If reading more Christian novels is on your new year's resolutions, here's a great list to help you get started.
New books this year:
A Simplified Life by Emily Ley
Breaking by local author Suzanne Mariani
Whispers of Rest by Bonnie Gray
Recommended for Women | 40 days of God's love to revitalize your soul.
Valerie Ronald of Heritage Book and Gift Shoppe in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba says, "It's a very warm, gentle book. I'm using it right now and really enjoying it."
Holy Moments in the Presence of God by Dr. David Jeremiah
Recommended for Men and Women with respective editions | morning and evening devotional. A recommendation by Valerie Ronald.
A Life Beyond Amazing by Dr. David Jeremiah
"Dr. Jeremiah focuses on nine qualities for a life 'beyond amazing', exploring what it means to become the people God wants us to be and how the Holy Spirit helps us develop these qualities in our lives." -Valerie Ronald
Older books from the 21st century:
Uninvited by Lysa TerKeurst
Valerie explains, "This book is hard to keep on the shelves as so many readers identify with the author's exploration of rejection. TerKeurst takes an honest look at the roots of rejection, as well as rejection's ability to poison relationships from the inside out, including our relationship with God."
Present over Perfect by Shauna Niequist
Recommended for exhausted moms that need reminders to enjoy the present.
Waiting on God by Charles Stanley
A recommendation by Valerie Ronald.
The Battleplan for Prayer by Alex and Stephen Kendrick
A recommendation by Valerie Ronald.
Fervent by Priscilla Shirer, Actress from the War Room
Recommended by Valerie Ronald for Women | A woman's battleplan for serious, specific, and strategic prayer.
Everyday in His Presence by Charles Stanley
A devotional novel recommended by Valerie Ronald.
The Resolution for Men by Alex Kendrick, Randy Alcorn, and Stephen Kendrick
Recommended for Men | Featured in the movie Courageous directed by Alex Kendrick.
"Where the men all made a resolution together to walk with God and help their families with that." Valerie Ronald
Strong and Kind: And other Important Traits your Child Needs to Succeed by Korie Robertson
The Finding Series by Jane Rubietta
"Four devotionals, one for each season of the year," Valerie described, " Winter - Finding Your Way - from past n to purpose- the lives of Adam and Noah.
Spring - Finding Your Promise - from barren to bounty - the life of Abraham. Summer - Finding Your Name - from insecurity to inheritance - the lives of Isaac and Jacob.
Fall - Finding Your Dream - from famine to feast - the life of Joseph."
Grace, Not Perfection by Emily Ley
Live Original by Sadie Robertson
A recommendation by Libby Giesbrecht.
Love Does by Bob Goff
66 Love Letters by Larry Crabb
"This book goes over every book of the New and Old Testaments to prove to you how much God loves you. Yes. He even shows you His love in Lamentations." - Amber Rae (Blume)
The Red Sea Rules by Robert J. Morgan
"10 God-given strategies for difficult times. Using the Israelites' story in Exodus 14 as an example, Robert Morgan offers ten sound strategies for moving from fear to faith." - Valerie Ronald
Classic to read again and again
The Case for... Series by Lee Strobel
A series of nine books written by an award-winning author and investigative journalist that address challenges to a biblical inerrant view of Christianity. This series features He also has kids' book versions of a few in the series. A recommendation by Libby Giesbrecht.
Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller
This book is about nonreligious thoughts on Christian Spirituality and was Donald's first best seller. A recommendation by Libby Giesbrecht.
Crazy Love by Francis Chan
"A great opportunity to get overwhelmed at the relentless love God has for us." - Amber Rae (Blume)
Do you have some books you think we should read? Feel free to send us your suggestions at dj@chvnradio.com