
Granny Brand by Wilson (India)
Through Gates of Splendor by Elliot
In the Arena by Isobel Kuhn
They Looked for a City by Buksbazen
Mary Jones and Her Bible
Jonathan & Sarah: An Uncommon Union by Gerstner
Idelette by Gerstner
A Token of Love by JanewaySpiritual Growth
Loving God with All Your Mind by Elizabeth George
The Treasure Principle by Randy Alcorn
Don’t Waste Your Life by John Piper
The Blazing Center by John Piper (DVD)
Practicing the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence
A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 by Keller
The Pursuit of God by Tozer
The Knowledge of the Holy by Tozer
Knowing God by Packer
The Pursuit of Holiness, The Practice of Godliness & The Discipline of Grace by Jerry Bridges
The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by Burroughs
Future Grace by John Piper
In the Shadow of Death by Kuyper (old reprint on nursing those who are dying and those who are facing death)
Amy Carmichael’s books… too many to list.
Quest for Meekness and Quietness of Spirit by Matthew Henry (old repint)
Decision Making and the Will of God by Friesen
Spiritual Depression by Lloyd-Jones
Charity and it’s Fruit by Jonathan Edwards
When God Weeps by Joni EarecksonMissions
The Road to Reality by K.P. YohannanClassic Allegories
Pilgrim’s Progress by Bunyan
Hinds Feet on High Places by HurnardChildren’s Books
Missionary Stories with the Millers by Martin
Princess in Calico
Mary Jones and Her Bible by Ropes
Children’s Heritage Series (Too many to list)
Aunt Vera’s Bedtime Stories (missionary stories told to Aunt Vera’s adopted children) by Vera Dingman
Huguenot Garden by Douglas Jones
Teen Books
Mimosa by Amy Carmichael
Green Leaf in Drought by Isobel Kuhn
Gladys Aylward by Gladys Aylward & Christine Hunter
Evidence Not Seen by Darlene Rose
Stepping Heavenward by Prentiss
Eternity in their Hearts by Don Richardson
The Quilt by T. Davis Bunn
Mary Jones and her Bible by Mary E. Ropes
Princess in Calico Anonymous
Pilgrim’s Progress by Bunyan
Hinds Feet on High Places by Hannah Hurnard
A Few More Good Titles
Passion & Purity by E. Elliot
Quest for Love by E. Elliot
The Quilt by T. Davis Bunn
Princess in Calico by AnonymousHelp for those suffering
Praying Through Cancer: Set Your Heart Free from Fear: A 90-Day Devotional for Women by Susan Sorensen and Laura GeistClassic Devotionals
My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers
If by Amy Carmichael
Joy and Strength by Tileston
Morning and Evening by Spurgeon
Daily Strength for Daily Needs by Tileston
The Attributes of God Journal by Tozer
Just a Moment with You by Kay Arthur
The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotion by Arthur BennettKnowing God
Trusting God by Jerry Bridges
The Attributes of God by Arthur Pink
Knowing God by J.I.Packer
The Attributes of God by Tozer
Pursuit of God by Tozer
The Sovereignty of God by PinkLearning How To Study the Bible
How to Study Your Bible by Kay Arthur
Hermeneutics and Exegesis: Rules of proper Biblical interpretation
Studying, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible by Henrichsen & Jackson
How to Read the Bible for All It’s Worth by Fee & Stuart
Bible Application: How to apply the scriptures to your life
Applying the Bible by Jack Kuhatschek
How to Apply the Bible by Dave VeermanSystematic Theology
Systematic Theology by GrudemBible Study Tools
The Complete Word Study Dictionary by Zodhiates
Strong’s Concordance
Vine’s Expository
Westminster Confession of Faith
Biblical Counseling: Learn how to counsel others using only Scripture
Competent to Counsel by Adams
The Biblical View of Self-Esteem, Self-Love,
Self-Image by Adams
Self-Confrontation by BCF
Christian Counselor’s Manual by Jay Adams
(All of Jay Adam’s books.. too many to list)
Women Helping Women by Fitzpatrick & Cornish
The Peacemaker by Ken Sande
Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave by Welch
Love to Eat, Hate to Eat by Fitzpatrick
Competent to Minister by Bobgan
Blame it on the Brain by Welch
Comments (8)
I have read quite a few of these books.
That is an awesome list and I will print it for future reference. Many of those books are already in my library because my husband was such an avid reader and a fan of Christian Counseling and I do mean Christian. Thank you for putting the list together.
I have read a lot of these books too, and have them in my library. Good, deep, Christian reading material is getting harder and harder to find. I will have to check out some of the ones you mentioned that I haven’t read yet. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing the list! Some of the newer books that are being published lack the Truth of the Word and I find myself so discouraged when I have to discard a book because of that. Pink, Tozer and etc……Wow! Excellent reading……..thanks again. Blessings to you and prayers for good rest…..Q.’
What a great booklist! Many of my favorites are on there.. and others I will be adding to my wishlist! God bless!
So many of my favorites! I pray that this list encourages others to step off the typical lose theology Christian bookstore finds & read these solid books!
This a great compilation. Thanks for posting it!
Great list. Thanks for sharing this informative post.