Pulpit series—highly recommended; Review the first sermon of the month. The Tuesday before Grace groups, Randy will send outline/summary, talking points, related  verses and topics along with helps for group leading.  Advantages—connects to worship, to each other,  reviews biblical message.

Doctrine/Theology:

Foundations of the Christian Faith—James Boice—large book, most readable, comprehensive treatment of theology that I’ve read. Could review chapters as stand alone.

A Heart for God—Sinclair Ferguson

The Character of God—R.C. Sproul

Marriage and Family:

Christian Living in the Home—Jay Adams; simple straight forward

Each for the Other—Bryan Chappell;  meaty and rich

Age of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting—Paul Tripp

John Rosemond books

Spiritual growth and challenge:

Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands—Paul David Tripp

The Peacemaker—Ken Sande; excellent book on relationships and dealing with inevitable conflict

Ordering Your Private World—Gordon McDonald; ordering the inner life for maximum growth

The Cross-Centered Life—C.J. Mahaney

Transforming Grace—Jerry Bridges  (any book by Jerry Bridges)

Bible Studies:

The Beatitudes’;  Galatians—Experiencing the Grace of Christ —John Stott

Books that challenge the “normal” Christian life:

Radical—David Platt; challenge to the radical nature of the Gospel

Real Time Connections—Bob Roberts; stimulating discussion on how to integrate one’s life situation to God’s global work

Crazy Love—Frances Chan; looks at God’s relentless love for his children

Wild Goose Chase—Mark Battersoll; reclaiming the adventure of pursuing God

When the Bottom Drops Out—Robert Bugh; “finding grace in the depths of disappointment”—The impact on the author who lost both his best friend and his wife in a year and a half to cancer.

Xealots—Dave Gibbons; “defying the gravity of normality”

A few “Can’t go wrong” authors: John Piper, Jerry Bridges, Bryan Chappel, Tim Keller, R.C. Sproul

**If you desire to study a topic/author not on this list, please contact Randy at randy@graceevan.org .