Hello, friends! Welcome back to the TENTH ANNUAL Five Fall Favorites blog party, where we share five books in five categories for five days, with a bonus sixth day!
As the crisp autumn breeze settles in and the leaves turn golden, it’s the perfect time to curl up with some truly enriching reads. Today, I’m sharing some of my all-time favorite books—timeless treasures that have inspired my faith and deepened my walk with God. These are books I’ve recommended again and again in previous Five Fall Favorites because they nourish the soul and spark reflection.
DON’T forget to join the epic book giveaway at https://onceuponanordinary.wordpress.com/blog/ and readanotherpage.com/blog!
Let’s dive into today’s list of Books I’ve Recommended for your fall reading!
1. The Practice of the Presence of God
by Brother Lawrence
Brother Lawrence’s classic guide teaches us the art of living in constant awareness of God’s presence—no matter what our circumstances. This timeless classic beautifully captures the simple yet profound discipline of living in constant awareness of God’s presence. It teaches me how exactly to live in God’s presence every moment of every day.
2. The Power of the Blood Covenant
by Malcolm Smith
This powerful exploration of biblical covenant helped me grasp the depth and significance of what the very important Biblical term covenant actually means – for me today. Did you know covenant is found on every page of Scripture? This book is one of my favorites for good reason. Once we understand covenant, our eyes are opened to many deep truths of how God’s kingdom works! I highly recommend this book to every believer.
3. Ishmael
by E.D.E.N. Southworth
Ishmael is a 19th-century classic full of drama, romance, and human struggle. It’s a deeply engaging story that has stood the test of time. It’s a thought-provoking and unconventional read that stays with you long after the last page. Ishmael is an inspiring main character with plenty of flaws and yet very high, noble morals. He’s a hero you can look up to and aspire to emulate in all the best ways.
4. Hind’s Feet on High Places
by Hannah Hurnard
What an amazing allegory. Hannah Hurnard presents the believer’s walk with God in a deep, beautiful story with profound lessons for our lives. Lovely description meets an insightful message in this book. Highly recommend this and its sequel Mountains of Spices.
This allegorical tale beautifully illustrates the journey of spiritual growth and overcoming fears. Its gentle encouragement is inspiring. It’s like Pilgrim’s Progress in a different setting, and perhaps even more applicable to daily life.
5. Stepping Heavenward
by Elizabeth Prentiss
While I read this several times as a teenager, I wanted to reread it now that I’m in the season of wifehood and motherhood. It was just as inspiring, challenging, encouraging, and relatable this time around, and I was indeed able to better understand some of Katy’s struggles as a wife and mother. May God work that likeness of Himself in me!
This book is a journey. Katy doesn’t always make the right choices or have the right view of God or herself, and therefore everything she says in this book must be weighed against Scripture. Yet God changes her many flawed ideas of Him until she is indeed resting in His work in and through her. May I rest in His work in me so!
And that wraps it up!
Which of these have you read? Or which one do you want to start with? I’d love to hear your thoughts!
This year I’m on Team Aspen – make sure to check out the recommendations from the other bloggers on Team Aspen!
Lydia: beyondhistoryspage.weebly.com
Hannah: hskylianauthor.com
Virginia: Booksbyvirginia.wordpress.com
Bella: egbella.com
Gabrielle: substack.com/@gabriellabatel
Faith: farmgirl4jesus.wordpress.com
Erika: Restinglife.com/blog (You are here!)
Stay tuned tomorrow for more favorite reads — indie gems you won’t want to miss.
And DON’T forget to join the epic book giveaway at https://onceuponanordinary.wordpress.com/blog/ and readanotherpage.com/blog!
Happy reading! 🍂📚
Oh, it’s been a long time since I read “Stepping Heavenward.”
Thanks for being a part of the Five Fall Favorites this year, Erika!
I haven’t read any of these but they’re all on my TBR. I think I started Stepping Heavenward at some point when a preteen?? And I’ve had Ishmael on my kindle for like 10 years or something lol.
This was a great post, Erika! I’ve read both Hinds Feet on High Places and Stepping Heavenward, and really enjoyed both of them.
Ishmael and its sequel Self Raised are such good books ❤️!
I haven’t read any of these, but I remember them from your other posts and have a couple on my TBR!
I loved Stepping Heavenward growing up, so I wonder what I would think on a re-read. Thanks for joining, Erika!
My sister, cousin and many of my friends absolutely love Ishmael!
Hind’s Feet on High Places is one of my absolute favorites! <3