The list below represent the 50 books which have been carefully examined, and recommended by our pastor/elders for their "soundness" factor. Our desire is to gift 1 book per person (13 and older). There are 3 to 10 copies per title, available on a first come/first served basis. Check out all 50 titles below and on the tables in the foyer, beginning Jan. 4
Spurgeon and the Psalms: The Book of Psalms with Devotions from Charles Spurgeon
Spurgeon & the Psalms will guide you into reading and meditating on God’s Word with the insight of “the prince of preachers.” This devotional psalter features a brief extract from Charles Spurgeon’s beloved The Treasury of David leading into each of the 150 chapters of Psalms.
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Twelve Truths Every Teen Can Trust: by Paul David Tripp
As Christian boys and girls mature into righteous men and women, understanding the core tenets of the faith could not be more critical, especially as they face indoctrination from the outside world. But understanding doctrine is more than just comprehending the truths of Scripture; it’s a God-honoring lifestyle shaped directly by biblical belief.
In 12 Truths Every Teen Can Trust, pastor and bestselling author Paul David Tripp examines 12 core doctrines of the Christian faith to see how they can transform a teen’s heart and life. Using clear language and relatable examples, he defines doctrines such as God’s sovereignty, justification, and glorification, helping young people fall deeper in love with their Creator and Savior. Each chapter explores a specific doctrine through 7 brief readings, making it perfect for daily study.
Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles by Paul David Tripp
In the midst of folding laundry, coordinating carpool schedules, and breaking up fights, many parents get lost. Feeling pressure to do everything “right” and raise up “good” children, it’s easy to lose sight of our ultimate purpose as parents in the quest for practical tips and guaranteed formulas.
In this life-giving book, Paul Tripp offers parents much more than a to-do list. Instead, he presents us with a big-picture view of God’s plan for us as parents. Outlining fourteen foundational principles centered on the gospel, he shows that we need more than the latest parenting strategy or list of techniques. Rather, we need the rescuing grace of God―grace that has the power to shape how we view everything we do as parents.
Freed from the burden of trying to manufacture life-change in our children’s hearts, we can embrace a grand perspective of parenting overflowing with vision, purpose, and joy.
Age of Opportunity: by Paul David Tripp
Teenage hassles that disrupt parents? lives? Or prime opportunities to connect with, listen to, and nurture our kids? Paul Tripp uncovers the heart issues affecting parents and their teenagers during the often chaotic adolescent years. With wit, wisdom, humility, and compassion, he shows parents how to seize the countless opportunities to deepen communication, learn, and grow with their teenagers.
Is God really in control?: by Jerry Bridges
From devastating natural disasters to deadly highway accidents, tragedies occur every day around the world and in our own lives. As we face death, grief, loss, we become angry and our faith is tested as we ask, “Is God really in control?” Navigator author Jerry Bridges helps answer that question positively in this topical Bible study, offering comfort and hope by exploring the greater purposes and character of God. Useful for men, women, and teens, the book includes discussion questions.
Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian life: by Donald Whitney
We aren’t meant to wait for holiness―we’re meant to pursue it. God commands Christians to actively “be holy,” but what does that look like in daily life? Rather than overwhelming legalism or loose boundaries, Don Whitney encourages us to find a practical middle ground through biblical habits.
Don Whitney’s convicting insight on spiritual disciplines will challenge you to grow in new ways as a Christian. Now updated and revised, this edition offers practical suggestions for cultivating spiritual growth.
Regardless of where you are in your Christian walk, this anniversary edition provides refreshing and profound encouragement for your spirit.
Triumphing Over Sinful Fear: by John Flavel
How will you triumph when your heart is left trembling?
To some degree, everyone experiences fear. It impacts the decisions we make and leaves us feeling helpless. John Flavel begins this book by examining various fears and discussing general ways God governs it in this world. He then turns to sinful fear in particular, explaining its causes and disastrous effects. His longest chapter discusses rules for dealing with sinful fear, showing how a proper fear of God is the ultimate remedy for all other fears. This practical book will help you avoid making excuses for sinful fear and encourage you to trust in Christ’s commitment to settle His people’s feeble and trembling hearts.
The Gospel Way Catechism: by Trevor Wax
In a world overflowing with competing ideas about meaning and purpose, it’s more important than ever to embrace the gospel story as the ultimate lens through which we understand life. For centuries, Christians have relied on catechisms—question-and-answer summaries of faith—to teach the faith and disciple new believers. The Gospel Way Catechism reclaims this powerful practice, explaining 50 essential Christian beliefs in a clear, Q&A format.
But it doesn’t stop there. Each answer not only clarifies the core tenets of faith, but also equips you to identify and challenge today’s common, yet powerful, cultural narratives. As you are formed by biblical answers to essential questions about God, life, and faith, you will also be counter-formed so you can identify the shortcomings of secular scripts and subvert them with the gospel.
Suitable for individual, group, and church-wide study, this discipleship tool provides an effective antidote to Western culture’s inherent self-centeredness. Let this guide strengthen your faith and empower you to be salt and light in a culture desperate for meaning.
Drawing Near: by John MacArthur
Drawing Near, used daily in combination with God’s Holy Word, can not only help bring you closer to God but also keep you from spiritual stagnation. This book will guide you in a growing relationship with Him.
As Pastor MacArthur says in his Introduction: “Our entertainment-conscious, quick-fix, fast-food society does everything it can to divert us from setting aside time to study God’s Word. As you well know from your own efforts, Bible study is not often entertaining―it’s hard work. It takes discipline to set aside time each day to reap the benefits such study has to offer. If you reach an impasse when it’s time to sit down, open your Bible, and try to decide what to do, you’re not alone. Without some plan to follow, it’s easy to become frustrated and eventually give up after only one or two days. That’s where this book comes in.”
