Present Over Perfect by Shauna Niequist takes a meaningful look at what living out God’s calling in our lives looks like, the balance that is required to fulfill all the various callings, in the author’s case that’s author, speaker, mom, wife, friend.

In Ruthless Trust, Brennan Manning undertakes to believe in all that he has studied of God through the years. He tells of the glory of God, the love of God.

Life without Lack has a lot of thoughts that challenge traditional thinking and push us beyond mere faith into a trusting relationship with God and therefore a life of security in knowing God’s all-sufficiency. 4/5 stars

The way Levine presents the parables, they challenged me to look at myself and my attitudes and beliefs and to ask if I was doing as Jesus illustrated.

From storms, times of lack, struggles with illness, wrestling with doubts, standing in the gap, waiting for an answer, Lucado offers the hope of Christ in us and with us who loves us, cares for us, and responds in power to our needs.

The posthumously published Wholehearted Faith is a stunning collection of thoughts about how difficult this life that we have chosen can be, yet how rewarding it is to know our Lord and walk that chosen life. It describes the struggle of believing whole-heartedly as we are called.

With offers readers an opportunity to consider their relationship with God, presenting five ‘postures’ we Christians may take with God.

If you would like a gentle yet honest and challenging introduction to the race question, this book is a good one. Personal, balanced, and relatable, Be the Bridge opened my eyes to what needs to be done and how I can make a difference.

This approachable book which leads readers on the journey to discover the Bible themselves is a welcome addition to any bookshelf.